!*Observational Research Manager -Leading Biotechnology - Homebased in the UK!*

Planet Pharma
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1 month ago
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!*Observational Research Manager -Leading Biotechnology - Homebased in the UK!*


Location:Remote in the UK

FTE:Full time - 12 month contract (Has the view to extend)

Start date:ASAP

Rate:Very good rate


Job Description


Planet Pharma are working with a leading biotechnology company dedicated to discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative medicines. They focus on addressing serious illnesses and improving the quality of life for patients worldwide. Their expertise spans areas such as oncology, cardiovascular health, bone health, inflammation, and rare diseases.


Role overview:

Within this context, the Observational Research Scientist role will be based in the Center for Observational Research (CFOR) and will contribute to supporting products throughout their life cycle and across various functional areas of the organization.


The role involves collaborating with team members to design, plan, and deliver studies utilizing in-house databases and registries. Responsibilities include drafting Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs), guiding data analysts in exploring real-world data (RWD) assets, and interpreting study results and outputs.


Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for writing of SAPs Develops medical code list for epidemiological studies
  • Contributes to projects using real-world healthcare data assets
  • Guiding the analysts to explore RWD Contributes to research strategy within the product team and epidemiology TA Provides input into epidemiology department meetings
  • Stays abreast of the latest developments in the field of epidemiology and drug development, healthcare RWD and contributes to the field
  • Promotes epidemiologic awareness
  • Promotes understanding and use of RWD and epidemiologic methods
  • Communicate significant scientific information to a variety of audiences


Requirements:

  • Experience in the design, execution, and analysis of epidemiology studies within Pharmaceutical or Public Health setting
  • Experience with large databases such as CPRD or THIN
  • Experience in epidemiological project planning and management


If this role isn’t suitable for you, please let us know if you can refer anyone – any recommendations are much appreciated! Planet Pharma offers a competitive referral scheme so you will be rewarded for your help!


About Planet Pharma


Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognized by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.


We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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