Offer summary

Qualifications:

Master's degree in epidemiology, pharmacology, public health, or biostatistics., At least 5 years of experience in evidence synthesis research, preferably in healthcare or academia., Hands-on experience conducting indirect treatment comparisons in R, STATA, or SAS., Strong knowledge of systematic literature review methods and experience managing client projects..

Key responsibilities:

Design and manage evidence synthesis studies compliant with health technology assessment standards.

Interpret and synthesize data from observational and trial studies both qualitatively and quantitatively.

Oversee and review the work of junior staff to ensure quality and timeliness.

Interact with clients to understand their needs and tailor project deliverables accordingly.

Job description

Location: Remote, candidates must be US based

OVERVIEW

Senior Consultants are project delivery leaders who are responsible for implementing methodologically rigorous evidence synthesis research, overseeing the work of junior staff, and managing the overall project. They work independently and as part of a team, act on anticipated project needs, and problem solve. The role requires superb attention to detail, organization skills, and communication skills. Senior Consultants are expected to interact with clients, understand their needs and industry requirements, and design applicable projects.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

Excellent knowledge of systematic literature review (SLR) methods and indirect treatment comparison, including network meta-analysis (NMA) and matching-adjusted indirect comparison (MAIC). Fundamental understanding of SLR guidelines and best practices, and substantial experience in implementing them. Hands on experience conducting ITCs in R, STATA, or SAS is a must.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design HTA compliant evidence synthesis studies, project management, and deliverable development
Exceptional ability to understand observational and trial study designs, and interpret statistical results in published papers
Synthesize data qualitatively and quantitatively
Manage staff to ensure high quality and timely work and review in detail the work that is produced
Support more senior staff on specific business initiatives as required
Work without supervision independently and/or as part of a project team on defined tasks
Work effectively across time zones as part of a global team

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, TECHNICAL AND PERSONAL SKILLS

Masters (required) or PhD (preferred) in epidemiology, pharmacology, public health, or biostatistics (other health sciences ok)
5+ years of experience of working in evidence synthesis research, preferably in consulting, pharmaceutical or other healthcare industry, academia
- Substantial experience independently conducting meta-analysis and ITC in at least 1 programming language
- 2+ years of experience being the client point of contact and managing the delivery/implementation of those projects
Expert knowledge of evidence synthesis
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong scientific and logical writing with a track record of first author conference abstracts and manuscripts
Strong ability to quality check own and others work so that drafts are delivered with only minimal minor typographical errors
Fluency in English (spoken and written)
A commitment to working collaboratively and effectively with others in and across the team to accomplish goals
A commitment to timely internal and client communication
A pragmatic and logical problem solving approach to projects
Strong attention to detail on all project deliverables even under time pressure
A good understanding of project management with proven time management and personal organizational skills

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $121,500.00 - $303,700.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

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