Consultant - Systematic and Literature Reviews

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UK, Reading Portugal, Lisbon Until 10/6/2026 3+ years exp First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description
Consultant/Health Economist - Systematic & Literature Reviews. UK/Ireland/Spain/Portugal

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.


As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.


We are currently seeking a Consultant - Literature Reviews to join our HEOR team.  The team is highly respected in the field of health technology assessment (HTA) and health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) for both the quality of our work and methodological innovations. Our research is frequently used to support decision-making at Health Technology Assessment agencies, as well as methodological advances in the field.

This is an opportunity to work for ICON Health Economics (HE), a division of ICON plc, an international clinical research organization headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. We are respected globally for the quality and innovation of our work, undertaking consultancy projects for international clients in both the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.

In this role, you will be required to contribute to all aspects of the group’s work and, in particular to utilize and develop their skills in evidence synthesis, including systematic and targeted literature reviews, and network meta-analyses/indirect comparisons. In return the candidate will receive extensive on the job training from our senior scientists as well as the opportunity to attend external technical training courses and to attend and present at major international conferences. We are dedicated to furthering our research and development in the field of Health Economics and, as such, promote publication of work undertaken. The candidate recruited for the role will be actively encouraged to publish work they contribute to.

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent as relevant, Master’s degree preferred. Background in biology/ medicine will be desirable
  • Genuine interest and experience in literature reviews and evidence synthesis (NMAs)
  • 3-4 years of systematic literature review experience
  • Expertise in project management, and delegation in a global team setting
  • Experience / familiarity with one or more of the following statistical packages (R, STATA, SAS, WinBUGs)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Accuracy, attention to detail and time management skills
  • A strong desire to learn quickly and to gain a deep understanding of the work of the group
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team with a high degree of self-motivation
  • Leadership potential

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.


Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.


Benefits may include:

  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.


Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.


Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.


If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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About this role

Summary

Conducts systematic reviews, evidence synthesis, and contributes to health economic research

Job title

Consultant - Systematic and Literature Reviews

Experience level

3-4 years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

UK, Ireland, Spain, Portugal; remote work possible

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

literature reviewsevidence synthesissystematic reviewsnetwork meta-analysesproject managementstatistical packages (R, STATA, SAS, WinBUGs)communication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

literature reviewsevidence synthesissystematic reviewsnetwork meta-analyseshealth technology assessment
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Reading, UK

On-site City

Lisbon, Portugal

On-site City

Madrid, Spain

On-site City

Barcelona, Spain

On-site City

Limerick, Ireland

On-site City

Dublin, Ireland

On-site City
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