Clinical Data Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing global manufacturer is seeking a Clinical Data Analyst to join their dynamic R&D team in Northampton. This role involves working collaboratively across teams to analyze clinical data, support product validation, and drive patient-centered solutions through advanced data analysis techniques. The ideal candidate will hold a BSc in a relevant field and have a passion for improving quality of life through data.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Flexible, hybrid working

25 days holiday (rising with service)

Option to purchase additional annual leave

Pension

Death in service

Discounted shopping and leisure activities

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Culture centered around values of courage, learning, integrity, collaboration, and innovation

Qualifications

• Proven experience with structured and unstructured data.
• Experience with biomechanical or wearable data (e.g., gait analysis).
• Ability to document and report insights clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical trials and R&D initiatives through data analysis.
• Visualize findings for non-technical teams.
• Ensure data compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSc in Data Science/Biostatistics/Biomedical Engineering/Biomechanics

Tools

Python

MATLAB

R

SQL

Job description

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Blatchford is a multi-award winning, global manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices. Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users.

Through science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

Due to the continued growth and development of our dynamic, multi-disciplinary R&D team, we have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Data Analyst to join our newly defined clinical division.

The role

As Clinical Data Analyst, you will work closely with Clinical Trials Specialists, Engineers, Researchers, and Commercial teams to support clinical trials and internal R&D initiatives, converting complex datasets into meaningful insights.

You will directly support product innovation, validation, and the development of patient-focused solutions that improve quality of life.

• Using modern data tools and techniques to transform, shape and model structured and unstructured data to support useful data insights and analytics
• Collect, clean and analyse clinical and performance data from gait lab assessments and prosthetic/orthotic devices as part of product trials and internal research studies.
• Using machine learning tools and statistical techniques to provide novel solutions to problems.
• Providing expertise in the creation of algorithms and machine learning models to support clinician use cases and improve clinical outcomes for patients
• Exploring and investigating potential sources of data.
• Designing and iterating potential analytics strategies and methods to better understand behaviours, patterns and effects from available data
• Visualising and present findings in a clear and accessible manner to non-technical teams.
• Contributing to scientific publications, whitepapers, and conference presentations.
• Ensuring data handling is compliant with regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 14155).
• Supporting internal product validation processes through robust statistical analysis.
• Participating in risk analysis and usability assessments where relevant.
• Writing documents and reports to provide insights and information to key stakeholders
• Applying appropriate controls on the access and use of data to adhere to GDPR and other patient data protection requirements

What can we offer you?

As Clinical Data Analyst, you will receive the following:

• Highly completive salary
• Flexible, hybrid working.
• 25 days holiday (rising with service)
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Pension
• Death in service
• Discounted shopping and leisure activities
• Health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Opportunity to be part of an award-winning organisation with a culture that centres around our core values; courage, learning, integrity, collaboration, and innovation

What are we looking for?

• BSc in Data Science/Biostatistics/Biomedical Engineering/Biomechanics
• Proven experience working with structured and unstructured data.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, R, SQL or similar data analysis languages.
• Experience working with biomechanical or wearable data (e.g., gait analysis).
• Experience working within cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate complex data to non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills.
• Clear, structured documentation and reporting skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Passionate about using data to drive patient-centred outcomes.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria for this exciting Clinical Data Analyst opportunity, then please apply now!