Job summary
The Associate Director - Real World Evidence Methods has a key role in delivering NICE's ambition to be part of a system that constantly learns from data and implementation. The post holder will deliver a programme of work that will improve NICE's use of real-world evidence in the development of health and care guidance.
The role has a significant focus on translating new methods into day-to-day practice, and therefore the post holder will establish close working relationships with internal and external stakeholders so that NICE's methods reflect robust approaches to using real world evidence.
Contract type: Permanent
This role can be based in either our Manchester or London office (2nd Floor, 2 Redman Place London E20 1JQ).
The last few years have undoubtedly changed the way we view the world we live in, and as a result, here at The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) we are going through an exciting period of change. There could not be a better time to join us. As an organisation we all collaborate to achieve the same goal through empowering our workforce to do great things. We have an international reputation for our approach to producing guidance and information on effective practice that supports better decisions and helps the health and care system to prioritise its investment. We are one of the world leaders in the work that we do!
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual with knowledge and in-depth experience in the use of real-world data and applying analytical techniques to answer questions in health and care.
The Associate Director - Real World Evidence Methods will be responsible for a programme of work that will transform NICE's use of real-world evidence. The responsibilities include:
- Leading the development of high-quality guidance on methodological practice, including further development of NICE's real-world evidence framework.
- Working with internal stakeholders to include guidance on robust use of real-world evidence in NICE's guideline and health technology evaluation manuals and work with colleagues from across NICE to drive these changes.
- Developing training and upskilling programmes for staff and committee members.
- Developing, leading and contributing to scientific research and demonstration projects in collaboration with external partners.
- Identifying the need for further research or guidance on prioritised topics, commissioning work where appropriate, and overseeing the management of contracts and working relationships with external suppliers including NICEs external assessment centres.
- Identifying opportunities for funding and developing bids to support further activities within the scope of the Programme and managing expenditure.
About us
The Data and Analytics Team is responsible for providing leadership in data and real-world evidence to ensure NICE uses a broad range of evidence in its guidance and products. The team works with system partners to ensure that NICE has access to a comprehensive range of health and care data that can inform our guidance and to enable us to be part of a system that continually learns from data and implementation. We are responsible for developing and maintaining NICE's real-world evidence framework, which signposts best practice in planning, delivering, and analysing real-world evidence studies. We provide training and upskilling to our staff in data analytics and best practice in applying real-world evidence to our decision making. In addition, we lead and support a range of cross institute research and data analysis projects, as well as demonstration projects with external partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Here at NICE we are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make.
We can offer you a great place to work with good benefits, flexible working, and a supportive, friendly, and inclusive environment.
Benefits:
- We offer a range of benefits including the NHS pension scheme and staff discounts
- We provide a thorough induction programme
- Personal development is supported through extensive training and development opportunities
- We promote flexible working to help staff achieve a healthy work life balance
- We value equality and diversity and welcome applicants from all sections of the community
- We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in line with the NHS Guaranteed Interview Scheme
If you feel this is the type of environment, you will enjoy working in then please feel free to contact us for more information or apply now.
To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrateall essential criteriathrough the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job.
Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Here at NICE we are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make.
We can offer you a great place to work with good benefits, flexible working, and a supportive, friendly, and inclusive environment.
Benefits:
- We offer a range of benefits including the NHS pension scheme and staff discounts
- We provide a thorough induction programme
- Personal development is supported through extensive training and development opportunities
- We promote flexible working to help staff achieve a healthy work life balance
- We value equality and diversity and welcome applicants from all sections of the community
- We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in line with the NHS Guaranteed Interview Scheme
If you feel this is the type of environment, you will enjoy working in then please feel free to contact us for more information or apply now.
To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrateall essential criteriathrough the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job.
Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Master's degree or Doctorate or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through experience and further training/development with a specialisation on the methods of evidence synthesis (e.g. pharmacoepidemiology, biostatistics, clinical research or health economics).
Experience
Essential
- Experience in understanding evidence gaps and addressing them using real-world evidence.
- Experience of developing effective relationships and working in partnership with external professionals at national and international level.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and in-depth experience in the use of real-world data and applying analytical techniques to answer questions in health and care.
- Expert knowledge of best practice in non-randomised clinical study designs and statistical techniques.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Master's degree or Doctorate or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through experience and further training/development with a specialisation on the methods of evidence synthesis (e.g. pharmacoepidemiology, biostatistics, clinical research or health economics).
Experience
Essential
- Experience in understanding evidence gaps and addressing them using real-world evidence.
- Experience of developing effective relationships and working in partnership with external professionals at national and international level.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and in-depth experience in the use of real-world data and applying analytical techniques to answer questions in health and care.
- Expert knowledge of best practice in non-randomised clinical study designs and statistical techniques.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
