PHARMAFull-time
Research Associate III - Evidence Synthesis
By Admin · Research & Development (Lab & Science)
REMOTE (IN)REMOTEPOSTED: 9/8/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONTHERMO FISHER SCIENTIFICLife Sciences / Scientific Instruments / Biotechnology
ROLE OVERVIEW
Lead systematic literature review and evidence synthesis projects supporting healthcare and pharmaceutical research. Independently manage research activities, deliverables, timelines and client communications while contributing to high-quality evidence generation.
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- •Define and refine research questions aligned with systematic literature review objectives
- •Design literature search strategies and algorithms for PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library and grey literature sources
- •Develop and apply PICOS-based inclusion and exclusion criteria
- •Oversee abstract and full-text screening and assess study eligibility
- •Review PRISMA study-flow documentation and validate data abstraction and extraction
- •Finalize analyzable datasets and draft tables and figures
- •Synthesize evidence and contribute to reports, protocols, statistical analysis plans, abstracts and manuscripts
- •Manage project plans, timelines, budgets, proposals and client communications while supporting junior staff and recruitment or training activities
Reporting Hierarchy: Reports to senior evidence synthesis/clinical research leadership; collaborates with research associates, senior researchers, project teams and clients
* Role responsibilities and qualifications synthesized based on industry benchmark standards.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in health sciences, economics, biology, natural sciences or related field with relevant experience
- MSc with significant related experience or Bachelor's degree with extensive relevant experience
- Proven experience in systematic literature review methods
- Experience in health economics and/or health services research
- Strong research implementation and evidence synthesis capabilities
- Ability to independently manage multiple projects and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- •Experience with network meta-analysis
- •Commercial experience in a research or consulting environment
- •Experience with real-world evidence, modeling and simulation
- •Prior staff supervision, training or line-management experience
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
Systematic literature review
evidence synthesis
PICOS
PRISMA
PubMed
EMBASE
Cochrane Library
grey literature searching
health economics
health services research
data abstraction
data extraction
research methodology
project management
scientific writing
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
Benefits: Health insurance, provident fund, paid leave, employee assistance and other standard benefits may apply
The supplied posting does not disclose a salary range or bonus/equity. Compensation should therefore be confirmed directly with Thermo Fisher Scientific during the recruitment process.
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global life sciences company providing scientific instruments, laboratory products, pharmaceutical services and clinical research capabilities. Its PPD business supports pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across drug development and clinical research.
TEAM SIZE: 125,000+ employees
INDUSTRY: Life Sciences / Scientific Instruments / Biotechnology
Culture: Research-focused environment centered on scientific innovation, collaboration, quality and advancing healthcare solutions.
EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP
Opportunity to progress toward Senior Research Associate, Consultant/Project Lead and evidence synthesis management roles, with potential expansion into health economics, real-world evidence, modeling and simulation or broader clinical research leadership.
APPLICATION ADVISORY
Highlight systematic literature review ownership, PICOS and PRISMA knowledge, database searching experience, evidence synthesis outputs and health economics/health services research exposure. Quantify projects, publications, client deliverables and leadership responsibilities where possible.
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
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