Associate / Sr. Associate Consultant — Epidemiology & Outcomes Research in India at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Associate / Sr. Associate Consultant — Epidemiology & Outcomes Research based in India.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact epidemiology, health economics, and outcomes research projects across diverse therapeutic areas.
You will support evidence generation and synthesis initiatives that help life sciences organizations make informed, evidence-based decisions.
The position combines rigorous scientific analysis with project delivery, client engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.
You will contribute to systematic and targeted literature reviews, evidence synthesis, data interpretation, and scientific deliverables.
The role also provides opportunities to guide junior colleagues and contribute to improving research methodologies and processes.
You will work in a collaborative, global, and intellectually engaging environment where quality, scientific rigor, and innovation are highly valued.
This is a fully remote, full-time opportunity suited to an experienced HEOR, epidemiology, or evidence-synthesis professional.

• Support the design and execution of systematic literature reviews, targeted literature reviews, and other evidence-review projects, including search strategies, screening criteria, data-extraction frameworks, and evidence-synthesis methodologies.
• Conduct structured searches across bibliographic databases and relevant evidence sources, applying project-specific inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Supervise junior colleagues on literature screening and data extraction activities while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Extract, organize, and quality-check evidence, critically appraise studies, and interpret complex clinical, epidemiological, economic, and health outcomes data.
• Identify evidence gaps, resolve complex data issues, and translate research findings into clear, accurate, and meaningful insights.
• Support qualitative and narrative evidence synthesis covering areas such as disease burden, treatment patterns, unmet needs, clinical outcomes, and broader health outcomes.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with appropriate guidance from senior team members, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
• Contribute to scientific and client-facing deliverables, including literature review reports, manuscripts, evidence/value dossiers, abstracts, posters, and presentations.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations, providing analytical perspectives, interpretation of findings, and project updates.
• Support project scoping, methodology development, proposal preparation, and estimation of project requirements.
• Collaborate closely with senior consultants and cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives and maintain delivery quality.
• Provide guidance and quality oversight to junior team members and contribute to knowledge-sharing and training initiatives.
• Support the continuous improvement of research methodologies, tools, workflows, and analytical processes, including the effective use of AI-enabled research tools.

• Postgraduate qualification such as MPH, MSc, MPharm, or equivalent in Epidemiology, Health Economics, Outcomes Research, Biostatistics, Pharmacy, Public Health, or a related life sciences discipline.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in HEOR, epidemiology, evidence synthesis, or related research within pharmaceutical companies, life sciences organizations, or consulting environments.
• Demonstrated experience conducting secondary research, literature reviews, systematic or targeted evidence reviews, and evidence synthesis.
• Strong epidemiological, analytical, and HEOR capabilities, with the ability to critically evaluate and interpret complex scientific and health outcomes evidence.
• Experience managing multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, quality, and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify evidence gaps, investigate complex issues, and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate scientific findings clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working collaboratively with senior consultants, cross-functional teams, clients, and junior colleagues.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, manage ambiguity, and remain flexible in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, reliability, and commitment to high-quality deliverables.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Familiarity with EndNote or equivalent reference-management software.
• Working knowledge of AI tools and their practical application to research, evidence synthesis, and analytical workflows.

• Fully remote: Work remotely from India with the flexibility associated with a distributed working environment.
• Full-time opportunity: Join a global team in a mid-level consulting position with meaningful project ownership.
• Career development: Opportunities to expand expertise across epidemiology, HEOR, evidence generation, and scientific research.
• Learning and mentorship: Work alongside experienced consultants and contribute to knowledge-sharing and training initiatives.
• Professional growth: Opportunities to take on increasing responsibility, supervise junior colleagues, and develop client-facing capabilities.
• Global collaboration: Engage with cross-functional and international teams across a range of therapeutic areas and life sciences projects.
• Meaningful work: Contribute to research and evidence-generation initiatives designed to support better-informed decisions within the life sciences sector.
• Inclusive culture: A collaborative environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, creativity, quality, and professional development.