Manager- Systematic Literature Reviews

Career Category

Health Economics

Job Description

Global HEOR Systematic Literature Review Manager

Department: Global Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR)

Job Family: Health Economics

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Hyderabad, India

Reports To: Global Systematic Literature Review Team Lead

Position Summary

The Global Systematic Literature Review (SLR) Manager provides expertise in designing, executing, and managing literature review services within Amgen’s Global HEOR function. The SLR Manager will collaborate closely with Global HEOR Product Leads to align with HEOR product strategy. This role supports global access to Amgen's therapies through the generation of high-quality, evidence-based outputs across the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct end to end HTA grade SLRs

Support development of Global Value dossiers, AMCP dossiers, EU JCA Dossier, HEOR publications (slide decks, abstracts, posters, manuscripts)

Refine literature review questions in alignment with Global HEOR Product Lead and prepare research protocols.

Develop inclusion/exclusion criteria within the PICO framework.

Design literature searches for electronic databases (e.g., PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library) and grey literature (e.g., conference proceedings, regulatory sites).

Screen abstracts and full-texts to determine relevance based on PICO criteria.

Create and review PRISMA diagrams to document full-text study selection.

Develop and validate data abstraction tools; finalize analyzable datasets.

Draft evidence tables, figures, final reports, and presentation decks, interpreting patterns and trends.

Manage project timelines and deliverables.

Conduct training and onboarding for literature review tools and platforms.

Experience of working with literature review platforms and AI tools

Knowledge and experience of conducting meta-analyses

People: (1) Support and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders (2) Work effectively with global HEOR teams across various time zones

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in pharmacy, health economics, public health, medicine, epidemiology, or a related health sciences field.

Experience

Years of relevant experience in systematic literature review methods in the pharmaceutical, biotech or consulting setting: +6 years for Master’s degree and +8 years for Bachelor’s degree.

Experience in evidence synthesis feasibility assessments and network meta-analysis is preferred.

Proficiency in biomedical databases (e.g., MEDLINE, Embase).

Strong understanding of research principles and implementation.

Skills & Competencies

Excellent English oral and written communication, with ability to tailor content to different stakeholders; past medical writing experience is a plus

Skilled with EndNote or other reference management tools (preferred).

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Experience on systematic review tools and citation databases (e.g., PubMed, EMBASE);

High attention to detail and strong editing/fact-checking abilities.

Innovative use of artificial intelligence to boost efficiency

Organizational Behaviors

Team-oriented with demonstrated collaboration.

Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Comfortable working in a global team across time zones and cultures.

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