Epidemiologist

Role Overview

• You will work on projects that involve the design and execution of a wide variety of real-world studies
• Perform statistical analyses and communicate results to external stakeholders in the healthcare sector
• Ensure that RWE projects are completed to an exceptionally high standard
• Participate in teleconferences and face-to-face meetings with external stakeholders
• Contribute to the design, execution and subsequent reporting of prospective, retrospective and cross-sectional real-world studies
• Develop protocols and statistical analysis, acquire and analyse data, and communicate findings in both written and oral formats
• Work in project teams alongside colleagues from all service areas

Requirements

• A degree level or higher qualification in a relevant subject is required (minimum 2.1 or above)
• A good understanding of epidemiological techniques and data analysis methods
• A good understanding of statistical techniques, sufficient to engage in technical discussions with our Statisticians
• The technical ability, coupled with the written and oral communication skills, to explain complex techniques and results to non-experts
• A good understanding of the R programming language used for the analysis of large datasets, and the willingness and ability to rapidly develop your programming skills
• A willingness to trial, explore or recommend new software or techniques that may suit specific projects
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, along with the ability to maintain a high level of customer service and the quality of deliverables under multiple competing demands
• Excellent organisational skills, with the flexibility to respond to changing deadlines
• The ability to use your initiative and work independently, in addition to working collaboratively within project teams
• Excellent written English; this will be assessed during the selection process

Benefits

• Discretionary profit share bonuses paid twice per year
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Critical illness cover
• Income protection
• Full funding for external training
• 25 days annual leave plus bank and public holidays
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Flexible benefits scheme offering cash payments, additional pension contributions and more
• Paid study leave and funding for external qualifications
• Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection and Life Assurance
• Paid and unpaid sabbaticals based on length of service