Job Overview
Responsible for the end-to-end development and on-time delivery of health technology assessment (HTA) dossiers, systematic literature reviews, health economic models (HEOR) and value communication materials for clients in the life sciences industry. Operates at the intersection of clinical evidence, economic modeling, and regulatory strategy, supporting national submissions. Contributes to client relationship management, business development support, and the scientific mentorship of team members.
Essential Functions
Plans, conducts, and reports systematic literature reviews (SLR), rapid reviews, scoping reviews, and targeted literature reviews in compliance with international methodological guidelines (PRISMA, Cochrane Handbook, PROSPERO registration standards), supporting both clinical and economic chapters of HTA dossiers.
Performs critical appraisal of clinical studies using validated tools (RoB 2, ROBINS-I, AMSTAR-2) and synthesizes evidence quality using the GRADE framework, ensuring methodological transparency in all deliverables.
Develops and populates evidence tables, narrative syntheses, and indirect treatment comparisons (ITC/NMA) to support regulatory submissions and scientific publications.
Identifies and critically analyzes real-world evidence (RWE) studies, observational data, and registry-based analyses to complement and contextualize randomized controlled trial data.
Stays current with evolving clinical guidelines, therapeutic landscapes, and disease area developments relevant to assigned projects and client portfolios.
Develops and delivers comprehensive economic dossiers — including cost-effectiveness (CEA), cost-utility (CUA), cost-minimization (CMA), and budget impact analyses (BIA) — for submission to national HTA bodies ensuring full methodological and regulatory compliance.
Develops high-quality manuscripts for peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Prepares structured abstracts, posters, and oral presentation materials for national and international scientific congresses (ISPOR, HTAi, Brazilian HTA meetings), representing the organization and clients in scientific forums.
Develops value communication materials tailored to diverse stakeholder audiences.
Structures and delivers client presentations of project results, including HTA submission readouts, model walkthroughs, and strategic access recommendations.
Proactively manages project timelines, scope, resource allocation, and day-to-day communication with clients and internal team members, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery of all project components within budget.
Conducts client alignment meetings, interim update calls, and final results presentations, managing expectations and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction throughout the engagement lifecycle.
Provides scientific direction, quality review, and day-to-day guidance to Analysts and junior Consultants assigned to engagements, supporting their professional development and ensuring methodological consistency across deliverables.
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences (Pharmacy, Medicine, Biomedicine, Nursing, Dentistry), Engineering, or Economics – Required
Master's or Doctoral Degree in Health Economics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Pharmacoeconomics, or related field – Preferred
4–7 years of experience in HTA, HEOR, Market Access consulting, or the life sciences industry
Hands-on experience preparing and submitting HTA dossiers to, or equivalent international agencies (NICE, CADTH, EUnetHTA, PBAC) – required
Experience conducting or overseeing systematic literature reviews following PRISMA and Cochrane guidelines – required
Advanced English proficiency in scientific reading, writing, and oral communication — Required
Strong presentation and client influencing skills, with demonstrated ability to deliver results to senior stakeholders
Ability to mentor junior team members and provide constructive scientific and methodological guidance
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize effectively, and deliver under tight deadlines
Availability to work in a hybrid model based in São Paulo, SP (Capital) — Required
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