Principal Consultant Health and Life Sciences

Job Description

Principal Consultant - Health and Life SciencesWe are looking to recruit a Principal Consultant with consulting expertise in health policy or healthcare innovation to join our Health and Life Science Team. The team is delivering policy studies and evaluations relating to: biomedical research & innovation; global health research; healthy ageing; digital health; and innovation in medicine development.You will be working with the Groups Health and Life Science team, both in the UK and internationally, contributing to the sale and delivery of evaluations of R&D programmes, socio-economic impact assessments of public health legislations and policies, and innovation in health systems and services.The successful applicant will have demonstrated strong business acquisition and project management skills, analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication, an ability to work effectively as a leader or a member of a multidisciplinary team, with a strong commitment to our core values of quality and integrity.A practical knowledge of evaluation principles and methods is essential.About TechnopolisTechnopolis Group is a leading international research and consulting organisation with offices throughout Europe and a growing business in West Africa and Latin America.Our main business is the conduct of policy studies, evaluations and socio-economic impact assessments for various regional, national and international organisations. We work across a number of policy areas, ranging from science and innovation to higher education, green economy and health and life sciences, with assignments typically lasting 12 months and being delivered by teams of 5-7 people. We collaborate with specialist consultancies and academic experts across the world.Clients are predominantly public or third sector and include UK Research & Innovation, the NIHR, Wellcome, Cancer Research UK, European Commission (DG SANTE), and other international funders and organisations (WHO). We have grown steadily over the past 30 years and are continuing to expand internationally, with around 200 consulting staff working across 12 offices, from London and Brighton in the UK to Vienna in Austria.The UK team of 40 consultants is continuing to expand in its core business areas of research, innovation, health, green economy and higher education, while also growing in several new policy domains.Focusing on the UK Health and Life sciences team, this is also expanding, delivering a growing number of R&D evaluations, regulatory impact assessments and strategic studies. The team is also doing more in several emerging fields, including: digital health, mental health and planetary healthYour profileWe are looking for someone with at least 5 years relevant project management experience, either in a consulting environment or an equivalent role in the charity sector, government department or related agency.More specifically, you must have: An academic background in health policy, health economics, public health or similar (Masters level) A thorough practical knowledge of current policies in health and life sciences An ability to propose, sell and lead / manage policy studies and evaluations A good command of qualitative and / or quantitative evaluation methods An ability to write well and to a professional standard, in English •Self-motivation, intellectual curiosity and an ability to work independently A willingness to travel and work in multi-disciplinary international teamsOther desirable attributes: Knowledge of emerging fields of digital health, mental health and planetary health An ability to interpret data, present and synthesise information from a variety of sources A proficient user of analysis packages, such as STATA or NVivo A high-level of proficiency in the manipulation of large, health-related data sets An understanding of theory-based or realist evaluation methods An ability to prioritise and multi-task, and work under strict deadlines Excellent oral communication skills Proficiency in an additional European languageWe are always pleased to hear from international candidates, however you must have the right to work in the UK already. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified personsDuties Help to grow the Health and Life Sciences practice Identify and support business development and marketing opportunities Prepare tenders and expand our global networks of partners Design and deliver high-quality policy evaluations Supervise and work alongside colleagues in the collection and analysis of quantitative data Lead on the preparation and presentation of study reports Ensure individual assignments are delivered to plan (insightful, high- quality and on time)What we offer Competitive salary, contributory pension, performance-related bonus scheme and private healthcare. We also have a cycle-to-work scheme Challenging and varied projects conducted in a dynamic environment and working closely with senior policy advisors in government Opportunity to travel internationally and work for some of the worlds most important and influential public bodies Positive and diverse working atmosphere with like-minded professionals working in London and Brighton, whilst also being part of a larger international research company with multiple opportunities for international cooperation Opportunities for training, mentorship and career progression Opportunity for staff to become shareholders as they progress to more senior levelsThe position would be full time with the potential for some level of flexible working, to fit with family and other commitments. This will be a permanent position, following the successful completion of a 6-month probationary periodHow to applyTo apply, please upload a copy of your CV on our website , together with a covering letter explaining your interest in the specific job, how your skills and experience meet our requirements and why you believe you would be a good addition to the Technopolis team.For shortlisted candidates the assessment process will comprise three further steps: a short, informal telephone interview to discuss your ambitions; a more formal interview by video-conference with a selection panel; and a final interview in person, subject to any COVID-19 related restrictionsClosing date for receipt of applications is 18 June 2021