Consultant - Systematic Reviews/Evidence Synthesis

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.

With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

Consultant/Health Economist - Systematic Reviews/Evidence Synthesis

Location: North America - US or Canada (Home Based)

Europe or UK

We are currently seeking a Consultant - Systematic Reviews/Evidence Synthesis to join our Global Health Technology, Health Economics, Reimbursement and Outcomes (GHTA-HERO) practice. The team is highly respected in the field of health technology assessment (HTA) and health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) for both the quality of our work and methodological innovations. Our research is frequently used to support decision-making at Health Technology Assessment agencies, as well as methodological advances in the field.

This is an opportunity to work for ICON Health Economics (HE), a division of ICON plc, an international clinical research organization headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. We are respected globally for the quality and innovation of our work, undertaking consultancy projects for international clients in both the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.

In this role, you will be required to contribute to all aspects of the group’s work and, in particular to utilize and develop their skills in evidence synthesis, including systematic and targeted literature reviews, and network meta-analyses/indirect comparisons. In return the candidate will receive extensive on the job training from our senior scientists as well as the opportunity to attend external technical training courses and to attend and present at major international conferences. We are dedicated to furthering our research and development in the field of Health Economics and, as such, promote publication of work undertaken. The candidate recruited for the role will be actively encouraged to publish work they contribute to.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent as relevant, Master’s degree preferred. Background in biology/ medicine will be desirable
• Genuine interest and experience in literature reviews and evidence synthesis (NMAs)
• 3-4 years of systematic literature review experience
• Expertise in project management, and delegation in a global team setting
• Experience / familiarity with one or more of the following statistical packages (R, STATA, SAS, WinBUGs)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Accuracy, attention to detail and time management skills
• A strong desire to learn quickly and to gain a deep understanding of the work of the group
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team with a high degree of self-motivation
• Leadership potential

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs.  In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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