Consultant– Systematic Reviews

Skyward Analytics; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyward Analytics in Hyderabad, India, is seeking a mid-senior HEOR professional to lead our evidence synthesis function, overseeing systematic reviews and related HEOR projects with a focus on delivery excellence and client relationships.

You will mentor a team, develop protocols, engage clients, and contribute to HTA submissions and pricing strategy, while staying current with HEOR trends and best practices.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) or related consulting
• Extensive hands-on experience leading systematic literature reviews
• Experience supporting Health Technology Assessment (HTA) submissions
• Knowledge of meta-analysis and indirect treatment comparisons (ITC/NMA)
• Proven track record managing cross-functional teams and client relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication, and stakeholder management

Responsibilities

• Lead systematic, targeted, and structured literature reviews with methodological rigor and timely delivery
• Develop review protocols and search strategies; oversee evidence synthesis methodologies
• Build and mentor a high-performing evidence synthesis team
• Establish and uphold quality standards and efficient delivery processes
• Provide scientific leadership across evidence synthesis projects
• Oversee project budgets, timelines, resources, and risk management
• Conduct quality checks to ensure accuracy and rigor of deliverables
• Guide synthesis and interpretation of evidence to inform HEOR, pricing, HTA, and decision-making
• Lead responses to RFPs; support business development and growth
• Maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor on evidence
• Oversee reports, HTA submissions, and other scientific communications
• Contribute to thought leadership through publications and conferences
• Stay current with HEOR trends and regulatory developments

Skills

HEOR leadership

Evidence synthesis

Project management

Team mentorship

Job description

We are a boutique data analytics consultancy specialising in the domain of Health Economics

and Outcomes Research (HEOR), pricing, and market access. We provide services to

pharmaceutical and medical device companies as well as support midsize and large

consultancies globally. Our in-house team of expert health economists and systematic

reviewers deliver high-quality work within the stipulated timelines.

About the role

This role will be responsible for growing and strengthening our Evidence Synthesis function, overseeing the delivery of high-quality systematic literature reviews and related HEOR projects. The position combines scientific expertise, project and team management, client engagement, and business development, with a strong focus on delivery excellence, quality, and building long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead systematic, targeted, and structured literature reviews, ensuring methodological rigor, quality, and timely delivery.
• Develop and review literature review protocols, database search strategies, and evidence synthesis methodologies.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing evidence synthesis team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and uphold quality standards, best practices, and efficient delivery processes.
• Provide scientific and methodological leadership across evidence synthesis projects.
• Oversee project execution, budgets, timelines, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Conduct and oversee quality checks to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and scientific rigor of deliverables.
• Guide the synthesis and interpretation of evidence to support HEOR, pricing, market access, HTA, and strategic decision-making.
• Lead requests for proposals (RFPs), support business development initiatives, and identify opportunities for growth.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor on evidence
• Oversee the development of reports, slide decks, HTA submissions, publications, and other scientific communications.
• Contribute to thought leadership through publications, conference presentations, and the adoption of innovative methodologies and best practices.
• Stay current with emerging trends, regulatory developments, and advancements in HEOR and evidence synthesis.

Qualifications

• We are seeking a Mid-senior level professional with a minimum of 6 years of experience in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), evidence synthesis, or related consulting environments.
• Extensive hands-on experience in conducting and leading systematic, targeted, and structured literature reviews.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and developing Health Technology Assessment (HTA) submissions.
• Strong knowledge of evidence synthesis methodologies, including meta-analysis and indirect treatment comparisons (ITC/NMA).
• Proven experience managing cross-functional teams, complex projects, and client
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder
• A collaborative team player, yet equally adept at working independently.
• Collaborative leadership style with a track record of mentoring and developing highperforming