Graduate Data Analyst for Clinical Trial Feasibility and Patient Recruitment

Job Description

About This Role

As a Data Analyst Graduate with a demonstrated interest in healthcare, you will play a pivotal role in supporting two of our functions within our organisation’s Clinical Trial Accelerator Unit (CTAU) Function. CTAU supports the delivery of Clinical Trials across Biogen’s portfolio. You’ll collaborate cross functionally and contribute to building the tracking and reporting of clinical trial recruitment activities and to analysing feasibility data for clinical trial country selection and timelines. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your clinical trial career and make a positive impact on delivering innovative medicines to patients. 

Our inclusive, high-performance culture offers continuous learning and growth opportunities. Our graduate program is designed to refine skills through hands-on experience and collaboration with our leadership team on impactful projects to enhance your future career. You will be an active part of the UK&I Graduate program.

What You'll Do

Feasibility:

• Support the Feasibility team in redesign of deliverables produced in support of clinical trial governance and planning; moving from static reports delivered in Powerpoint to dynamic data visualisation platforms such as PowerBI. 
• Use analytical tools to assess risks to study and program execution.
• Query relevant databases, including clinical trial registry tools and internal sources, and research various literature sources to support preparation of robust clinical trial feasibility assessments.
• Participate in evaluation of new informatics technologies, such as clinical trial registry search tools, enrolment modelling and simulation tools, and protocol feasibility assessment tools.
• Track ongoing and historic internal study performance in relation to internal study plans

PCE:

• Generate uniform methodologies for analysis and presentation of data; measuring status and return of investment metrics of PE strategies and vendors:
• building standardised ongoing and close out reporting formats.
• supporting the implementation of patient and site recruitment strategies and participate in assessing a clinical trial protocol patient recruitment support needs assessment.
• Analysing reporting data for trends and making suitable recommendations to the department and wider stakeholders.
• Supporting internal communications strategy and formatting.

Who You Are

You are a recent graduate with proficientcy in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and with a good understanding of coding languages like R Shiny or Python for data analysis. As a person you have a strong enthusiasm for learning and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• On track to achieve a minimum 2.1 degree in a relevant subject.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Experience with coding languages such as R shiny or Python to analyse data
• Ability to use tools such as Tableau and PowerBI to present data in visual dashboards
• Desired, optional skills include database experience, Access, Excel, SQL, SAS or other data analytics software and/or exposure to predictive analytics
• Excellent standard of written and verbal communication in business English.
• Ability to relate to stakeholders at all levels and from different cultural backgrounds.
• Relevant work experience by way of work placement, ideally pharmaceuticals and/or clinical trials would be highly desirable.
• Project management skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning and contributing to a dynamic CTAU team.

We offer a competitive salary and rewards package including holiday, health & wellbeing program, employee recognition awards, pension scheme and hybrid working. Graduates are an important part of the team. We're committed to having a workforce that represents every part of society. So, we're keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and circumstances. We will ensure that you have the support and guidance that comes from a collaborative environment, where fresh perspectives are encouraged, and questions are welcomed.

This is an entry-level position, and training will be provided. However, any pharmaceutical/office experience would be beneficial. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Additional Information

Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract 1 year (3 days hybrid)

To start Q4- 2024.

Additional Information

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.