Research Data Scientist

Human Data Sciences (HDS) is a healthcare data consultancy specialising in the analysis of real-world data for healthcare services and the pharmaceutical industry.

With more than 20 years of specialist knowledge and operational experience, we generate evidence to improve understanding of treatment effectiveness and safety and support better healthcare decisions. We have published more than 200 papers and abstracts in peer-reviewed journals and supported numerous submissions to reimbursement authorities, including the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

We specialise in research using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) and have recently launched Livingstone, our proprietary platform for analysing electronic medical records and producing real-world evidence and scientific reports on epidemiology, healthcare resource utilisation and costs in minutes.

You will join a team of epidemiologists, statisticians and data scientists conducting research using electronic health records and clinical trial data.

You will work closely with clients to understand their research questions, advise on feasibility and deliver clear, reliable results. Working across a broad range of disease areas, you will contribute to every stage of a research project, from study design through programming and analysis to interpreting and presenting findings.

The role offers opportunities to develop your career in healthcare research, strengthen your programming and statistical skills, present findings at scientific conferences and contribute to publications in peer-reviewed medical journals.

• Take ownership of projects and deliver results within agreed timelines.
• Follow applicable data governance requirements and study protocols.
• Generate client outputs using automated tools or study-specific analyses.
• Develop study protocols, statistical analysis plans and study reports.
• Contribute to high-quality manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
• Represent HDS at scientific conferences and present study findings.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver projects from planning through to completion.
• Attend client meetings to plan projects, discuss progress and present results.

You will be client-focused and committed to delivering high-quality research. You will be self-motivated, organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

You will also be able to learn new concepts quickly while maintaining a thorough, precise approach to your work.

• An MSc, PhD or 5+ years experience, preferably in mathematics, statistics, epidemiology or another scientific discipline. Applications from other disciplines are welcome.
• Experience working with routinely collected healthcare datasets, such as CPRD, SAIL, THIN, HES or PEDW.
• Proficiency in SQL and at least one other programming language, preferably R.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for preparing reports and presenting data.
• An interest in medical research and healthcare.
• An understanding of statistical methods.
• Excellent written English and the ability to communicate findings clearly.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage changing priorities and deliver results within agreed deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct literature searches and systematic reviews.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

No recruitment agencies please.