Research Associate II - Modeling and Simulation at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Bethesda, Maryland

Job Description:

Job Description



Job Description


Our multidisciplinary Modelling and Simulation experts design and implement health economic models that describe complex medical processes to understand and evaluate the implications of clinical trials; demonstrate the value of interventions beyond efficacy, and assess benefits, risks, and the economic consequences associated with healthcare interventions. If you have a passion for health economic modeling to conduct cost-effectiveness analyses of healthcare interventions and have experience conceptualizing and implementing simulation models (e.g., discrete event simulation) and other decision-analytic models (e.g., decision trees, Markov, individual state-transition, survival partition), a position in Modelling and Simulation at Evidera is waiting for you!



Essential Functions:

• Implement simulation models (e.g., discrete event simulation) and other decision-analytic models (e.g., decision trees, Markov, individual state-transition, survival partition) to assess the cost-effectiveness of healthcare interventions. Support scientific and financial project management, scoping, tracking progress, and teamwork for multiple projects.


• Implement one or more of the following under direction:


• Design and development of health economic models to conduct cost-effectiveness and budget impact analyses of healthcare interventions.


• Program models using Microsoft Excel with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) or simulation specialized software .


• Conduct literature reviews with emphasis on extracting data pertinent to health economic evaluations and cost-effectiveness analyses.


• Conduct basic statistical analyses (e.g., descriptive statistics and regression analysis)


• Support development and maintenance of scientific resources (e.g., model templates, modeling training manuals).


• Draft project deliverables (e.g., Excel with VBA based models, user guides, model specifications and technical reports) and draft abstracts and sections of manuscripts with possible co-authorship.


• Track budget and expenses and monitor timelines and deliverables for multiple projects.


• Support other "non-billable" activities as needed (e.g., draft proposals; informal mentoring of junior staff; develop relations with colleagues within the company)

Education & Experience:

• PhD or Master's degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Biostatistics or related field or Bachelor's degree in a similar program with more than two years of relevant work experience.


• Experience with programming simulation models (e.g., discrete event simulation) and other decision analytic models (e.g., decision trees, Markov, individual state-transition, survival partition) in Microsoft Excel or R is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Practical knowledge of simulation modeling and implementation using Microsoft Excel.


• Prior experience with VBA, R, or other programming languages.


• Candidates with prior experience in health care modeling and health-economic outcomes research preferred


• Strong quantitative skills, with solid understanding of basic statistics.


• Ability to manage deadlines, multiple tasks and relationships in a fast-paced, team-oriented and lean environment.


• Basic understanding of research methods.


• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Extremely detail-oriented with strong organization skills

Computer Skills:

Required: Advanced Microsoft Excel modeling skills. Proficiency in e, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint
Desired: Experience implementing simulation models/ decision-analytic software


PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.


• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.


• Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.


• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.


• May require travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.)

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