Senior Research Manager - Patient Centred Outcomes

Job  | Type:
Permanent | Expertise:
Market Access, HEOR & RWERecruiter:
Martin Anderson (Founding Director)
Email: martin@carrotrecruitment.comAre you an experienced Patient-Centred Outcomes researcher looking to take the next step in your career, with greater responsibility for leading research projects, managing pharmaceutical clients and developing research teams?

We are partnering with an established healthcare consultancy recognised for its expertise in Patient-Centred Outcomes (PCO), Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) and Clinical Outcome Assessments (COAs).They are looking to recruit a Senior Research Manager to join their growing team, taking a leading role in the delivery of qualitative and quantitative research projects focused on the selection, development, validation and implementation of COAs within pharmaceutical drug development.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and highly experienced research team, taking ownership of complex projects, shaping COA strategies and contributing to business development while helping generate patient-centred evidence that informs clinical development and the evaluation of treatment benefit.

Everything you need to know about the role

Lead complex qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods research projects focused on PROs and other COAsOversee the selection, development, psychometric validation and implementation of COA measures

Take ownership of project delivery, managing timelines, contractual requirements and financial performance

Act as the primary contact for pharmaceutical and life sciences clients, leading discussions around COA strategy

Design and oversee qualitative research, including the analysis and reporting of findings, alongside quantitative research activities

Support clients with regulatory interactions involving agencies such as the FDA and EMACritically review scientific and client-facing deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy and alignment with client expectations

Lead and manage project teams, allocating work, supervising deliverables and ensuring successful project delivery

Coach, mentor and support the training and development of junior researchers

Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for follow-on projects and new business

Contribute to research proposals, project planning and wider business development activities

Support the development of conference presentations, posters and journal publications

Experience and qualities that make you a strong fitBSc, MSc or equivalent in Health Psychology, Psychology, Psychological Research Methods, Sociology, Life Sciences or a related discipline

Minimum of 4 years' experience within a relevant research, healthcare or consultancy environment

Extensive experience designing and conducting qualitative research, analysing and reporting findings, alongside experience working with quantitative data Experience developing and validating PRO measures or other COAs, including an understanding of statistical techniques used in psychometric validation

Experience supporting pharmaceutical clients with regulatory interactions involving the FDA, EMA or similar agencies

Strong understanding of clinical research and the challenges associated with evaluating treatment benefit from the patient perspective

Proven pharmaceutical or life sciences client management experience, including leading strategic discussions around COAsStrong project management skills, including responsibility for contractual and financial aspects of projects

Experience leading research teams, supervising project activities and supporting the development of junior colleagues

Ability to critically review scientific deliverables and ensure high standards of research quality

Commercial awareness, with experience developing client relationships and securing follow-on work Excellent written communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills

Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced consultancy environment

Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, research ethics and relevant data protection requirements

Experience in patient preference research, including discrete choice experiments, proposal development, scientific publications or line management would be advantageous

What's on offer?

Join a leading health outcomes consultancy with established expertise in Patient-Centred Outcomes Take a senior role in delivering scientifically interesting and innovative research for pharmaceutical…