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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 team is growing and seeking an enthusiastic technical specialist to support our Evidence Synthesis practice and Centre of Excellence (CoE). The role involves a blend of statistical/ technical activities, strategic problem-solving for complex research tasks, coding/programming, enhancing existing and developing new capabilities, contributing to the Evidence Synthesis CoE, assistance in generating business opportunities.
As an Analyst, the role requires either 1) a strong technical background in statistics and/or health economics with hands-on experience in direct and indirect treatment comparisons, population-adjustment (MAIC, STC, ML-NMR), surrogate endpoint evaluation, structured expert elicitation, survival analyses, external comparator arms, or 2) a strong background in a health sciences (e.g., pharmacy, medicine, biomedicine, biochemistry) and a good understanding of clinical trials. Besides working in integrated teams across geographies and functions, there will be an opportunity to build and maintain effective client relationships to add value in a rapidly evolving environment.
SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Essential
Master’s degree in (medical) statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, epidemiology, public health, health economics or a related discipline. Alternatively, for non-statisticians an MSc in biomedicine, biochemistry, pharmacology and a good command of clinical trials
Strong programming skills in R, ability to provide evidence of this applied in a business or academic setting
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including in the context of client strategic challenges
Excellent scientific writing skills, oral communication, ability to convey technically complex issues to non-technical audiences and teams, attention to detail
Efficient time- and project-management, proactive communication, team spirit
Desirable
PhD in a subject related to health services research or statistics
Relevant experience working as a statistician or evidence synthesis specialist in academia or consultancy, CRO, pharmaceutical/biotech or academia (as post-graduate researcher)
Strong quantitative skills and experience with Bayesian statistics
Good command of Stan or WinBUGS/OpenBUGS/JAGS (other statistical software and decision support packages)
Publication track record
Good understanding of related HEOR domains (e.g. systematic literature reviews, health economic modelling)
Hands-on experience with evidence synthesis methods and an understanding of clinical trials
RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the design and conduct of evidence synthesis projects for Health Technology Assessment i.e., feasibility assessments, meta-analysis, indirect treatment comparison or network meta-analysis (frequentist or Bayesian) with patient-level and/or aggregate data from RCTs, surrogate endpoint evaluation, survival analyses etc
Edit, review, and develop scripts to ensure accurate and efficient implementation tailored to specific research problems. Proficiency and demonstrable coding/programming experience in R is required, and knowledge of Stan is desirable as well as WinBUGS, OpenBUGS, JAGS.
Develop technical guidance, input and quality control for key deliverables (e.g., draft protocols, statistical analysis plans, reports, summary slide decks)
Establish research credentials and further the wider IQVIA profile in evidence synthesis through the development of innovative methods and the dissemination of research outputs in peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences
Be an active member of the Centre of Excellence for Evidence Synthesis and develop core material to increase automation and efficiency across IQVIA
Support project implementation including overall project management and client engagement
Please submit your CV in English.
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™
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