Consultant - Literature Review Specialist (HEOR) - London/Amsterdam (MEG)

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. IQVIA creates intelligent connections across all aspects of healthcare through its analytics, transformative technology, big data resources, and extensive domain expertise. With direct access to the world’s most comprehensive healthcare information, analytics, and research resources, IQVIA Real World Solutions (RWS) experts design and deliver innovative data– and technology-enabled evidence programs to accelerate the clinical development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments that improve healthcare outcomes for patients.

Within the RWS group, the IQVIA Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) Real World Methods and Evidence Generation (RW MEG) team is composed of around 200 highly qualified multi-disciplinary professionals from a variety of disciplines including health economics, statistics, biochemistry, and epidemiology, based in 12 geographies. Our clients operate in the life sciences industry, including the global top 20 pharmaceutical companies, medical device and biotech companies, as well as public health providers and regulatory authorities. Our clients look for insight and evidence on the safety, efficacy, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of healthcare delivery systems, medical devices, and pharmaceutical products spanning the full spectrum of therapeutic and disease areas.

Literature review consultants in the IQVIA EMEA RWS team work flexibly across qualitative health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) projects with an interest in developing as a specialist consultant in literature reviews. They support the team in health technology assessment (HTA) and HEOR project delivery, with the opportunity to support business development. The role is based in Portugal or Greece with hybrid office and home working.

The successful candidate:

• Develops materials and services related to all stages of systematic literature reviews – research questions, protocols, screening of abstracts and full texts, data extraction for epidemiology, clinical, economic, and quality of life data and qualitative reporting.
• Conducts quality and risk of bias assessment of the studies.
• Develops literature review knowledge and skills through collaboration with the internal project team and the client team, as well as following trainings provided by IQVIA’s RWS Centres of Excellence.
• Works within and across internal IQVIA teams, including technical consultants responsible for quantitative project delivery.
• Supports thought leadership for literature review topics, such as preparing conference abstracts and posters, supporting development of white papers on literature reviews, and guiding interns working with the team on literature reviews focused thesis topics.
• Develops knowledge of EMEA RWS offerings in literature reviews and HEOR to support in business development opportunities.
• Works with senior team to co-manage small workstreams, project tasks, and thought leadership initiatives.

Qualifications and desired experience:

• We are looking for proactive individuals with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Candidates should have a strategic mindset; the ability to identify potential issues and suggest solutions is a valued quality.
• Previous experience with literature reviews is essential for the role.
• The ideal applicant should have apt interpersonal skills and the ability to establish relationships with both internal team members and clients. As such, fluency in conversational and business English is essential.
• The ability to demonstrate this through slide deck development, report writing, and presentations is essential.
• We recruit individuals from a variety of backgrounds to create a well-rounded team. If you are motivated, have a passion for healthcare, and strong organisational skills and experience in literature reviews, we encourage you to apply.

Desired skills and qualifications:

• 2+ years of professional experience involving systematic literature reviews preparation (PhD studies not counted as professional experience).
• A postgraduate degree in a relevant field (discipline such as health or bioscience-related, medicine, biomedical sciences, health economics, health policy, epidemiology, public health, or information science).
• A good knowledge of literature review methods (PRISMA principles, Cochrane guideline for SLRs, key HTA requirements).
• Experience with the use of databases such as EMBASE, MEDLINE, Cochrane, PubMed, etc. is essential.
• Experience with literature review methodology, conducting and reporting is essential.
• An understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare, critical appraisal, and the interpretation and synthesis of healthcare research evidence is essential.
• Experience in healthcare consulting/ in the life science industry or within academia involving collaboration with external and/or internal clients/stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with fluency in English.
• Enthusiastic about learning about systematic reviews and healthcare decision making.
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

Our commitment to you:

IQVIA is committed to your professional growth in the healthcare industry. During the first three months, new joiners will be paired with a more experienced hire in our ‘buddy’ system to offer support and advice in an informal setting. Over this time, consultants will work at a reduced capacity on billable projects to ensure suitable time for training. IQVIA offers numerous training opportunities. As a consultant, you will have opportunities for external training and conference attendance aligned with business and team objectives. IQVIA also offers unlimited access to eLearning courses on LinkedIn Learning and Learning Edge as well as access to our internal training courses.

The organisational structure of the team ensures that each consultant can have regular 1:1 meetings with their line manager. These meetings range from goal setting to advice for projects; the common theme is to provide personalised support for consultants. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits. You will have the opportunity to gain invaluable and transferable experience within an innovative team spread out across the EMEA region. Your new role offers flexibility, including remote working and occasional office visits.