Thermo Fisher Scientific

Systematic Literature Review Project Manager (RA III)

Poland

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare ResearchIndustries

Job Description

Employment Type: Full-time Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions: Office

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.

Position Overview

This role will independently direct key aspects of systematic literature review (SLR) research projects with guidance from senior staff, as well as manage multiple projects with tasks varying to degree by project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Define and refine research questions as they pertain to the SLR objectives.
  • Design of literature searches/algorithms to be implemented in scientific literature databases (i.e., PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, etc.) and grey literature sources (conference proceedings, regulatory agencies).
  • Develop inclusion/exclusion criteria within the PICOS framework to be implemented during screening process.
  • Oversee the screening of abstracts and full-text articles against defined inclusion/exclusion criteria to assess their suitability for inclusion in the review.
  • Review the PRISMA diagram depicting the study attrition.
  • Validate data abstraction and extraction.
  • Finalize the analyzable dataset.
  • Draft tables and figures for analysis results.
  • Synthesize the evidence base by through drafting and editing sections of project deliverables (e.g., reports, protocols, statistical analysis plans) and dissemination activities, abstract and manuscript preparation.
  • Delegate tasks to junior staff and review their work as appropriate.
  • Develop a project plan and monitor project progress, including timeline and budget.
  • Draft project proposals, including scoping the body of evidence and preparing project budgets.
  • Co-lead (or lead) client communications, both via email, phone, and in-person; responsible for day-to-day communications.
  • Participate in non-literature-based research and consulting activities within other departments (e.g., modeling and simulation, real-world evidence).
  • Participate in staff recruitment and training efforts.
  • Serve as a line manager (depending on skills/experience).

Education, Professional Skills & Experience

  • PhD in health sciences, economics, biology, natural sciences or a related field with some related experience; MSc. with significant related experience, or Bachelors with extensive relevant experience.
  • Proven experience in systematic literature review methods in health economics and/or health services research.
  • Experience in network meta-analysis would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Personal Skills & Competencies

  • Commercial experience in a similar environment is highly desirable, but not essential.
  • Deep understanding of research principles and demonstrated practical research implementation.
  • Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
  • Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.
  • Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals.
  • Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence.
  • Ability to perform under stress.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Regular and consistent attendance.

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 work environment.

Skills

Systematic Literature Review
Literature Search Design
PRISMA
Data Abstraction
Data Extraction
Statistical Analysis
Project Management
Literature Databases (PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane)
Protocol Development
Team Delegation

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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