If you have an advanced degree and expertise in health economics, medicine, information technology, policy analysis, public health and statistics, you may be the perfect candidate for our Practice Leader/Senior Director of Professional Services.

You will lead and direct professional consulting services groups, overseeing a wide variety of health economics and outcomes research studies in the areas of economic modelling, econometric analysis, patient reported outcomes, and/or evidence-based medicine. Additional responsibilities include playing the major role in study design, implementation, mentoring junior staff, report preparation (including manuscripts), and client interaction.

This position requires a relevant Ph.D. with 7-10+ years of experience in research-based consulting (Masters considered with additional experience), including several years of project management experience in the outcomes research arena. Excellent communication, organizational, client-facing and management skills are required, as well as, a willingness to travel.

BHE offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with challenging work in a stimulating, collegial environment where everyone is dedicated to conducting the highest quality research in the industry. Prefer local candidates; no relocation assistance available.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong interest in health economics and experience or an advanced degree in a field such as economics, epidemiology, biostatistics, or health services research.  The candidate must have experience managing all aspects of projects including budget, staffing, project plans, and client deliverables.  The candidate should be able to work independently in an office setting with limited supervision and manage teams on multiple projects. An ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism is crucial to this role at BHE.  Expert-level written and verbal communication skills, strong decision making abilities, and attention to detail are equally important. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple projects concurrently with established budgets, maintain project schedules and quality deliverables in a dynamic environment
• Design and conduct studies to evaluate the value of new healthcare interventions including pharmaceuticals and medical devices.  Studies may involve decision analytic models, prospective data from clinical trials, and retrospective claims data
• Coordinate with other BHE personnel to ensure the timely and quality preparation of project deliverables based on the assigned scope of services
• Coordinate with project sponsors to ensure all project expectations are met
• Manage relationships with assigned client accounts including routine written, telephone, and face-to-face communication
• Provide monthly project reviews to BHE executive management and highlights project risk in advance so potential resolution can be planned for and implemented
• Ensure all project deliverables are of high quality and exceed clients’ expectations
• Provide ongoing mentoring and performance feedback for managed team members
• Presentation of research, including dissemination at scientific conferences and submission of manuscripts to peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Seek to identify opportunities at existing BHE clients encompassing change orders and new projects
• Coordinate with Business Development to provide proposal content and support of other activities to ensure a hig quality, timely proposal submission

Competencies:

•  Ability to manage own time and proactively identify prioritized tasks for multiple concurrent projects
• Ability to oversee a program of portfolio projects, communicating appropriate status and issues to senior management
• Strong client and vendor relationship skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit, drive, and work ethic for internal initiatives
• Focus on attention to detail
• Demonstrated proficiency with computers, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in health economics, epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research or other related field, and/or 5-7 years of relevant job experience
• 3-5 years of project management experience including ownership of project work plans, budgets, change of scope, resource allocation, and deliverable management
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, creative problem solving, and structured communication skills
• Experience communicating with clients
• Fluency in English (will be required to write, speak, and understand English to conduct day-to-day business)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and management of outcomes studies across a wide array of therapeutic areas
• Ensure timely completion of project tasks and client deliverables
• Assist in proposal and protocol development
• Conduct data analyses and statistical/economic modeling in Excel, SAS, and/or other programs
• Manage and mentor junior research staff
• Participate in the publication process

Competencies:

• Strong technical skills
• Proficiency with relevant software (e.g., SAS, Microsoft Excel, decision analysis software)
• Excellent communication, organizational, and management skills

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Economics, Health Policy, Epidemiology, or Biostatistics with 3+ years of experience in research-oriented healthcare consulting
• Excellent computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to travel
• Publications record

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage sales and marketing activities
• Coordinate internal and external marketing and sales meetings
• Conduct demonstrations of software products and training sessions
• Coordinate marketing, advertising, and promotion planning
• Assist with company strategy, business planning, new product development, and product launch and implementation
• Conduct market and technology research
• Assist with contracting and account management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years experience in a professional services or software product environment
• Master’s degree and healthcare background are preferred

We are currently accepting applications for Research Assistants. This is a key position with opportunities for growth and advancement, including opportunities to be an author or acknowledged contributor on peer-reviewed abstracts and manuscripts. The incumbent will work closely with senior staff and clients on various projects. Qualified applicants will be asked to submit writing samples and will receive skills testing. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts extensive searches of the medical literature (PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Google Scholar)
• Analyzes and evaluates studies and data and summarizes results
• Contributes to writing, editing, and producing abstracts, manuscripts, reports, posters, and proposals
• Assists with meeting notes and other project management tasks as needed
• May assist with primary data collection projects, such as IRB submissions
• May receive cross-training in advanced analytical tasks, including SAS/Excel programming and modeling

Competencies:

• Excellent editorial, writing, and analytical skills
• Research-minded, with initiative and leadership potential
• Quick learner with a curious mind
• Methodical, disciplined, diligent, well-organized, and professional
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team
• Extremely detail-oriented and efficient
• Able to multi-task and prioritize assignments
• Comfortable with technical and medical subject matter

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in a relevant discipline)
• Experience in a healthcare or medical setting; knowledge of AMA style and the publications process a definite plus
• Previous research experience preferred
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications