Job Information
ThermoFisher Scientific Research Associate I in Remote, Poland
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
DESCRIPTION:
About Evidera:
Evidera is a business within Thermo Fisher Scientific, a world leader in serving science with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Evidera provides integrated scientific expertise and global operational capabilities to help clients generate the evidence needed to optimize the market access and commercial potential of products.
Evidera has one of the largest, most well-respected Evidence Synthesis team in the industry. We are dedicated to advancing research and consultation in the life sciences industry, and our staff have influenced healthcare policy and decision making through work with NICE, IQWiG, FDA, EMA, CMS, HAS and many other organizations worldwide. The experts in the ES team have authored over 2400+ peer-reviewed publications dating back to 1974, with more than 140 in 2018 alone. The team members frequently participate on society boards and committees, e.g., ISPOR, ISOQOL, AMCP, DIA, ISPE, HTAi, and MDM.
As part of evidence synthesis, there are a variety of ways we help our clients and colleagues to:
Understand new indications in context of specific product strategy
Inform planning for primary research, such as choice of patient-reported outcome instruments and comparators
Estimate clinical comparisons of products versus competitors
Provide information for value development planning
Determine which databases have proved useful in target indications
Derive model inputs
Populate dossiers
Populate regulatory documents such as Risk Management Plans
The Role:
Research Associate I will provide scientific support to projects and begin to implement some tasks without supervision. Work on multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. Key requirements from RA1 in this diverse, career-building job are summarized below: (in some cases, performed under supervision):
Conduct literature searches in scientific literature databases (i.e., PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, etc.) and grey literature sources (conference proceedings, regulatory agencies). This could include helping to define and refine the relevant questions; identify relevant sources of literature; design, test and refine search strings; and organize the search yield within an appropriate project database.
Review of abstracts and full-text articles against defined inclusion/exclusion criteria to assess their suitability for inclusion in the review
Perform data abstraction and extraction (epidemiological and clinical data)
Assist in the preparation of analysable data sets, tables, and figures of analysis results
Draft sections of project deliverables (e.g. reports, protocols, statistical analysis plans) and participate in abstract and manuscript preparation
Assist with monitoring of project progress (e.g. with regards to timeline and budget)
Assist in development of project proposals (e.g. through gathering relevant material for inclusion, drafting background sections, and helping to conduct scoping searches and develop project budgets)
Participate in client meetings and prepare meeting minutes
Education, Professional Skills & Experience:
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree with 1-2 years relevant systematic literature review (SLR) experience
Basic understanding of research methods and practical knowledge of research implementation.
Educational background and experience in economics, biology, natural sciences, pharmacy, health economics, health sciences or a related field
Focused on details with strong time management skills
Excellent communication skills including presentations
Competent in written and spoken English, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Learning at Evidera:
The ES team consists of Subject Matter Experts with extensive experience working on Literature Reviews, Feasibility Assessments, and Network Meta-Analysis. Evidera provides learning opportunities through hands-on experience to all employees (irrespective of levels) on qualitative and quantitative assessment of the available literature. In addition, employees can participate in activities aimed at generating valuable insights using the literature review to support regulatory and HTA submissions, publications, and internal planning for clients.
Perks:
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, with clear opportunities for growth and career progression. You will have the opportunity to work on multiple projects with some of the industry’s leading researchers. Our offices boast a fun and collaborative working environment, frequent social events and a robust support system. We are committed to providing training and professional development, with ample opportunity to advance, for all our staff.
Evidera’s Core Competencies:
Customer Focus
Initiative
Teamwork
Problem Solving/Judgment
Accountability
If you resonate with our core competencies and want to contribute to research and consulting services driven by world-class science and thought leadership, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you.
Evidera, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, gender preference, disability, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.