Reviews and Synthesis Manager

The Reviews and Synthesis Manager will lead the development and maintenance of high-quality evidence synthesis products. This role is crucial in ensuring that the Global Safety Evidence Centre can provide robust, clear, relevant and timely evidence to inform a wide range of decision-making processes across sectors.

What we offer you

• Hybrid and flexible work schedules with an appreciation for work-life balance
• Working in a global company with the ability to work with different cultures and diverse people
• The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is values-driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programs

The role

Technical Professional

Evidence Synthesis

• Conduct and oversee systematic reviews and meta-analyses on various topics related to global safety
• Develop and implement policies and methodology for evidence synthesis projects, reviewing the policies regularly to incorporate learning and from developments in the field
• Ensure the quality and rigor of evidence synthesis outputs

Evidence System Leadership

• Identify and address gaps in the evidence base by scoping research needs, establishing appropriate review type(s) and commissioning new research both directly and indirectly with partners or systems
• Supporting the use of review level evidence in decision making including capability and capacity building (evidence literacy)

Professional Development

• Stay updated with the latest methodologies and best practices in evidence synthesis
• Contribute to the development of new tools and guidelines to enhance the evidence synthesis process including new technological developments such as AI and multi-language synthesis
• Maintain and build professional network in the evidence field

Delivery and Organisational

Project Management

• Manage the scope, timelines, and budgets of evidence synthesis projects
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to deliver projects on time
• Monitor and report on project progress and outcomes

Stakeholder Engagement and Communications

• Collaborate with policymakers, practitioners, and other stakeholders to identify evidence needs
• Translate complex evidence synthesis findings into accessible formats for diverse audiences
• Present findings at conferences, workshops, and other forums

Teamwork

• Supervise and mentor junior staff and teams involved in evidence synthesis work
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Provide training and development opportunities for team members
• Project delivery across all areas of the Foundation's work as required

What you bring

Education

• Bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant field
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in evidence synthesis or related fields
• Proven track record of managing complex projects and delivering high-quality outputs

Skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of industry guidelines, methods and standards (Quant, Qual & Grey literature)
• Excellent research methods (qualitative and quantitative) including data collection, analysis and synthesis including systematic reviews and questionnaires
• Ability to analyse and interpret different forms of data using a variety of software packages e.g. proficiency in systematic review software and tools
• Experience working in a synthesis team, evidence Centre or similar evidence-based policy environment
• Familiarity with safety and/or engineering and its decision-making contexts and processes across sectors
• Strong network within the evidence synthesis community

If you share our vision for safety and sustainability, we want to hear from you.