R1454809 Evidence Synthesis Analyst/Consultant– Qualitative Researcher

IQVIA Argentina; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

Evidence Synthesis Analyst/Consultant– Qualitative Researcher

Join us on our exciting journey! IQVIA is The Human Data Science Company, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, technology, analytics and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward.

Location: London, UK or Amsterdam, Netherlands or Athens, Greece or Lisbon, Portugal

Mode: Home-based or hybrid

The Evidence Synthesis practice is part of the IQVIA Real World Solutions (RWS). RWS brings together IQVIA initiatives that connect healthcare stakeholders through real-world evidence to demonstrate the value of medicines, enhance quality and drive improved outcomes.

Overview of the role

Our industry-leading Evidence Synthesis team is expanding and seeks a motivated analyst with a background in life sciences, pharmacology, epidemiology or a related discipline, and a working knowledge of evidence-based medicine, to support the Evidence Synthesis practice and Centre of Excellence (CoE). The team consists of specialists in evidence-based medicine and biostatistics who collaborate on qualitative and quantitative aspects of meta-analyses, meta-regressions, indirect treatment comparisons, surrogacy validation studies, structured expert elicitation, and other evidence synthesis activities. The Evidence Synthesis team also works cross-functionally with other internal experts in the Methods and Evidence Generation to deliver high-quality research supporting the payer evidence generation needs of pharmaceutical clients. This includes health economic modelling, value communications, HTA submissions, regulatory submissions, market access strategy, publications, and more. The team has extensive experience across various disease areas (oncology, autoimmunity and inflammation, respiratory and metabolic diseases, ophthalmology, and others) and a strong publication record in evidence synthesis.

SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• A strong academic background, with an MSc or PhD in a life science (e.g., biochemistry, biology, physiology), pharmacology, epidemiology, or health sciences (e.g., medicine, biomedicine, clinical biochemistry, pathology, genetics), and a solid understanding of evidence-based medicine, including clinical trial design and interpretation.
• Exceptional attention to detail and critical reasoning skills for critical interpretation of clinical evidence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to find and implement effective solutions and adjust strategies based on new information.
• Ability to derive actionable insights from extensive evidence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Desirable

• Good understanding of systematic literature reviews or clinical guideline development.
• Proficiency in using EndNote/Zotero or other software for managing references within reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications to ensure clear and well-formatted deliverables for clients.
• Capability to manage multiple, concurrent projects across different disease areas and coordinate with internal project teams.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, proactive communication, team spirit.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for learning and motivation to pursue opportunities for self-development, e.g. gaining knowledge in systematic literature reviews, quantitative evidence synthesis, HTA process or value communications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Evidence Synthesis Analyst – Qualitative Researcher is a pivotal role within the Evidence Synthesis team, tasked with developing robust and actionable recommendations for generating evidence on comparative effectiveness to support the reimbursement of our clients’ products. Specifically, the role encompasses:

• Conducting independent qualitative analysis of clinical evidence from systematic literature reviews to assess the comparability of clinical trials, identify evidence limitations, extract appropriate inputs for evidence synthesis, and make recommendations on the feasibility of indirect treatment comparisons for Health Technology Assessment.
• Performing efficient research into relevant disease areas and preparing materials to support discussions with key opinion leaders on treatment pathways, comparators, key clinical evidence, unmet needs, and other clinical questions pertinent to payer evidence generation.
• Leading discussions with key opinion leaders to obtain insights relevant for evidence synthesis and summarizing the findings into actionable takeaways.
• Engaging in strategic problem-solving to align clients’ market access strategies with evidence generation plans.
• Preparing high-quality written technical reports that detail the critical appraisal of evidence and recommendations for evidence synthesis, including implications for statistical model selection and analysis plans, within project timelines.
• Creating high-quality presentations for internal and external use within agreed timelines.
• Supporting project implementation including aspects of project management.
• Supporting the Evidence Synthesis Centre of Excellence by implementing new tools for evaluating quality and confidence in evidence synthesis and contributing to the development of templates and process improvements to increase automation and efficiency.
• Contributing to the team’s development of publications and/or posters for national or international conferences.

We know that meaningful results require not only the right approach but also the right people. Regardless of your role, we invite you to reimagine healthcare with us. You will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward and ultimately improve human health outcomes. Whatever your career goals, we are here to ensure you get there! We invite you to join IQVIA.

IQVIA is an EEO Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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