Senior Consultant, Evidence Synthesis, Indirect Treatment Comparison (ITC)

IQVIA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Senior Consultant for Evidence Synthesis with a focus on indirect treatment comparisons. You will lead ITC projects, oversee junior staff, and deliver HTA-compliant analyses for global clients.

Expertise in network meta-analysis, MAIC, Bayesian analyses in R, and robust scientific writing is required. Strong communication and project management skills enable effective collaboration across time zones in a remote, US-based setup.

Qualifications

• Masters in statistics, epidemiology, economics or health sciences.
• 5+ years in evidence synthesis research, consulting or academia.
• Fluent English written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead HTA-compliant evidence synthesis studies and deliverables.
• Develop and execute analyses in R.
• Guide junior staff and manage project timelines across time zones.
• Communicate results to clients and align with business objectives.

Skills

Statistical methods for ITC

Evidence synthesis expertise

Project leadership

Client interaction

Education

Masters in statistics / epidemiology / economics

PhD in statistics / epidemiology / economics

Tools

R programming

Job description

Senior Consultant, Evidence Synthesis, Indirect Treatment Comparison (ITC)

Location: Remote

OVERVIEW

Senior Consultants are project delivery leaders who are responsible for implementing methodologically rigorous evidence synthesis research, overseeing the work of junior staff, and managing the overall project. They work independently and as part of a team, act on anticipated project needs, and problem solve. The role requires superb attention to detail, organization skills, and communication skills. Senior Consultants are expected to interact with clients, understand their needs and industry requirements, and design applicable projects.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent knowledge of statistical methods for indirect treatment comparison, including network meta-analysis (NMA), multilevel network meta-regression, simulated treatment comparison, and matching-adjusted indirect comparison (MAIC).
• Fundamental understanding of SLR guidelines and best practices, and substantial experience in implementing them.
• Hands on experience conducting Bayesian analyses and ITCs in R is a must.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and lead HTA compliant evidence synthesis studies, project management, and deliverable development.
• Develop and execute analyses in R.
• Understand how results can be used to support client’s business objectives.
• Synthesize data qualitatively.
• Manage staff to ensure high quality and timely work and review in detail the work that is produced.
• Support more senior staff on specific business initiatives as required.
• Work without supervision independently and/or as part of a project team.
• Work effectively across time zones as part of a global team.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, TECHNICAL AND PERSONAL SKILLS

Essential qualifications

• Masters in statistics, epidemiology, economics (other health sciences ok)
• 5+ years’ experience of working in evidence synthesis research, preferably in consulting or academia

Preferred experience

• PhD in statistics, epidemiology, economics (other health sciences ok)

Essential general technical skills and knowledge

• Proficient programming skills in R
• Expert in evidence synthesis
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong scientific and logical writing with a track record of first author conference abstracts and manuscripts
• Strong ability to quality check own and others work so that drafts are delivered with only minimal minor typographical errors

Essential personal skills and behaviors

• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• A commitment to working collaboratively and effectively with others in and across the team to accomplish goals
• A commitment to timely internal and client communication
• A pragmatic and logical problem solving approach to projects
• Strong attention to detail on all project deliverables even under time pressure
• A good understanding of project management with proven time management and personal organizational skills

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

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IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $109,500.00 - $273,800.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time).

• Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.