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The Center for Health Solutions (DCHS), develops and publishes insightful content to support Life Sciences & Health Care Practice (LSHC). DCHS aims to be the preeminent source of actionable insights for key LSHC stakeholders. Content created by DCHS is published and deployed externally as research deliverables and blogs, and through internal communications to our practitioners. DCHS was formed in 2005 and continues to evolve the research agenda to meet the needs of client service professionals and our clients and lead the discussion on critical industry issues.

THE DCHS TEAM

The DCHS team includes researchers, policy experts, and marketing and operational professionals, working together to develop and disseminate valid, interesting, and useful content to support the LSHC practice's positioning in the market. DCHS is one of seven research centers that form Research & Insights, part of  Clients and Market Growth function. DCHS works closely with the Health Equity Institute in its mission to achieve health equity as an outcome so that everyone has a fair and just opportunity for health and well-being.

We are seeking a full-time Life Sciences Research and Insights Senior Manager to support the research, analysis, and writing of thought leadership. The Life Sciences Research Senior Manager will serve as a key advisor on issues pertaining to the life sciences sector, which includes biopharmaceutical and medical technology (medtech) companies. The individual will work closely with the life sciences and other practice leaders, as well.

DESCRIPTION OF ROLE

The research team at the Center for Health Solutions works to provide insights to key LSHC decision makers and the LSHC practice, industry leaders, media as well as other relevant professionals. As a key member of the Center's research team, the Life Sciences Research and Insights Senior Manager will:

Help DCHS and DHEI identify research and thought leadership priorities aligned with LSHC practice

Contribute to the advancement and quality of DCHS's research/thought leadership outputs, including short and long manuscripts, journal articles, charticles, infographics, client presentations, case studies

Use wide range of primary and secondary sources to inform these outputs, including qualitative and quantitative analyses as inputs.

Develop and use novel approaches to deploy content produced from DCHS research

Develop research questions and thought leadership topics that are aligned with practice and market needs and are compelling and provocative and catalyze conversations with executives/buyers

Identify opportunities to use a broad range of data sets, including public and non-traditional data

Communicate and clarify implications from our research and insights for clients, client teams, and industry leadership

Develop working relationship with network of LSHC practitioners, including Life Sciences sector leaders, to understand the practice's strategic priorities in these areas, with specific focus on life sciences sector leadership

Ideate new research topics and approaches, including with life sciences sector leadership, by identifying trends and specific areas that warrant further research development in alignment with the practice's strategic priorities or educational activities for practitioners.

This individual will need to bring for ideas for research and eminence to practice leaders and collaborate with those leaders in evaluating and refining ideas brought forward

Convene clients, practitioners, and other key stakeholders

Collaborate with our policy and regulatory team to identify key issues that impact the business and consider implications for research and insights.

Present research and thought leadership at senior leadership meetings, conferences, webinars, and client meetings

Collaborate with LSHC marketing, including life sciences marketing, to increase reach, relevance, resonance, and impact of DCHS life sciences research and insights

Oversee and develop teammates in their capabilities of research, analysis, deployment, and presentation

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Research, and Subject Matter Expertise

Bachelors Degree

8-10 years of relevant professional experience in the biopharmaceutical and/or medical device sectors

In depth knowledge of the life sciences sector, with particular focus on biopharma and/or medtech areas

Strong understanding of life sciences strategy and operations: R&D/ clinical trials, commercialization, reimbursement/market access, manufacturing, and/or supply chain

Understanding of the industry key players, the value chain, organizational structure, and pain points across a typical organization.

Experience conducting primary research, survey design, focus groups, and/or structured qualitative interviews

Strong writing and editorial skills with an ability to translate research to client perspectives and concerns through compelling narrative

Ability to work with external partners and internal teams to craft effective and concise insights that relate to clients

Familiarity with key industry data sources and analytical models/scenarios

Managing experience

Presentation experience to executive audiences

General

Commitment to bring an active anti-racist perspective and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) lens to all work

Strong people skills with an ability to shape/influence the strategic thinking of senior business executives (internal and external) on emerging issues/trends

Ability to build relationships and credibility with internal senior practice leaders and external marketplace

Strong public speaking and facilitation skills

Strong project management skills, an excellent attention to detail, and ability to drive through ambiguity

Ability to prioritize activities and manage to aggressive deliverable due dates and workplan

Proven leadership, teaming skills, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to mentor and coach junior team members

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced degree (e.g., Master's or Ph.D.) in policy, outcomes research, immunology, pharmacology, biology, pharmcoeconomics, health services research, business, pharmacy, or related fields

Previous position in market research/intelligence academia, policy, or translation of analytics to the business

Previous experience in management consulting a plus

Familiarity with activating social networks and using social media channels for reach and impact

Exposure to and training in analytical methods, including: statistical methods, interpretation of statistical results; statistical software/visualization tools such as SPSS © ,STATA, R, or Tableau; experience with advanced analytical techniques such as predictive analytics, machine learning, AI or human-centered design a plus

Understanding of marketing tactics and content strategies to engage audiences, working in close collaboration with marketing, publishing, and PR teams

Exposure to contributing in public forums as well as with the media

Experience working with c-suite and executive leaders in the life sciences sector, entrepreneurs, and innovation ecosystems

Creative mindset around how to present insights and findings in unique, narrative, and visually appealing ways

JOB LOCATION

Open - Any US
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.