Executive Director, HEOR Modeling

• Monitors profitability of multiple projects through active involvement in the preparation of project plans and management of project budgets
• Prevents and resolves issues with revenue recognition
• Works within a team environment or individually based on project needs
• Provides guidance to project team members and acts as a mentor to junior staff
• Works within broad project guidelines and leads issue and conflict resolution
• Prioritizes own workload and prioritizes the workload of the project team in order to achieve the project scope and objectives
• Capitalizes on opportunities to improve project efficiency, results or team performance and proactively acts
• Leverages information from previous projects or other client work to efficiently complete assigned project activities as well as facilitate business decisions
• Produces quality work that meets the expectations of Parexel HEOR Consulting and the client
• Reviews the work of colleagues for content and quality to ensure the expectations of the client and are met
• Manages project engagements as a project lead (small or large)
• Interacts with the assigned Project Financial Analyst (PFA) to ensure accurate financial management and for general project support
• Follows all required Business Operating Process (BOPs) for pre-initiate, initiate, execution, close and monitoring of projects
• Actively manages performance including typical HR activities for direct reports (i.e. performance management forms, salary actions, bonuses, scorecards)
• Provides input on staff to appropriate Senior Management Team Members
• Provides applicable guidance and support to staff for staff to succeed and achieve key metrics
• Holds staff accountable to key metrics
• Facilitates staff development plans and coordinates with project staffing to ensure that staff is utilized completely and appropriately
• Coordinates with project staffing to provide staff with opportunities to expand skill sets
• Rewards staff appropriately
• Provides leadership, coaching, mentoring, feedback and role modeling to managers and extended staff to ensure quality and accuracy of services as well as achievement of key metrics
• Communicates and champions organizational vision and values
• Regularly communicates with staff to assure effective two-way information flow (i.e. business updates, staff interests, issues, and/or concerns)
• Monitors engagement/morale of direct reports
• Provides feedback on succession planning to align individual staff capabilities with the current and future needs of the organization
• Assures Parexel policies and procedures are communicated to line personnel
• Plans and delivers services and solutions which result in clients expressing satisfaction with service provided and builds relationships which result in additional business or referrals
• Identifies opportunities for follow-on business or changes in project scope and exploits the opportunities with Parexel HEOR Consulting management and account management
• Provides a full range of technical and/or business consulting services across multiple disciplines of services including representing clients to regulatory agencies
• Acts as a trusted advisor to clients, often on issues that lack precedent or are not clearly defined
• Acts as a loaned executive for a client when required
• Completes and delegates project activities in a timely manner with an understanding of issues which may impact project profitability and client satisfaction
• Facilitates resolutions to possible problems or conflicts within the project team and/or the client
• Provides guidance as needed to colleagues on appropriate methods of executing project activities
• Develops and implements business solutions addressing specific client needs using expertise, best practices and knowledge of the client’s business and key industry drivers
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally at multiple levels including senior and executive management within a client organization
• Actively prospects and leverages new business opportunities with client and industry contacts in collaboration with Account Management
• Presents information about Parexel HEOR Consulting service offerings reflecting the organization’s capability to support client needs
• Delivers customized sales presentations focused on the client’s needs
• Actively engaged in bid defense meetings when needed
• Generates new or repeat business due to personal name recognition or history of client satisfaction and/or relationship
• Leverages rainmaking skills resulting in new and repeat business for Parexel
• Is responsible for constant monitoring of his/her “A” list and is expected to have continued contact with both existing and future potential clients
• Participates in project scoping calls and proposal preparation
• Delivers sales presentations and participates in bid defense meetings when needed
• Actively participates in account planning for key clients
• Participates and develops strategy and is involved in the decision-making process for Parexel Access Consulting (HEOR, PMA, and AA)
• Meets established metrics as specified in scorecard on an annual basis
• Completes basic job-related responsibilities, including timesheets, expense reports, maintenance of CVs, project
• Staying Abreast of AI in HEOR
• Driving Innovative Research
• Thought Leadership
• Internal Collaboration
• External Engagement
• Presenting research findings and insights at internal seminars, brown bag sessions, and departmental meetings
• Engaging with senior leadership and participating in cross-functional initiatives
• Collaborating with Parexel's Global Centers of Excellence
• Participation in industry conferences and scientific symposiums
• Contributing to industry publications, peer-reviewed journals, and social media platforms
• Building strategic partnerships with key opinion leaders and influential organizations

• Numerous years’ experience in the life sciences or consulting industries with many years of experience managing direct reports, directing teams and projects
• 10+ years management experience
• 15+ years general experience in the field
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a Scientific or Technical Discipline

Advanced Degree (MSc, PhD, MD) preferred