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Data-Driven Forecasting Analyst – (Pharmaceutical Consultancy)

High Wycombe

Salary/Rate: £28,000 rising to £31,000 after 6 months’ probation, plus quarterly bonus

Are you a high-achieving recent maths or science graduate? Do you have a passion for mathematical problem solving? Are you looking for a unique opportunity to apply your knowledge in a research and development role within pharmaceutical forecasting?

This is a superb opportunity to join a leading research-based organisation who specialise in finding novel evidence-based methods that allow major pharma companies to make accurate commercial predictions (such as forecasting and pricing). Working alongside the Director of R&D, this would be an excellent career move for someone wishing to enhance their data analytics and product development skills.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Gaining familiarity with the main techniques used for pricing and forecasting pharmaceuticals

  • Learning the principles of data analytics

  • Helping the Director of R&D to develop new pricing and forecasting techniques

  • Undertaking literature reviews, data analysis, stress-tests and quality checks on new functionalities

  • Working closely with programmers to implement new techniques as well as look to support the modelling and analytics department as they deploy new techniques

    Once you have been in the role for some time, you will look to:

  • Take responsibility for managing individual stages in the development of new techniques

  • Manage the full lifecycle of developing new techniques, including running research, creating functionalities and working with programming to implement these functionalities

    To be considered for the role you will

  • Have a 2:1 or higher degree in a Mathematics related subject, for example Economics, Maths, Statistics, Physics, Data Science, Actuarial Science, Engineering or Finance

  • Have achieved outstanding A-level grades, with an A or A* in Maths

  • Be highly numerate, have a natural passion for working with numbers, and be highly competent using Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet modelling

  • Have an inquisitive mindset and desire to understand how things work in detail

  • Hold a passion for reading non-fiction books, creating spreadsheets or working with lots of data.

  • You should also be highly self-motivated with a strong ability to work autonomously and ability to follow-through on tasks

    You will be rewarded with a starting salary of £28,000 (increasing to £31,000 upon successful completion of a six‑month probationary period) as well as a generous bonus scheme that reflects your individual performance. Twenty-seven days’ holiday a year in addition to Bank Holidays and a matching company pension contribution of 5% of your salary. Progression, development and training will also be highly prominent.

    For more information or to apply, please contact Chris Vinter.

    Due to the volume of applications we expect for this role, we may not be able to respond immediately. Should you not hear back from us within two weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.

    Network Scientific is an award-winning science recruitment agency specialising in the provision of temporary, permanent and contract recruitment services to the scientific and related technical industries. We’re an ethical and knowledgeable consultancy passionate about our candidate care.

    If you feel this role is not right for you but are interested in other opportunities in the scientific sector, please take a look at our company website.

    Please note that all applicants for this role should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. Network Scientific Recruitment, part of Network Scientific Ltd. is an Employment Business/Agency

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