Senior Consultant – Evidence Synthesis, Global Health Economics

IQVIA

Technical lead in Evidence Synthesis at IQVIA managing multiple consulting projects and providing statistical leadership while mentoring junior staff.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeCenturion • 🇿🇦 South AfricaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in statistical leadership and project management within evidence synthesis, with a strong foundation in Bayesian statistics and programming in R. Capable of mentoring junior team members while ensuring high-quality deliverables and client engagement.

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Master’s Degree in Statistics or Related Discipline5+ Years Experience as StatisticianBayesian Statistics ExpertiseProgramming Skills in RExperience in Evidence Synthesis Projects

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Hard Skills

Bayesian StatisticsGeneralized Linear ModelsFeasibility AssessmentsDirect and Indirect Treatment ComparisonsPopulation-Adjustment TechniquesStatistical LeadershipProject ManagementScientific Writing

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsMentoring Skills

Tools & Technologies

RStanWinBUGSOpenBUGSJAGS

Industry Keywords

ConsultancyCROPharmaceuticalBiotechAcademia

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day activities of multiple evidence synthesis projects with the support of junior team members
Provide senior technical and statistical leadership and effective ad hoc problem-solving support
Edit, review, and develop scripts to ensure accurate and efficient implementation
Support project implementation including overall project management and client engagement
Conceptualize evidence synthesis engagements in response to client request for proposals
Mentor and coach junior statisticians and project delivery teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in (medical) statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, epidemiology, public health, health economics or related discipline
At least 5 years prior relevant experience working as a statistician in consultancy, CRO, pharmaceutical/biotech or academia (as post-graduate researcher)
Strong quantitative skills and experience with Bayesian statistics, generalized linear models, feasibility assessments, direct and indirect treatment comparisons (ITCs), population-adjustment (MAIC, STC, ML-NMR)
Strong programming skills in R and good command of Stan or WinBUGS/OpenBUGS/JAGS
Experience developing tools or automating processes used in ITCs
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent scientific writing skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development
Flexible work arrangements
Mentoring
Coaching
Equipment allowances