Systematic Literature Reviewer

Team
IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. IQVIA creates intelligent connections across all aspects of healthcare through its analytics, transformative technology, big data
resources
and extensive domain
expertise
. With direct access to the world's most comprehensive healthcare information,
analytics
and research resources, IQVIA Real World Solutions (RWS) experts design and deliver innovative data– and technology-enabled evidence programs to accelerate the clinical development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments that improve healthcare outcomes for patients.
Within the RWS group, the IQVIA Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) Real World Methods and Evidence Generation (RW MEG) team is composed of around 90 highly qualified multi-disciplinary professionals from a variety of disciplines including health economics, statistics,
epidemiology
and data management,
located
across 8 geographies.
Our clients
operate
in the life sciences industry, including the global top 20 pharmaceutical companies, medical
device
and biotech companies, as well as public health providers and regulatory authorities. Our clients look for insight and evidence on the safety, efficacy, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of health care delivery systems, medical devices, and pharmaceutical products spanning the full spectrum of therapeutic and disease areas. Our diverse mix of clients, the breadth of disease areas as well as increasing access to novel data sources and methodologies provide a constant and rewarding challenge for our people.
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Role overview
In this
role
within the EMEA RW MEG
you will be
producing materials and services relating to the Health Economics Outcomes Research business areas (health economic modelling, evidence synthesis, statistical analysis, health technology assessment submissions,
report
and publication development for value communication) that generate value for our clients
.
T
he role of the Consultant is expected to play
an important role
in shaping the team's literature review offerings.
The successful candidate:
Will be involved in shaping and leading the team and offerings, working closely with the EMEA RWS
Center
of Excellence for Systematic Literature Review and the wider senior leadership
team
Has a
good understanding of
systematic literature
methods
(e.g., Cochrane)
Can independently develop
searches in various databases (e.g., EMBASE, MEDLINE, Cochrane, PubMed, etc.) and proficient in using OVID SP or another similar
platform
Keeps up
to date on new methodologies and
HTAs r
equirements for systematic literature reviews and be an
in-house
go-to expert for the
team
Has a good understand of
different types
of literature reviews (e.g., systematic, targeted, pragmatic, etc.)
Manages
literature review
projects
with senior
oversight
Guides the team on interpretation/qualitative synthesis of the literature review
findings
Oversees
literature review projects
that meet rigorous HTA requirements,
conduct
s
quality control of literature review deliverables
(searches, screening files, extractions, reporting)
Is a day-to-day contact with
clients who will include pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices companies with global and regional headquarters based in the EMEA region, and occasionally their affiliate teams
,
with senior
oversight
Oversees the development of research questions, PICOS criteria, search
strategies
and literature review
protocols
Contribute
s
to business development as well as internal initiatives for the advancement of innovative methodological
approaches
Collaborate
s
with other business areas and functions of the organisation to deliver client services and support the development of new
offerings
Qualifications and desired experience
We are looking for a candidate with a good mix of academic and professional experience, domain
experience
and interpersonal skills.
An ideal candidate
has a
good
knowledge of literature review methods and
has experience in conducting rigorous literature reviews in health sciences. The ideal candidate
will
also
have a good understanding of the typical
structure of
our clients from
the pharmaceutical industry and how to
successfully
navigate th
is structure
to achieve client's aims
.
The list below should be viewed as a guide rather than a checklist. We want to prioritise recruiting candidates who will incorporate IQVIA's value of 'brave minds' wi