Senior Research Manager - Patient Centred Outcomes

Are 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 COAs

• Oversee 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 EMA

• Critically 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 fit

• BSc, 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 COAs

• Strong 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 clients

• Opportunity to lead complex projects and contribute to strategic client relationships

• Work across a variety of therapeutic areas, developing your expertise in PROs, COAs and patient-centred research

• Collaborate with experienced researchers and international colleagues across the UK and US

• Supportive and collaborative team environment with opportunities to mentor and develop junior researchers

• Strong opportunities for training, professional development and career progression

• Competitive salary and performance-related rewards

• Health insurance and pension

• On-site gym membership

• Hybrid working, with approximately 2 days per week minimum expected in the Bollington office, near Macclesfield

If you have established experience within Patient-Centred Outcomes, PROs or Clinical Outcome Assessments and are ready to take greater responsibility for complex research projects, strategic client relationships and team leadership, this could be an excellent opportunity to progress your career within an established specialist consultancy.

Apply now or get in touch directly to learn more.

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