Careers

The role

We are seeking a talented Research Manager to join our team to run a portfolio of qualitative and quantitative studies from proposal through to delivery. In this role, you will collaborate with global pharmaceutical companies, international KOLs, and patient advocacy organizations on projects that make a tangible difference in the rare disease community.

You will be responsible for the delivery of a portfolio of projects whilst maintaining familiarity with current industry practices and regulatory requirements (e.g. GCP, BHBIA Code of Practice, GDPR). Your responsibilities will include:

  • Drafting of study proposals and costings

  • Planning of research studies including choice of methodology and protocol development

  • Project management and acting as the main contact for the client

  • ‘Hands on’ delivery of projects (e.g. development of study materials, fieldwork, analysis, report writing, presentation of results)

  • Coaching/line managing junior researchers and reviewing their work

  • Contributing to business development through development of good working relationships with clients and delivery of high-quality outputs

Location: Amersham, hybrid working

Hours: Full time post however part time with a minimum of 28 hours may be considered for the right candidate

Salary: Dependent on experience

General areas of responsibility

  • Participate in team meetings and attend training events relevant to specific responsibilities

  • Assist with any reasonable duty at the request of the line manager for the post

  • Maintain Good Clinical Practice, BHBIA, ABPI, GDPR and other relevant training

You

The ideal candidate will have:

  • At least 4 years of experience in healthcare market research (qualitative and quantitative preferred)

  • Excellent project management skills

  • Strong analysis and data interpretation capabilities

  • Very strong attention to detail, with the ability to prepare high level reports which require only minor Director-level amendments

  • Superior communication skills, both verbal and written

  • Experience line managing and coaching junior researchers

  • Strong initiative and ability to identify issues and create solutions

  • A passion for the MPS Society’s mission and aims

To apply

Applications should be made to HR@mpssociety.org.uk Please provide your CV and a covering letter explaining how your previous roles and experiences make you the candidate we are looking for.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Alex Morrison a.morrison@rd-rp.com

Research Manager - Market Research - Patient and Caregiver Experience in Rare Diseases