Senior Research Leader, Patient Outcomes

Adelphi Group; Bollington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

On-site gym

Hybrid work model

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Adelphi is seeking a Senior Research Manager for Patient-Centered Outcomes. You will lead diverse COA projects, from design to validation, coordinating across global teams and clients in the pharmaceutical sector.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced qualitative and quantitative skills, and familiarity with regulatory interactions. The position is based in the UK and offers hybrid work with in-office days in Bollington.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in health psychology, psychology, research methods, sociology, or life sciences.
• Minimum 4 years in a related research or health setting or consultancy with strong independent working.
• Experience designing and conducting qualitative research and analysing qualitative data, plus experience with quantitative data and psychometric validation of COAs.
• Experience developing and validating PRO measures or other COAs.
• Experience supporting clients with regulatory interactions (FDA, EMA) regarding COA research.
• Understanding clinical research and evaluating treatment benefits from a patient perspective.
• Experience in client management in pharma, including COA strategy and managing contracts/finances.
• Ability to review deliverables for scientific content, style, and alignment with client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a range of qualitative and quantitative projects on COA measures.
• Manage project teams, timelines, and client communications.
• Ensure high-quality scientific content, reporting, and ethical compliance.
• Develop follow-on opportunities by promoting expertise and maintaining client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Qualitative research

Quantitative analysis

COA/PRO development

Regulatory knowledge

Client management

Education

BSc/MSc or equivalent in health sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Adelphi is seeking a Senior Research Manager for Patient-Centered Outcomes. You will lead diverse COA projects, from design to validation, coordinating across global teams and clients in the pharmaceutical sector.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced qualitative and quantitative skills, and familiarity with regulatory interactions. The position is based in the UK and offers hybrid work with in-office days in Bollington.