Director of Evidence Reviews and Data Synthesis - Canada or UK-based

Stratenym

11d•Remote

About The Position

STRATENYM is a fully remote international market access consultancy that works with pharmaceutical clients to provide strategic insight and support product launches around the world. The company has a relatively flat, collaborative structure and emphasizes autonomy, professional growth, and sustainable work. The Director of Evidence Reviews and Data Synthesis leads STRATENYM’s systematic review and data synthesis program, balancing quality, efficiency, and timely delivery of client work. The Director provides strategic direction, oversees research and project execution, and leads the department’s day-to-day operations, including team direction, prioritization, performance, and workload balance. The role also contributes to business development and organizational growth through client prospecting, proposal development, partnership building, and marketing initiatives. This is a full-time, remote role open to applicants authorized to work in Canada or the UK. International travel is required. The starting salary is CAD $140,000–$150,000 per year.

Requirements

PhD or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant field, such as epidemiology, public health, health sciences, or social sciences.
Extensive experience conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
Proficiency with relevant software, such as Covidence, Distiller, Nested Knowledge, or EndNote.
At least 5 years of experience in consultancy or the pharmaceutical industry; applicable experience scoping projects, adhering to budgets, and pitching services may be considered.
Demonstrated leadership and management experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects.
In-depth knowledge of market access, reimbursement channels, research methodologies, evidence synthesis techniques, and statistical analysis methods.
Excellent communication and writing skills, including the ability to explain complex information to diverse audiences.
Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and contributions to evidence-based practice or policy development.
Business development experience, including grant writing, proposal development, and partnership building.
Exceptional written and spoken English.
Confident and professional demeanor, with comfort interacting with senior pharmaceutical company executives.
Ability to travel internationally.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing a delivery team, operations team, or cross-functional team.
Genuine interest in helping people develop their careers.
Ability to give clear, kind, and direct feedback.
Calm, steady, and fair approach under pressure.
Ability to protect boundaries and enforce accountability.
Strong emotional intelligence and comfort making decisions.
Ability to thrive in an environment with the authority to lead.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction for the systematic review and data synthesis program, aligning its goals with organizational objectives.
Develop approaches to improve the efficiency and quality of systematic review processes and participate in leadership decisions about the team, service offering, and company growth.
Identify and pursue business opportunities, follow up on client prospects and leads, and develop collaborative partnerships.
Lead proposal development, including project scoping and budgeting, preparing and delivering proposals and pitches, and reviewing statements of work and change orders.
Participate in networking events, conferences, and on-site client meetings.
Recruit, train, and manage researchers, analysts, and support staff; foster an inclusive environment that supports collaboration and professional growth.
Assign responsibilities, set goals, evaluate performance, and manage team priorities and workload.
Conceptualize systematic literature reviews, targeted reviews, and other secondary research initiatives using a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.
Develop and execute marketing initiatives, including webinars, panel discussions, white papers, and conference presentations, to strengthen STRATENYM’s position in market access and HEOR.
Translate research findings into actionable recommendations for clients and other stakeholders.
Advise pharmaceutical, biotech, and device industry clients on literature reviews and evidence synthesis.
Stay current with developments in systematic review methods and evidence synthesis techniques, and ensure adherence to established protocols and standards.
Oversee the planning and execution of systematic review and evidence synthesis projects.
Coordinate with stakeholders to define research questions, search strategies, and inclusion criteria.
Establish quality assurance processes, conduct internal reviews and audits, and address discrepancies to ensure accurate and reliable outputs.
Provide guidance on reporting standards and facilitate publication of review findings in peer-reviewed journals.
Manage the department’s day-to-day operations and solve problems while supporting sustainable team workloads.

Benefits

Transparent, performance-driven annual compensation adjustments and bonuses.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Health Spending Account for paramedical services and other extended health needs.
Personal Spending Account for wellbeing purchases and activities.
Sabbatical program after 5 years, with fully paid extended time away.
Generous vacation, personal days, and sick time.
Annual paid holiday shutdown that does not draw from PTO.
Flexible work hours.
100% remote work environment.
Professional development funding for courses, certifications, conferences, and learning resources.
Travel opportunities, including international conferences and in-person retreats.
Home office equipment.
Inclusive, mission-driven culture.