Senior Data Scientist

Medpace; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in London seeks an experienced data analyst to lead advanced analyses of methodological data. You will develop predictive data models, create compelling visualizations, and support feasibility strategies in a collaborative environment. Candidates should hold a Master's degree in a related field and possess strong programming skills. This role offers a flexible work environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Structured career paths

Company-sponsored employee appreciation events

Employee health and wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in informatics, data science, statistics, or epidemiology required.
• Experience in developing predictive algorithms and data visualizations.

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced statistical methods to develop predictive algorithms.
• Develop dashboards and web applications for data access.
• Translate feasibility research into compelling visualizations.
• Perform comprehensive review of data sources.
• Support process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Advanced computer programming skills (R preferred)

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Ability to prioritize multiple projects

Education

Master’s degree in informatics, computer science, health information, statistics or related field

PhD preferred

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced data analyst to join our Informatics team who will lead advanced analyses of methodological data to inform study design decisions. The informatics team utilizes informatics principles and techniques to architect, mine, analyze, and visualize clinical trial data to inform study design choices for pharmaceutical development. The informaticist will create predictive data models to identify and analyze patterns, then program compelling visualizations of the data to support feasibility strategies. This is a senior‑level position to contribute new skills, support team growth, and foster fellow analyst development.

The Informatics Team is highly collaborative, with members in the Cincinnati and London offices. The team supports clinical operations, medical, and feasibility teams with advanced data query and analysis, and works alongside business analytics and software engineering to architect innovative data storage and access solutions for optimal data utilization strategies. If you have experience in informatics, data science, statistics, or epidemiology, please review this career opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced statistical methods to develop predictive algorithms of methodological and clinical data
• Develop dashboards and web applications to enable Medpace teams’ access to, and interpretation of, clinical operations data
• Translate the results of feasibility research and analysis into compelling data visualizations which illustrate the overall feasibility strategy for proposals and bid defense meetings
• Perform comprehensive review of data sources to deliver high quality informatics data and analysis to teams
• Develop and map database architecture of methodological and clinical data systems
• Support departmental process improvement initiatives
• Participate in training and development of more junior team members

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in informatics, computer science/engineering, health information, statistics, or related field required; PhD preferred
• Advanced computer programming skills (preferred language: R)
• Analytical thinker with great attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks within tight timelines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Participate in training and development of more junior team members

Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I–IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.

The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.

Medpace Perks

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Competitive PTO packages
• Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
• Employee health and wellness initiatives

Awards

• Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
• Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility

What to Expect Next

A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.