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Research Scientist - Meta Research - London - Evidera The Team Just about anyone seeking published literature to answer research questions can type terms into a database and then hope to make sense of the information retrieved. But when done without the right knowledge, skills, and experience, such an exercise risks answers that are biased, confusing, incomplete, or wholly incorrect. This helps explain what makes Meta Research different. We offer broad clinical knowledge and expertise in finding and assessing complex information. This effort is further enhanced by our breadth of experience in quantitative evaluation of the evidence, including meta-analyses. This means our clients and Evidera colleagues can rely on us to discover, synthesize, and contextualize the data that really matter and thereby provide them with insights they could not have obtained by themselves. Through these efforts, our clients are provided with an approach that can be customised to fit needs that range from internal landscape overviews to network meta-analyses to support reimbursement submissions to health technology assessment bodies. Here are just some of the things we help our clients and colleagues do: * Understand new indications in context of specific product strategy. * Estimate clinical comparisons of products versus competitors using quantitative methods. * Derive model inputs. * Populate dossiers. * Inform planning for primary research, such as choice of patient-reported outcome instruments and comparators in clinical trial design. * Capitalize on existing research while assessing evidence gaps. * Provide information for value development planning. * Create comparative effectiveness assessments for submission to payers. * Publish methodological research for dissemination to advance the field. * Populate regulatory documents to support queries related to SLR and NMA methods The Role We are looking for a Research Scientist for our Meta Research team. A key component of this role will be to ensure that the team's thinking and approach is grounded in leading research and best scientific and consulting practice for this methodology. In addition to such team-wide interests and priorities, you will be the independent principal investigator/consultant of projects and oversee all aspects of project delivery, including delegating project-management tasks to junior staff. This role will also involve scientific responsibility for project completion, strategic consultation, and for use of best methods to address research needs. Specifically, this will include design and implementation of selected studies; conceptualization of advanced study designs; and development of study protocols. You will: * Lead interactions with clients in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. * Review and finalize project deliverables and ensure study findings are valid and reliable. * Have final responsibility for project budgets, deliverables and timelines; and identify scope expansion and need for amendments * Participate in business development, including input into proposal review, kick off meetings and bid defence meetings by reviewing key challenges and suggesting solutions. * Support sales through methodological excellence * Review, track and own annual sales target * Be accountable for growth in your area of responsibility. * Direct other "non-billable" activities (e.g. design conceptual approaches for proposals, supervise junior staff, identify and pursue business opportunities within Evidera and bring in new projects). * Serve as consultant to other principal investigators or staff on other SLR projects. * Act as a guide and mentor to the staff across Evidera locations. * Travel (internationally), as is expected. Skills and Experience * Broad experience in SLR methods in health economics and/or health services research * Experience with HTA/regulatory submissions, including National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, SMC, and other European HTA bodies and the European Medicines Agency * Very good understanding of relevant methodology and statistics * Deep understanding of research principles and familiarity with key aspects of the literature (historical and current) * Knowledge of practical research implementation * Excellent communication skills including presentations * Competent in written and spoken English. * Experience in using MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel Education * PhD with some experience in areas described above; or Master's with extensive experience in areas described above. What we offer you * Evidera offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with clear opportunities for growth and career progression. * You will have the opportunity to work on multiple projects with some of the industry's leading researchers. * Our London office boasts a fun and collaborative working environment, frequent social events and a robust support system. * We are committed to providing training and professional development, with ample opportunity to advance, for all of our staff. Due to Evidera's exceptional growth plans, we are always interested in hearing from experienced healthcare/life science consulting candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: meta research, health economics, real-world evidence, clinical outcomes assessments, project leadership, client engagement, and pricing & reimbursement. We generally prefer candidates who are able to work in our Bethesda, Lexington, London, Montreal, Budapest or San Francisco locations. But if you don't see an appropriate opening posted at this time, please email your resume and a cover letter of interest to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Our ongoing recruitment efforts also include the following roles: * Senior Research Associates * Research Associates at all levels How to Apply: To apply please complete your online profile by attaching your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for the role. All applications are reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted. http://careers.evidera.com/job-search/?cjobid=AR58992129&rpid=13946 Evidera, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.