Data-Driven Forecasting Analyst

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 forecasting analyst job 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:

1. Gaining familiarity with the main techniques used for pricing and forecasting pharmaceuticals
2. Learning the principles of data analytics
3. Helping the Director of R&D to develop new pricing and forecasting techniques
4. Undertaking literature reviews, data analysis, stress-tests and quality checks on new functionalities
5. 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:

1. Take responsibility for managing individual stages in the development of new techniques
2. 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:

1. 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
2. Have achieved outstanding A-level grades, with an A or A* in Maths
3. Be highly numerate, have a natural passion for working with numbers, and be highly competent using Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet modelling
4. Have an inquisitive mindset and desire to understand how things work in detail
5. Hold a passion for reading non-fiction books, creating spreadsheets or working with lots of data
6. 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.