Epidemiologist

Role Summary

Responsibilities:
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.

Salary: £42,000 per annum.

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 and more.

Role Type:
Full‑time, permanent.

Start Date:

We are recruiting immediate and deferred start dates throughout 2026 and will ask for your availability on your application form.

Final date to receive applicationss:
There are no fixed deadlines; the role will close when a suitable candidate is found.

Location:

Global Headquarters in Cambridge, and London, Manchester, Bristol and Edinburgh offices.

Our Real‑World Evidence (RWE) team is growing quickly and we have an exciting opportunity for an Epidemiologist to join our friendly and collaborative team. The RWE team contributes to the design, execution and reporting of prospective, retrospective and cross‑sectional real‑world studies. We develop protocols and statistical analysis plans, acquire and analyse data, and communicate findings in written and oral formats. Project types include secondary analysis of patient registries and electronic health record databases, as well as primary data generation such as prospective cohort studies or patient/clinician surveys.

You will work in project teams alongside colleagues from all service areas to ensure RWE projects are completed to an exceptionally high standard, on time and in line with client expectations. The role will include a range of work with varying technical requirements. You will receive one‑to‑one training in technical aspects, including project management and client communication. Delivering project work requires close collaboration with clients, and following a successful induction you will increasingly participate in teleconferences and face‑to‑face meetings with external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will show the potential to progress rapidly and could, with close mentoring, take on project management and client responsibility in six to twelve months.

About You You will thrive on challenges presented by the healthcare industry and seek to improve patient outcomes globally. You are willing to step up and support your project team as needed.

• 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 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 a willingness to develop 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, with the ability to maintain quality deliverables under multiple competing demands.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the flexibility to respond to changing deadlines.
• The ability to use initiative and work independently, in addition to working collaboratively within project teams.
• Excellent written English; this will be assessed during the selection process.

• A relevant Master’s or PhD would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with real‑world healthcare data sources in the UK or elsewhere would be desirable but is not essential.

• A starting salary of £42,000, as well as a discretionary profit share bonus paid twice per year.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank and public holidays, with a holiday buy and sell scheme.
• Flexible working hours and the chance to work from home for up to half of your working time after passing probation.
• Flexible benefits scheme offering cash payments, additional pension…