SVP, Custom Practice Leader

Company Description

At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us! 

Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs.  We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve.   We are EVERSANA. 

Job Description

THE POSITION:  

The Senior Vice President, Custom Practice Leader, is a pivotal role within the Market Research & Insights Division, responsible for leading and expanding the custom research practice. This position involves developing tailored market evidence solutions for clients, driving business growth, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, actionable insights. The SVP will work closely with clients, internal teams, and executive leadership to align custom research initiatives with strategic objectives. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams.  These results are achieved by:  

• Lead the custom research practice, developing and executing strategies to meet client needs and drive business growth. 
• Develop and grow the custom business by $2M - $3M within the next two years. This role will be responsible for generating leads and moving new business through each step of the sales cycle
• Oversee the design, execution, and delivery of custom market evidence projects. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data analytics, product development, and marketing, to deliver comprehensive insights. 
• Ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance with industry regulations. 
• Manage budgets, resources, and timelines effectively. 
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of analysts and managers. 
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in research methodologies and technologies. 
• Represent the division in executive meetings and industry conferences. 
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.   
• All other duties as assigned. 

PEOPLE LEADER  

People leaders must possess both the skills to effectively accomplish these tasks and the emotional intelligence to do so in alignment with our cultural values.  In addition to the critical management and leadership tasks listed above, this role also includes the following unique responsibilities. 

• Responsible for and overseeing their respective department. 
• Interview, select and supervise the activities of the department staff; communicate interpret and discuss with team the company policies and procedures. 
• Determine job objectives, work methods and performance standards; review performance relative to departmental objectives discussion appraisal with each employee and performance; authorize and communicate salary changes, promotions, transfers, discipline, and discharge and administer all other personnel actions. 

EXPECTATIONS OF THE JOB: 

• Travel (25%) 
• Hours (40 hours per week, 5 days per week) 

Qualifications

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.  

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, Data Science, or a related field. 
• Experience and/or Training: 
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in market research,