Manager - Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Real-World Evidence

Manager – Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Real-World Evidence

Hybrid – Cheshire office – £52,000–£56,000 DOE + Benefits

Are you an experienced Biostatistician with a background in real-world evidence, epidemiology or observational research?

Would you be interested in joining an established healthcare research consultancy, providing statistical expertise across a variety of real-world studies for leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients?

We're supporting a well-established Real-World Evidence consultancy looking to appoint a Manager – Biostatistics, Epidemiology & RWE to join their growing team.

Role Summary

This position will focus on providing statistical and methodological expertise across a range of RWE and observational research projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to support high-quality research and evidence generation.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing statistical and methodological guidance across observational studies and real-world evidence projects.
• Supporting study design, protocol development and statistical analysis plans (SAPs).
• Applying statistical methods to real-world healthcare datasets, including longitudinal and survival analysis.
• Reviewing statistical analyses, interpreting findings and contributing to study reports and publications.
• Collaborating with statistical programmers, epidemiologists and wider research teams to ensure robust project delivery.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior colleagues, alongside contributing to client discussions and proposals.

What Our Client Is Looking For

• A strong background in biostatistics, medical statistics or applied statistics, ideally supported by a relevant MSc or PhD.
• Experience applying statistical methods within healthcare, epidemiology, observational research or real-world evidence.
• Good knowledge of statistical methodologies, particularly regression, longitudinal analysis and survival analysis.
• Experience contributing to study design, statistical analysis plans and interpretation of results.
• Proficiency with statistical software such as R, Stata, SAS or Python.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain statistical concepts to colleagues and clients from different technical backgrounds.
• Previous experience within a consultancy, pharmaceutical company, CRO or academic research environment would be welcomed.

Why Consider It?

• Join an established and highly regarded consultancy specialising in real-world evidence and observational research.
• Work across a varied portfolio of studies for global pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.
• Opportunity to take greater ownership of statistical methodology and contribute to projects from design through to reporting.
• Collaborate with experienced statisticians, epidemiologists and researchers.
• Opportunities for professional development, increased responsibility and longer-term career progression.

Location & Package

• Location: Cheshire office
• Working arrangements: Hybrid, typically 2–3 days per week in the office.
• Salary: £52,000–£56,000 depending on experience.
• Benefits: Competitive company benefits package.

If you're an experienced Biostatistician looking to apply your statistical expertise across a varied portfolio of real-world research projects, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch via mike@carrotrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion to learn more about the opportunity.