Drug Safety Research Unit
AI

Data Scientist

Drug Safety Research Unit · Southampton, ENG, GB · $44k

Actively hiring Posted about 1 month ago

Role overview

  • Work with internal and external collaborators to support study design, data extraction, cleaning, and analysis of large healthcare datasets.
  • Promote reproducible research by using version control and code repositories (e.g., Git) as part of everyday workflow
  • Develop automated pipelines to streamline repetitive data tasks, including producing analytical visualisations, which will support creating efficient processes and reduce manual errors.
  • Standardise analytical outputs to enhance consistency, clarity, and quality across the organisation
  • Develop user-friendly dashboards that make insights accessible and help colleagues track key metrics.
  • Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for scientific teams and drive building data science capability across the organisation.
  • Advise leadership on analytics opportunities and priorities, ensuring we focus on initiatives that deliver the most value.
  • Ensure robust data governance, complying with UK GDPR, DSRU policies, and pharmacovigilance regulatory standards.

What we're looking for

  • Proactive problem solver with a track record of identifying inefficiencies and implementing automated solutions.
  • Strong stakeholder management and prioritisation skills, with experience engaging both internal and external parties effectively
  • Experience using R for transforming large datasets to a Common Data Model (CDM)

For detailed information about the role, please read the job description on the DSRU vacancy page

  • A permanent contract
  • A competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience with a salary range between £35,000 - to £45,000.
  • 28 holidays per year, plus Bank Holidays.
  • A stimulating and supportive work environment that encourages growth and development.
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
  • Hybrid working conditions to promote work-life balance, you are expected to be at our office in Southampton 2-3 days a week.

Interested?
Are you as excited about this opportunity as we are? We can't wait to hear from you

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the 2 March.

For a full job description and our recruitment privacy policy, please visit the DSRU vacancy page.

For questions about the role or the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected]

Anticipated Interview Date: 17 of March 2026

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Southampton SO31 1AA

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