Outcomes Researcher

Research Consultant (psychometrics, quantitative) 

London/Abingdon (Preferably office based but there’s flexibility for this role to be home based.)

ICON Patient Centred Outcomes (PCO) is currently seeking a Research Consultant (psychometrics, quantitative) to join our team!

ICON PCO is part of ICON plc, a leading global Clinical Research Organization headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Our PCO group undertakes consultancy projects for international clients in both the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, supporting late-phase clinical trials.

The work of the PCO group focuses on patient-centered research, including health related quality of life, disease symptoms, treatment adherence and satisfaction. The group is respected globally for the quality and innovation of their applied qualitative and quantitative work. Much of their work involves COA endpoint/instrument selection and regulatory support; COA instrument development and psychometric validation; study design, analysis and interpretation; COA quantitative analysis; utility measurement; and patient preference studies.

We are looking for an individual who is looking to join a consultancy group where research experience is applied within a fast-moving commercial environment. In particular, we are looking for someone who is looking to apply their quantitative skills and join our growing quantitative team.

You will have experience of applied research in an academic or commercial environment, and will have experience of, and interest in, psychometric work, analysis of PRO data from a range of study designs, and of using statistical software packages (e.g. Stata, SAS, SPSS). We have a preference for an individual with SAS programming expertise.

You will also have experience of providing leadership and guidance to more junior staff members and of managing both projects and research teams, including day-to-day liaison with clients. You will also need to be capable of contributing to publications/scientific communications, to demonstrate and actively promote an open and honest working environment, encourage close teamwork and foster knowledge transfer.  

The ideal candidate will possess:

·         Bachelor's degree, or local equivalent. Post-graduate qualification in a related field preferred (e.g. MSc, PhD/DPhil, Clinical).

·         Experience of both conducting health research and managing research projects.

·         Experience of working in a healthcare/consultancy environment.

·         Demonstrable experience of quantitative research and related technical skills (use of a relevant statistical package and programming skills).

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills

·         Accuracy and attention to detail

·         The ability to work effectively as part of a team with a high degree of self-motivation

·         Development and Leadership potential

Working for ICON you will be provided with an excellent benefits package. We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.   

In addition you will have the opportunity to develop within your role and take on further responsibilities or develop your skill set within other related departments of ICON.

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ICON plc Company is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.