Manager - Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Real-World Evidence

Carrot Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Carrot Recruitment is supporting a well-established Real-World Evidence consultancy to appoint a Manager – Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Real-World Evidence to join their growing team in Cheshire. This hybrid role focuses on statistical leadership across RWE projects and mentoring junior colleagues.

The role involves study design, SAP development, and collaboration with epidemiologists and programmers to deliver robust evidence for pharmaceutical clients.

Qualifications

• Strong background in biostatistics or applied statistics.
• Experience applying statistical methods within healthcare, epidemiology, observational research or real-world evidence.
• Proficiency with statistical software such as R, Stata, SAS or Python.
• Experience in consultancy or pharmaceutical/academic research environments is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical and methodological guidance across observational studies and real-world evidence projects.
• Support study design, protocol development and SAPs.
• Apply statistical methods to healthcare datasets including longitudinal and survival analyses.
• Review analyses, interpret findings and contribute to reports and publications.
• Collaborate with programmers, epidemiologists and researchers to ensure robust delivery.
• Mentor junior colleagues and participate in client discussions and proposals.

Skills

Biostatistics

Medical statistics

Applied statistics

Statistical mentoring

Client communication

Education

MSc or PhD in Biostatistics or related field

Tools

R

Stata

SAS

Python

Job description

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.
• 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.