RTI International

Director, Surveys and Observational Studies

RTI International

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Manchester • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Champion scientific integrity and excellence through robust analytical approaches, evidence-based decision-making, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of research quality.
  • Provides thought leadership with recognized expertise and industry influence.
  • Lead and oversee complex, multi-country site-based and cross-sectional observational studies, including primary data collection initiatives.
  • Develop protocols, survey instruments, data collection plans, analysis strategies, and high-quality deliverables (reports, manuscripts, slide decks).
  • Serve as a senior reviewer or lead for proposals, protocols, analysis plans, and deliverables, ensuring methodological rigor, consistency, and quality.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree or higher (e.g., MPH, MS, PharmD, PhD, MD, RN/PA) with 8+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, epidemiology, or HEOR/RWE consulting.
  • Experience designing and executing primary data collection and observational RWE studies, including survey methodology and instrument development.
  • Demonstrated experience leading projects, mentoring staff, and contributing to scientific deliverables.
  • Experience in successfully managing a cross-functional team.
  • Familiarity with ethics and privacy regulations, patient recruitment strategies, data management systems, and mixed-method research approaches.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
  • Paid time off including vacation and sick days
  • Professional training and development opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
data collectionsurvey methodologyinstrument developmentobservational studiesanalysis strategiesprotocol developmentreport writingmanuscript preparationslide deck creationmethodological rigor
Soft Skills
thought leadershipmentoringproject managementteam leadershipcommunicationcollaborationanalytical thinkingdecision-makingorganizational skillscommitment to quality
Certifications
Master’s degreeMPHMSPharmDPhDMDRNPA