Research Associate III - Evidence Synthesis

Job Title

Research Associate III - Evidence Synthesis

Job Location

Remote, India

Job Location Type

Remote

Job Contract Type

Full time

Job Seniority Level

Environmental Conditions

Office

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions

OfficeJob Description

Join us as a Research Associate III (Evidence Synthesis) – Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation. We have successfully supported the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and more than 750 biotechs, spanning 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the last 5 years.

Position Overview

This role will independently direct key aspects of systematic literature review (SLR) research projects with guidance from senior staff, as well as manage multiple projects with tasks varying to degree by project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Define and refine research questions as they pertain to the SLR objectives

Design of literature searches/algorithms to be implemented in scientific literature databases (i.e., PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, etc.) and grey literature sources (conference proceedings, regulatory agencies).

Develop inclusion/exclusion criteria within the PICOS framework to be implemented during screening process

Oversee the screening of abstracts and full-text articles against defined inclusion/exclusion criteria to assess their suitability for inclusion in the review

Review the PRISMA diagram depicting the study attrition

Validate data abstraction and extraction

Finalize theanalyzabledataset

Draft tables and figures for analysis results

Synthesize the evidence base by through drafting and editing sections of project deliverables (e.g.reports, protocols, statistical analysis plans) and dissemination actives, abstract and manuscript preparation

Delegate tasks to junior staff and review their work as appropriate

Develop a project plan and monitor project progress, including timeline and budget

Draft project proposals, including scoping the body of evidence and preparing project budgets)

Co-lead (or lead) client communications, both via email, phone, and in-person; responsible for day-to-day communications

Participate in nonliterature-basedresearch and consulting activities within other departments (e.g., modeling and simulation, real-world evidence).

Participate in staff recruitment and training efforts

Serve as a line manager (depending on skills/experience)

Education, Professional Skills & Experience

PhD in health sciences, economics, biology, naturalsciencesor a related field with some related experience; MSc. with significant related experience, orBachelorswith extensive relevantexperience.

Proven experience in systematic literature review methods in health economics and/or health services research; experience in network meta-analysis would be an advantage butis not essential.

Personal Skills & Competencies

Commercial experience in a similar environment is highly desirable, but not essential

Deep understanding of research principles and demonstrated practical research implementation

Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.

Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.

Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals.

Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multitask.

Regular and consistent attendance.

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