Consultant– Systematic Reviews

Skyward Analytics; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyward Analytics surveys the HEOR landscape to deliver evidence synthesis and HTA support for pharma and medtech clients in Hyderabad. The role blends scientific leadership with project management and client engagement to drive growth and delivery excellence.

The candidate will mentor a high-performing team, oversee literature reviews, and ensure rigorous methodological standards while fostering lasting client relationships and strategic insights.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years 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 relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead systematic, targeted literature reviews with methodological rigor and timely delivery.
• Develop and review literature review protocols and evidence synthesis methodologies.
• Mentor and lead an evidence synthesis team toward high performance.
• Maintain quality standards and efficient delivery processes across projects.
• Provide scientific leadership across HEOR projects and HTA submissions.
• Oversee project execution, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Guide interpretation of evidence to support HEOR, pricing, and market access decisions.
• Lead RFP responses and identify growth opportunities with clients.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor.

Skills

HEOR expertise

Evidence synthesis

Team leadership

Project management

Stakeholder communication

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