Senior Consultant, Evidence Synthesis, RWE

OVERVIEW

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 primarily the development of off-the-shelf coding scripts, efficiency and automation tools for the CoE and contribution in highly complex statistical projects that require de novo conceptualisation and out-of-the-box thinking. You can expect a blend of statistical/ technical activities, strategic problem-solving for complex research tasks, coding/programming, enhancing existing and developing new capabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the development of internal tools and software to drive automation efficiency and methods development in evidence synthesis for HTA. Develop technical guidance for associated tools
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.
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
For a small proportion of time, support project implementation primarily on complex projects that require de novo material development and out-of-the-box thinking

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, TECHNICAL AND PERSONAL SKILLS

Masters (required) or PhD (plus) in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, health economics or a related discipline.
Fluency in English (spoken and written)
Relevant experience working as a statistician or evidence synthesis specialist in academia or consultancy, CRO, pharmaceutical/biotech or academia (as post-graduate researcher)
Strong programming skills in R, ability to provide evidence of this applied in a business or academic setting
Experience in software development ideally on RShiny applications. Excitements and willingness to improve and software development skills
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
Good understanding of related HEOR domains and Evidence Synthesis processes

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