Research Manager – Patient Centred Outcomes

Overview

In this role you lead mixed-methods research on patient-centered outcomes to inform pharmaceutical development. You’ll manage COA and PRO-related projects, mentoring junior colleagues while liaising with life sciences clients. You will shape COA strategy, ensure high-quality deliverables, and support business development and dissemination of findings. This position offers hybrid working with a collaborative team focused on meaningful patient-centered evidence.

Pay / Benefits

• health insurance
• pension
• hybrid working
• on-site gym membership
• career progression
• training and development

Responsibilities

• Lead qualitative and quantitative PRO/COA research projects
• Support selection, development, validation, and implementation of COA measures
• Manage projects across timelines, contracts, and budgets
• Engage with pharmaceutical clients on COA strategy
• Design, conduct, and report qualitative research; analyze findings
• Review scientific deliverables for quality and client alignment
• Lead project teams and supervise team members
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to proposals and business development
• Support conference materials and journal publications
• Potential involvement in regulator engagement (FDA/EMA) depending on experience

Key requirements

• BSc, MSc or equivalent in Health Psychology, Psychology, Psychological Research Methods, Sociology, Life Sciences or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in research/healthcare/consultancy
• Experience developing/validating PRO measures or COAs
• Experience designing qualitative research and analyzing qualitative/quantitative data
• Pharmaceutical or life sciences client management experience
• Strong project management, including contractual and financial aspects
• Ability to critically review scientific and client-facing deliverables
• Strong leadership with project team supervision
• Excellent written, communication and presentation skills
• Attention to detail; ability to work independently in fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, research ethics, data protection; regulatory engagement experience advantageous

• leadership
• communication
• attention to detail
• qualitative research design and analysis
• quantitative data analysis
• PRO/COA development and validation

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