Description
We are seeking a Lead Consultant, Systematic Reviews/Evidence Synthesis to join our global team at ICON Health Economics & Epidemiology, a division of ICON plc.
As a Lead Consultant, you will support the team in taking responsibility for project delivery and business development activities to support our growing Evidence Synthesis business.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage and quality check high-quality delivery of evidence synthesis and analytical tasks and projects for clients to time and budget
- Provide strategic and technical expertise to clients and internally, demonstrating experience across state-of-the-art methods in evidence synthesis
- Develop study designs and analytic plans to answer research questions
- Lead development of qualitative and/or quantitative analysis plans for evidence synthesis
- Support other project activities as needed, complete internal documentation, and quality-check the work of others
- Analyse research problems and conceptually piece individual scientific tasks together to determine how the overall scientific goal will be achieved
- Develop a comprehensive set of sound recommendations on scientific methods and approaches
- Proactively and independently expand your knowledge base and remain current on developments, trends, and best practices
- Efficiently manage your own workload with respect to project scope, timelines, and quality
- Manage and ensure maintenance of a positive and productive liaison with internal and external contacts
- Conceptualize and draft, or lead, a complete proposal based on a client idea or RFP
- Lead project teams and identify staff resources required for efficiency
- Manage projects against internal timelines and budgets
- Actively mentor and coach junior staff
Requirements
- PhD or MSc in Statistics
- 8+ years of experience in evidence synthesis
- Significant experience within a consulting, academic, or pharmaceutical/devices industry environment
- Proven management experience, particularly leading a team of junior analysts
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- High self-motivation
- Leadership potential
Rewards & Benefits
- Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes, including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways