Senior Consultant – Evidence Synthesis, Global Health Economics

IQVIA

Senior Consultant supporting evidence synthesis and technical leadership for healthcare clients at IQVIA. Implementing innovative methods and engaging in diverse projects for improved health outcomes.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timePorto Salvo • 🇵🇹 PortugalSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evidence synthesis project management, statistical leadership, and advanced programming in R, WinBUGS, OpenBUGS, and JAGS. Capable of effectively communicating complex statistical concepts to diverse audiences while driving innovative research methodologies.

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Evidence Synthesis Project ManagementBayesian StatisticsProgramming in RStatistical LeadershipScientific Writing

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Hard Skills

Bayesian StatisticsGeneralized Linear ModelsFeasibility AssessmentsDirect and Indirect Treatment ComparisonsPopulation-Adjustment MethodsSurrogate Endpoint EvaluationStructured Expert ElicitationSurvival AnalysesProgramming in RStatistical Software (WinBUGS, OpenBUGS, JAGS)

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem-SolvingOral CommunicationClient EngagementTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

RWinBUGSOpenBUGSJAGSStan

Industry Keywords

Medical StatisticsBiostatisticsEpidemiologyPublic HealthHealth EconomicsConsultancyCROPharmaceuticalBiotechPost-Graduate Research

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 to the delivery of diverse evidence synthesis projects
Full proficiency and demonstrable coding/programming experience in WinBUGS, OpenBUGS, JAGS and R is required, and knowledge of Stan is desirable
Support project implementation including overall project management and client engagement
Conceptualize evidence synthesis engagements in response to client request for proposals
Drive the development of innovative methods and the dissemination of research outputs in peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences
Serve as a line manager for junior staff members

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), surrogate endpoint evaluation, structured expert elicitation, survival analyses
Strong programming skills in R and good command of Stan or WinBUGS/OpenBUGS/JAGS
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including in the context of client strategic challenges
Excellent scientific writing skills.
Excellent oral communication skills and ability to convey technically complex issues to non-technical audiences and teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities