Manager, Evidence Generation Lead, Systematic Literature Reviews

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus

Flexible hybrid work environment

Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance for

Group Term Life Insurance

Group Accident Insurance

Health & Wellness programs including健康

Employee Assistance Program

5 days of leave for Voluntary Service

Learning platforms

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

No Meeting Days

Reimbursements – Home Internet & Phone

Employee Referral Program

Paternity Leave (4 weeks) and Maternit

Job summary

Takeda is seeking an Evidence Generation Lead to shape and deliver systematic literature reviews and evidence synthesis across the product lifecycle in Bengaluru. You will design reviews, set eligibility criteria, and guide data extraction and appraisal with a cross-functional team of Clinical Science, Medical Affairs, HEOR, and RWE.

You will oversee vendor partnerships, drive innovation with AI-enabled tools, ensure methodological rigor, and translate complex evidence into decision-ready

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS, MPH, PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Outcomes Research, or a related scientific discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in systematic literature reviews, evidence synthesis, scientific research, medical writing, HEOR, or evidence generation within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or consulting industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in systematic review methodologies, evidence appraisal, literature search strategies, and evidence synthesis techniques.
• Experience managing external vendors and complex evidence-generation projects.
• Strong understanding of evidence-generation strategies across drug development and lifecycle management.
• Excellent scientific communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working effectively in matrixed, global, cross-functional environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end systematic literature reviews, targeted literature reviews, scoping reviews, and evidence gap assessments to support evidence generation strategies and business priorities.
• Define research questions, eligibility criteria, search methodologies, screening approaches, data extraction plans, critical appraisal methods, and synthesis strategies.
• Translate stakeholder evidence needs into fit-for-purpose evidence review designs aligned with asset, portfolio, and organizational objectives.
• Identify evidence gaps, emerging trends, and opportunities to inform future evidence-generation priorities and research investments.
• Ensure consistency, methodological rigor, and compliance with internal standards and external guidance across all review activities.
• Partner with Clinical Science, Medical Affairs, HEOR, RWE, Biostatistics, Market Access, and other stakeholders to support strategic evidence planning and evidence-generation initiatives.
• Contribute evidence syntheses supporting publications, congress presentations, value dossiers, health technology assessment submissions, landscape assessments, and strategic planning activities.
• Communicate complex evidence findings through clear and actionable reports, presentations, and executive summaries.
• Provide scientific consultation regarding literature review methodologies and evidence interpretation.
• Manage external vendors and research partners responsible for literature review execution and evidence synthesis activities.
• Establish project plans, timelines, quality controls, and performance expectations to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Review deliverables for methodological quality, scientific accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and operational effectiveness within evidence synthesis processes.
• Evaluate and implement innovative approaches, digital solutions, automation technologies, and AI-enabled tools to support literature review and evidence synthesis activities.
• Champion adoption of advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI-assisted review technologies where appropriate to improve quality, speed, and scalability.
• Maintain awareness of evolving industry methodologies, technologies, and regulatory expectations related to evidence synthesis and literature reviews.
• Contribute to capability building and knowledge sharing across the Evidence Generation organization.

Skills

Systematic reviews

Evidence synthesis

Medical writing

HEOR

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

MS, MPH, PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

The Evidence Generation Lead, Systematic Literature Reviews is responsible for leading the design, execution, and delivery of systematic literature reviews (SLRs), targeted literature reviews (TLRs), evidence gap assessments, and evidence synthesis activities that support strategic evidence generation and decision-making across the product lifecycle. This role partners closely with Clinical Science, Medical Affairs, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), Real-World Evidence (RWE), Biostatistics, and external partners to generate high-quality, decision-ready evidence that informs asset strategy, value demonstration, and scientific communication. The incumbent will provide scientific and methodological leadership for evidence synthesis activities, ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices, and leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance the efficiency, quality, and scalability of evidence review processes.

Evidence Synthesis Strategy and Execution

• Lead end-to-end systematic literature reviews, targeted literature reviews, scoping reviews, and evidence gap assessments to support evidence generation strategies and business priorities.


• Define research questions, eligibility criteria, search methodologies, screening approaches, data extraction plans, critical appraisal methods, and synthesis strategies.


• Translate stakeholder evidence needs into fit-for-purpose evidence review designs aligned with asset, portfolio, and organizational objectives.


• Identify evidence gaps, emerging trends, and opportunities to inform future evidence-generation priorities and research investments.


• Ensure consistency, methodological rigor, and compliance with internal standards and external guidance across all review activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Scientific Partnership

• Partner with Clinical Science, Medical Affairs, HEOR, RWE, Biostatistics, Market Access, and other stakeholders to support strategic evidence planning and evidence-generation initiatives.


• Contribute evidence syntheses supporting publications, congress presentations, value dossiers, health technology assessment submissions, landscape assessments, and strategic planning activities.


• Communicate complex evidence findings through clear and actionable reports, presentations, and executive summaries.


• Provide scientific consultation regarding literature review methodologies and evidence interpretation.

Vendor Oversight and Operational Excellence

• Manage external vendors and research partners responsible for literature review execution and evidence synthesis activities.


• Establish project plans, timelines, quality controls, and performance expectations to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.


• Review deliverables for methodological quality, scientific accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and operational effectiveness within evidence synthesis processes.

Innovation, Data Science, and AI Enablement

• Evaluate and implement innovative approaches, digital solutions, automation technologies, and AI-enabled tools to support literature review and evidence synthesis activities.


• Champion adoption of advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI-assisted review technologies where appropriate to improve quality, speed, and scalability.


• Maintain awareness of evolving industry methodologies, technologies, and regulatory expectations related to evidence synthesis and literature reviews.


• Contribute to capability building and knowledge sharing across the Evidence Generation organization.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS, MPH, PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Outcomes Research, or a related scientific discipline.


• 6+ years of experience in systematic literature reviews, evidence synthesis, scientific research, medical writing, HEOR, or evidence generation within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or consulting industry.


• Demonstrated expertise in systematic review methodologies, evidence appraisal, literature search strategies, and evidence synthesis techniques.


• Experience managing external vendors and complex evidence-generation projects.


• Strong understanding of evidence-generation strategies across drug development and lifecycle management.


• Excellent scientific communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.


• Experience working effectively in matrixed, global, cross-functional environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Medical Affairs, HEOR, Value & Access, Clinical Development, or Evidence Generation organizations within biopharmaceutical companies.


• Familiarity with PRISMA guidelines and related literature review standards and frameworks.


• Experience with literature review platforms, evidence management systems, and systematic review software tools.


• Knowledge of health economics, real-world evidence, outcomes research, and evidence generation frameworks.


• Experience utilizing AI-enabled, digital, or automation solutions to enhance evidence synthesis and literature review activities.


• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive evidence-based decision-making across functions.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus


• Flexible work environment, including hybrid working


• Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self, spouse, and children


• Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs


• Health & Wellness programs including annual health screening, weekly health sessions for employees.


• Employee Assistance Program


• 5 days of leave every year for Voluntary Service in addition to Humanitarian Leaves


• Broad Variety of learning platforms


• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs


• No Meeting Days


• Reimbursements – Home Internet & Mobile Phone


• Employee Referral Program


• Leaves – Paternity Leave (4 Weeks) , Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks), Bereavement Leave (5 days)

About ICC in Takeda

Takeda is leading a digital revolution. We’re not just transforming our company; we’re improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day. As an organization, we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization.

Locations: IND - Bengaluru

Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own.

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