Evidence Synthesis Senior Consultant

The Evidence Synthesis practice is part of IQVIA Real World Evidence Solutions (RWE). RWE brings together IQVIA offerings that connect healthcare stakeholders through real-world evidence to demonstrate the value of medicines, enhance quality and drive improved outcomes. 
Overview of the role
Senior Consultants are key team members 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 design projects that meet those needs. 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
Excellent knowledge of systematic literature review (SLR) methods and meta-analysis, including network meta-analysis (NMA). Fundamental understanding of SLR guidelines and best practices, and substantial experience in implementing them. Experience conducting meta-analysis or NMA, and/or experience with Bayesian analysis, using R, STATA, or SAS. Knowledge and experience working in pharmaceutical consulting.      
RESPONSIBILITIES 
•    Lead implementation of SLRs including developing search strategies, protocols, screening, data extraction, and quality control. Deliver quality that exceeds client’s expectations. 
•    Exceptional ability to understand observational and trial study designs, and interpret statistical results in published papers.
•    Synthesize data qualitatively and quantitatively (meta-analysis and NMA).
•    Write reports and develop slide decks that clearly explain methods, results, and interpretation. 
•    Help prepare proposals, including background research and writing methods sections. 
•    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. 

Project management / Client liaison
•    Assist with overall project management and client management.
•    Manage project timelines to ensure work is completed on time. 
•    Attend and present at internal and client calls. 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, TECHNICAL AND PERSONAL SKILLLS

Essential qualifications
•    Masters in pharmacology/pharmacy, epidemiology, public health, or biostatistics (other health sciences ok)
•    4+ years’ experience of working in evidence synthesis research, preferably in consulting, pharmaceutical or other healthcare industry, academia. 

Essential general technical skills and knowledge
•    Exceptional attention to detail
•    Solid understanding of SLR concepts, guidelines, and required rigor
•    Intermediate knowledge in meta-analysis and/or NMA and/or Bayesian statistics, with experience carrying analysis in at least 1 programming language 
•    Strong ability to quality check own and others work so that drafts are delivered with only minimal minor typographical errors
•    Competency in using PowerPoint, Excel, and Word 
•    Interest in learning SLR technologies

Essential personal skills and behaviours
•    Fluency in English (spoken and written); strong business/scientific written English 
•    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; with clients, IQVIA project managers and team members, IQVIA colleagues and others  
•    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 organisational skills

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