Research Associate III - Evidence Synthesis
Core
Independently direct systematic literature review (SLR) research projects, managing the full lifecycle from question definition to evidence synthesis and report delivery for pharmaceutical and biotech clients.
Role type
Senior IC research associate (evidence synthesis)
Builds
Systematic review reports, protocols, statistical analysis plans, and manuscript drafts
Domain
Health economics and health services research
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
Systematic literature review methods, PICOS framework application, literature search algorithm design, data abstraction and validation, project planning and budgeting, client communication, team delegation and review
Preferred skills
Network meta-analysis, commercial experience in health research
Technologies
PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library
Responsibilities
Define and refine research questions for SLR objectives; Design literature searches and algorithms for scientific and grey literature databases; Develop inclusion/exclusion criteria within the PICOS framework; Oversee screening of abstracts and full-text articles; Validate data abstraction and extraction; Finalize analyzable datasets; Draft tables, figures, and sections of project deliverables; Delegate tasks to junior staff and review their work; Develop project plans and monitor progress including timeline and budget; Co-lead client communications; Participate in non-literature-based research and consulting activities; Participate in staff recruitment and training efforts; Serve as a line manager depending on skills and experience
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with potential line management responsibilities