Associate / Sr. Associate Consultant — Epidemiology & Outcomes Research

Accountabilities:

• • Support the design and execution of systematic literature reviews, targeted literature reviews, and other evidence-review projects, including search strategies, screening criteria, data-extraction frameworks, and evidence-synthesis methodologies.
  • Conduct structured searches across bibliographic databases and relevant evidence sources, applying project-specific inclusion and exclusion criteria.
  • Supervise junior colleagues on literature screening and data extraction activities while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.
  • Extract, organize, and quality-check evidence, critically appraise studies, and interpret complex clinical, epidemiological, economic, and health outcomes data.
  • Identify evidence gaps, resolve complex data issues, and translate research findings into clear, accurate, and meaningful insights.
  • Support qualitative and narrative evidence synthesis covering areas such as disease burden, treatment patterns, unmet needs, clinical outcomes, and broader health outcomes.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects with appropriate guidance from senior team members, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
  • Contribute to scientific and client-facing deliverables, including literature review reports, manuscripts, evidence/value dossiers, abstracts, posters, and presentations.
  • Participate in client meetings and presentations, providing analytical perspectives, interpretation of findings, and project updates.
  • Support project scoping, methodology development, proposal preparation, and estimation of project requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with senior consultants and cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives and maintain delivery quality.
  • Provide guidance and quality oversight to junior team members and contribute to knowledge-sharing and training initiatives.
  • Support the continuous improvement of research methodologies, tools, workflows, and analytical processes, including the effective use of AI-enabled research tools.

  Requirements:

  • Postgraduate qualification such as MPH, MSc, MPharm, or equivalent in Epidemiology, Health Economics, Outcomes Research, Biostatistics, Pharmacy, Public Health, or a related life sciences discipline.
  • 4–6 years of relevant experience in HEOR, epidemiology, evidence synthesis, or related research within pharmaceutical companies, life sciences organizations, or consulting environments.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting secondary research, literature reviews, systematic or targeted evidence reviews, and evidence synthesis.
  • Strong epidemiological, analytical, and HEOR capabilities, with the ability to critically evaluate and interpret complex scientific and health outcomes evidence.
  • Experience managing multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, quality, and deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify evidence gaps, investigate complex issues, and develop practical solutions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate scientific findings clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience working collaboratively with senior consultants, cross-functional teams, clients, and junior colleagues.
  • Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, manage ambiguity, and remain flexible in a fast-paced consulting environment.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, reliability, and commitment to high-quality deliverables.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Familiarity with EndNote or equivalent reference-management software.
  • Working knowledge of AI tools and their practical application to research, evidence synthesis, and analytical workflows.

  Benefits:

  • Fully remote: Work remotely from India with the flexibility associated with a distributed working environment.
  • Full-time opportunity: Join a global team in a mid-level consulting position with meaningful project ownership.
  • Career development: Opportunities to expand expertise across epidemiology, HEOR, evidence generation, and scientific research.
  • Learning and mentorship: Work alongside experienced consultants and contribute to knowledge-sharing and training initiatives.
  • Professional growth: Opportunities to take on increasing responsibility, supervise junior colleagues, and develop client-facing capabilities.
  • Global collaboration: Engage with cross-functional and international teams across a range of therapeutic areas and life sciences projects.
  • Meaningful work: Contribute to research and evidence-generation initiatives designed to support better-informed decisions within the life sciences sector.
  • Inclusive culture: A collaborative environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, creativity, quality, and professional development.