Quantitative Literature Lead Investigator – Systematic Review/Network Meta Analysis

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to lead indirect treatment comparison analysis projects. The position entails strategic consultation, oversight of systematic literature reviews, and mentorship of junior staff in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Ideal candidates hold a PhD or Master's with extensive experience in health sciences and possess excellent communication and research skills.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Annual incentive plan bonus

Healthcare and employee benefits

Career development prospects

Innovative company culture

Qualifications

• Experience in systematic literature review methods in health economics or health services research.
• Experience in network meta-analysis is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all aspects of study design and execution.
• Lead client interactions and participate in business development.
• Manage multiple literature-based research projects.

Skills

Systematic literature review

Research principles

Communication skills

Education

PhD or Master's in health sciences

Bachelor's with extensive relevant SLR experience

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Evidera is a business within Thermo Fisher Scientific, a world leader in serving science with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Evidera provides integrated scientific expertise and global operational capabilities to help clients generate the evidence needed to optimize the market access and commercial potential of products.

Discover Impactful Work:

The primary responsibilities of the Senior Research Scientist will be to act as advisor or principal investigator on indirect treatment comparison (ITC) analysis projects, including systematic literature reviews (SLRs). The role will direct, oversee, and have overall responsibility for all aspects of study design and execution. In addition, the position entails providing clients with strategic consultation and advice on how best to address research needs and in working closely with and guide project managers and other research associates in delivering the required studies. The role will independently direct key aspects of ITC, SLR, and other literature-based research projects and manage multiple projects with tasks varying to degree by project.

A day in the Life:

• Participate in business development, including input into proposal review, kick-off meetings and bid defense meetings by reviewing key challenges and suggesting solutions.
• Interact with clients to win new business and identify business leads
• Support sales through methodological excellence (systematic reviews and/or NMAs)
• Review, track and own annual sales target
• Design and implement systematic and targeted literature reviews and further analysis.
• Conceptualize advanced study designs and develop study protocols.
• Lead interactions with clients in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.
• Final responsibility for project budgets, deliverables and timelines; and identify scope expansion and need for amendments.
• 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 and multitask.
• Review and finalize project deliverables and ensure study findings are valid and reliable.
• Direct other "non-billable" activities (e.g. design conceptual approaches for proposals, supervise junior staff, identify and pursue business opportunities within Evidera and bring in new projects).
• Serve as consultant to other principal investigators or staff on other systematic review projects.
• Act as a guide and mentor to the staff across Evidera locations.
• Delegate tasks and monitors progress of delegated project tasks

• Participate in staff recruitment efforts (phone screening, interviewing, attending presentations, etc.)

• Provide formal or informal leadership, oversight, mentoring, and guidance to junior staff

• Conform to SOPs and other Evidera requirements

• Travel (internationally) as needed.

Education, Professional Skills & Experience:

• PhD or Master’s in health sciences, economics, biology, natural sciences or a related field with 8 or more years relevant systematic literature review (SLR) experience or Bachelor’s with extensive relevant SLR experience
• Proven experience in systematic literature review methods in health economics and/or health services research; experience in network meta-analysis would be an advantage, but is not essential

Personal Skills & Competencies:

• Demonstrated experience in systematic review (SLR) methods in health economics and/or health services research.
• Deep understanding of research principles, relevant methodology and practical research implementation.
• Experience with HTA/regulatory submissions, including National Institute for Health and Care. Excellence, SMC, and other European HTA bodies and the European Medicines Agency
• Excellent communication skills, including presentations.
• Competent in written and spoken English.
• Experience in using MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!