Alexandra-Andreea Ciritel

Researcher at @CoSRH | SRH · Family Demography · Evidence Synthesis | Systematic Reviews · HTA | PhD Social Statistics | Open to Research & Consulting Roles

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

About

Research consultant and social scientist, with PhD in Social Statistics & Demography (Southampton) | MSc, Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research. Specialised in sexual and reproductive health, family demography, and couple dynamics. Published first-author in peer-reviewed journals on sexual intimacy, relationship transitions, and reproductive behaviour. Skilled in quantitative and mixed-methods analysis, systematic reviews, and evidence synthesis - including HTA/NICE dossiers and clinical guideline development. Cross-sector experience across universities, NGOs, public health institutions, and pharma consultancy. Available for research positions, academic collaborations, NGO projects, and consulting. 📩 Connect or message directly. Consultora en investigación y científica social, con Doctorado en Estadística Social y Demografía (Universidad de Southampton) | Máster, Instituto Max Planck de Investigación Demográfica. Mi investigación se centra en la salud sexual y reproductiva, la demografía familiar y la dinámica de pareja. Autora principal de publicaciones en revistas científicas revisadas por pares sobre intimidad sexual, transiciones relacionales y comportamiento reproductivo. Con experiencia en análisis cuantitativo y de métodos mixtos, revisiones sistemáticas y síntesis de evidencia — incluyendo dossieres HTA/NICE y desarrollo de guías clínicas. Experiencia multisectorial en universidades, ONGs, instituciones de salud pública y consultoría farmacéutica. Disponible para puestos de investigación, colaboraciones académicas, proyectos con ONGs y consultoría.

Experience

  • Researcher at CoSRH - College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Leading systematic reviews informing national clinical guidelines in sexual and reproductive healthcare • Developing PRISMA-compliant protocols and advanced search strategies (Ovid Platform) • Conducting risk-of-bias assessments and GRADE evaluations for policy recommendations • Collaborating with clinicians and multidisciplinary stakeholders to translate evidence into practice • Contributing to guideline development and policy-relevant outputs in reproductive health

  • Lead Scientific Researcher at Central Military Emergency Hospital "Dr. Carol Davila", Department of Thoracic Surgery
    Nov 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

    • Leading and co-authoring on healthcare research projects focused on survival and diagnosis in oncology

  • Systematic Reviewer at Kleijnen Systematic Reviews Ltd
    Feb 2025 - Dec 2025 · 11 mos

    • Conducted systematic and rapid evidence syntheses across diabetes, mental health, and public health • Performed screening, data extraction, and critical appraisal using DistillerSR • Synthesized findings into structured reports to support healthcare decision-making

  • Experienced Consultant HEMA at Amaris Consulting
    Feb 2023 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Conducted systematic and targeted literature reviews for healthcare and life sciences clients in oncology, urology, mental health and rare diseases after PRISMA and Cochrane Collaboration guidelines. • Co-authored peer-reviewed abstracts on health economics, patient quality of life and research methodology in healthcare. • Drafted value communication strategies to ensure clear research findings and strong value messages. • Assessed and developed treatment guidelines in public health for UNICEF, WHO • Conducted meta-analysis and indirect treatment comparison protocols

  • Visiting Researcher at University of Southampton
    Jun 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Collaborated on interdisciplinary research examining couple stability, sexual intimacy, and relationship transitions, contributing to evidence on family demography and partnership dynamics