Senior SLR Lead

Do you have a strong background in conducting HTA-focused Systematic Literature Reviews? Are you eager to take on a strategic leadership role within a dynamic Market Access/HEOR team? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The opportunity:

Our Value and Access business area has an exciting opportunity for a Systematic Literature Review Lead to join our growing Market Access and HEOR team, based in the UK. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in designing and executing high‑quality, HTA‑aligned systematic literature reviews to support evidence generation and value demonstration, working closely with client service teams and HEOR specialists.

• Design, conduct, and manage Systematic Literature Reviews (SLRs) to support Health Technology Assessment (HTA) submissions and evidence synthesis.
• Lead meta‑analyses and indirect treatment comparisons (ITCs), ensuring robust statistical methodologies.
• Perform data extraction, synthesis, and critical appraisal of published literature.
• Develop and execute systematic search strategies using key databases (e.g., MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane).
• Ensure compliance with PRISMA guidelines and HTA best practices.
• Interpret and report comparative effectiveness data in the context of Market Access and HEOR.
• Collaborate with statisticians and health economists to integrate SLR findings into economic models.
• Draft high‑quality SLR reports.
• Support proposal development and project planning for SLR‑related projects.
• Drive collaborations with medical communication teams to engage clients for evidence reviews and expand footprint in key accounts.
• Maintain a strong understanding of HTA trends, evolving SLR methodologies, and competitor landscape to drive innovation in evidence generation.

• Qualified to PhD level in Health Sciences field – Desirable.
• Extensive SLR experience; demonstrated expertise in conducting HTA‑aligned Systematic Literature Reviews, including meta‑analyses and indirect treatment comparisons.
• Understanding of global HTA agency requirements and guidelines for SLRs, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment.
• Strong expertise in data research methodologies, statistical analysis, and handling large datasets.
• Prior experience in a Market Access consultancy, Value Demonstration team, or HEOR function – Desirable.
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives effectively.
• Experience of leading and mentoring junior colleagues, nurturing a collaborative and growth‑oriented environment.
• Ability to critically appraise methodologies and data, providing strategic insights and recommendations.
• Experience in proposal development, client engagement, and identifying new business opportunities within the evidence synthesis domain.
• Familiarity with statistical packages such as R, STATA, SAS, or WinBUGs.

If you have the experience highlighted above, we would love to hear from you.