Inizio Ignite, Putnam
Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health.
Our Putnam strategy consulting team bridges science and strategy to enable confident decision-making and build value for pharma. We partner with leading health and life science companies serving brand & commercial leaders, Medical Affairs, access & pricing, and R&D. Our expertise spans offerings including therapeutic area strategy, data & AI strategy, go-to-market strategy, commercialization & growth, value, pricing & access (VPA) strategy, and evidence generation. Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.
Role Overview
A dynamic and proactive professional with experience in Systematic Literature Reviews (SLR) and healthcare research.
Skill and Expertise - FOR SLR BACKGROUND
What you'll be doing
- Support the design and development of systematic review protocols.
- Conduct literature searches across healthcare databases.
- Perform structured and targeted literature reviews to support evidence generation activities.
- Screen abstracts and full-text articles according to study criteria.
- Extract and organize relevant clinical, epidemiological, economic, and humanistic outcomes data.
- Conduct quality assessment of identified studies.
- Support data synthesis and reporting activities.
- Assist in preparing technical reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
- Participate in internal and client discussions as required.
What you'll need
- Basic understanding of systematic review methodologies and evidence synthesis.
- Experience with literature databases such as PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library.
- Familiarity with EndNote and/or Reference Manager.
- Knowledge of data extraction and quality assessment methodologies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Educational Qualification - B.Pharm / M.Pharm / PhD
Typical Experience -
- B Pharm/MPharm candidates: 3-5 years in literature reviews especially SLRs focused at HTA submissions
- PhD candidates: 0-2 years if enough SLR experience during academic years
- Desirable: Authored manuscripts, posters, publications, or conference presentations related to literature reviews or healthcare research.
At Inizio, we value inclusivity, recognize the power of diversity, and inspire the next generation of changemakers. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome all applications regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or disability.
Artificial IntelligenceInizio may use AI technologies to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. We are committed to fair, inclusive, and human-led hiring practices.
Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.
Skills Required
- Degree in Life Sciences, Public Health, Health Economics, or an equivalent field
- 7-10 years of relevant experience
- Experience designing, planning, executing, and managing systematic review studies in healthcare
- Expertise screening title and abstract and full-text publications
- Experience with data extraction and quality assessment
- Ability to manage complex projects and drive structured problem-solving
- Ability to interpret complex data and write technical reports with clear value messages
- Excellent client communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Strong project management capabilities
What We Do
Putnam is a premier strategy consulting firm serving biopharmaceutical, diagnostics, medical device clients, and the private equity / venture capital community. For 30 years, we have offered objective, high impact strategic advice and analytical services, helping to support clients in crucial business decisions at all stages of the product and franchise lifecycle. Putnam is part of Inizio Advisory. Inizio is a strategic partner for health and life sciences with a full suite of medical, marketing, advisory and engagement services.
