.Senior Consultant - Evidence Synthesis (Heor) - Various LocationsJob Description:Join us on our exciting journey! IQVIA is The Human Data Science Company, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, technology, analytics and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward.The Evidence Synthesis practice is part of the IQVIA Real World Solutions (RWS). RWS brings together IQVIA initiatives that connect healthcare stakeholders through world evidence to demonstrate the value of medicines, enhance quality and drive improved outcomes.Overview of the roleOur leading team is growing and seeking an experienced and enthusiastic technical specialist to support our Evidence Synthesis practice and Centre of Excellence (CoE). The role involves a blend of technical leadership, strategic problem-solving for complex research tasks, coding/programming, enhancing existing and developing new capabilities as a senior member of our CoE, generation of business opportunities, as well as coaching and training of junior team members. As technical lead, the role requires strong expertise across areas of evidence synthesis such as feasibility assessments, direct and indirect treatment comparisons, adjustment (MAIC, STC, ML-NMR), surrogate endpoint evaluation, structured expert elicitation, survival analyses, external comparator arms, etc. Besides working in integrated teams across geographies and functions, a key part of the role is to build and maintain effective client relationships to add value in a rapidly evolving environment.Required KnowledgeIn-depth expertise and practical experience with advanced evidence synthesis methods is essential. The role requires a good understanding of the healthcare sector and the pharmaceutical market, as well as general consulting methodologies and business practices. Experience in the delivery of consulting engagements is desirable.ResponsibilitiesLead day-to-day activities of multiple evidence synthesis projects with the support of junior team members, including the development of statistical analysis protocols (SAP) and conduct of feasibility assessments, evidence synthesis by means of meta-analysis, indirect treatment comparison or network meta-analysis (frequentist or Bayesian) with individual level and/or aggregate data from RCTs.Provide senior technical and statistical leadership and effective ad hoc problem-solving support to the delivery of diverse evidence synthesis projects.Edit, review, and develop scripts to ensure accurate and efficient implementation tailored to specific research problems. Full proficiency and demonstrable coding/programming experience in WinBUGS, OpenBUGS, JAGS and R is required, and knowledge of Stan is desirable.Provide technical guidance, input and quality control for key deliverables (e.G., draft protocols, statistical analysis plans, reports, manuscripts)
