Lead Consultant – Systematic Reviews, Evidence Synthesis

ICON plc

Lead Consultant for systematic reviews and evidence synthesis with ICON, a global clinical research organization. Overseeing project management, client relationships, and team development for health economics and epidemiology.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeReading • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

systematic literature reviewsevidence synthesistargeted literature reviewsproject managementproposal writingpeople managementbusiness developmenttechnical mentorshipdata analysisquantitative research

Soft Skills

client relationship managementteam leadershipstrategic contributioncommunicationself-motivationcollaborationtraining and developmentproblem-solvingorganizational skillsopen and honest communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s degreePhDMDPharmD

Industry Keywords

public healthhealth economicsoperational researchmedical statisticsepidemiologyconsultancypharmaceutical industrydevices industryacademic environmentsenior leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as project director and manage all aspects of systematic literature reviews (SLRs) and/or evidence synthesis (NMAs, ITCs) to ensure the quality of all deliverables meets client requirements.
Establish and maintain client relationships and take the lead with proposal development for all SLRs, targeted literature reviews (TLRs)
Provide oversight of resourcing, staff development, recruitment activities, and departmental growth within the practice
Provide strategic contribution and lead business development and proposal processes
Provide technical mentorship to junior reviewers, identify and manage training needs and provide on the job training and support as required
Lead publications/scientific communications for self and department staff
Direct, manage and be involved in proposal writing, project work and client liaison
Provide support to the senior leadership in implementing business strategies for the practice
Form part of the management team of the global practice and in the day to day management of the group
Demonstrate and actively promote an open and honest working environment.
Travel (approximately 15%) domestic or international.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Master’s degree or higher (PhD) in public health, health economics or a related quantitative discipline, such as operational research, medical statistics, or epidemiology or a clinical degree such as MD, PharmD
Experience in designing and leading SLRs/TLRs and/or Evidence Synthesis
Significant relevant industry/ consultancy experience; where consultancy is preferred
Demonstrable experience of people management
Demonstrable experience of business development
Significant experience within a consulting, academic or pharmaceutical/ devices industry environment
Proven management experience, in particular the ability to lead a team of junior analysts
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
High self-motivation
Leadership potential

Benefits

Comp & perks

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