Associate Operational Scientist
Department: Science
Reporting to: Operational Science Manager
People Manager? No
Location: This is a hybrid role (note that the current expectation for office-based employees is a minimum of 2 days in the Bottisham, Cambridge office per week)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time working 37.5 per week Monday - Friday
Who are Cambridge Cognition and what do we do?
Our mission is to improve patient outcomes by providing the technology to better understand, detect and treat conditions affecting brain health. Our scientifically validated, gold standard portfolio of digital health solutions provide effective and efficient assessments of cognition and other markers of brain health. We are constantly innovating, researching, and developing new products and services to suit the needs of our academic and commercial clients. Our high-quality service ensures that our customers are fully supported throughout their experience with us. Our success in commercialising existing products together with increasing demand in the sector is driving rapid growth. We are looking for exceptional candidates to join our team at this exciting time as we continue to invest for future growth.
Role Summary:
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Associate Operational Scientist to join our friendly and collaborative Scientific & Clinical Services team at Cambridge Cognition. In this role, you'll support the successful delivery of our digital cognitive assessment tools into clinical trials and research programmes. You'll work closely with a knowledgeable, multidisciplinary team who are passionate about improving cognitive health through innovative science and technology.
As a key part of the team, you’ll act as an internal expert on the use of our tools in real-world research settings, contributing to both the scientific integrity and operational success of our projects. You’ll interact with colleagues across the business and external partners around the globe, ensuring our solutions are implemented to the highest standards and meet the needs of our clients and collaborators.
What you’ll do
* Provide scientific consultancy and support, including:
* Providing support to pharmaceutical, biotech and academic clients regarding cognitive test selection and study design, alongside the Clinical Science team.
* Writing and reviewing study proposals and other client-facing science materials.
* Providing scientific input and review of internal study specification and other process / quality documents.
* Attend client Investigator Meetings, preparing training documents and materials, and give science presentations and training raters on CANTAB® test administration.
* Providing scientific input and review on new product/ cognitive task development.
* Providing scientific support to other teams within the company (e.g. Product Management, Marketing, Customer Services etc.), where necessary.
* Provide support to statistical analysis activities, including:
* Analyse data to support client enquiries and new product development.
* Manage scientific review of study data as part of the Data Management process.
* Support the analysis and collection of internal data projects.
* Support the delivery of statistical consultancy activities, including:
* Review and QC statistical analysis code bases and outputs.
* Handle unblinding process for analysis and data report delivery.
* Maintain and improve scientific, analytical and product knowledge, ensuring a thorough understanding of the range of scientific products and services offered by Cambridge Cognition.
* Assist in the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and processes ensuring efficient science/operations practice and communications across teams.
What we need from you:
Essential Requirements:
* 2.1 or higher degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related discipline.
* Basic knowledge of cognitive testing and its application in clinical and pharmacological research.
* Ability to explain scientific principles in a clear and concise manner.
* Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and manage priorities across multiple projects.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary, international team.
* Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues plus internal and external stakeholders.
* Attention to detail and accuracy.
Preferred:
* Knowledge of psychopharmacology and understanding of the principles of psychopharmacological design.
* Basic understanding of the general principles of psychometrics and statistical analysis.
* Experience in handling & interpreting data and working with databases.
* Some familiarity with statistical software (e.g., R, Python, SAS).
* Able to travel on occasions to conferences, Investigator meetings and visits to clients. Travel will likely include both UK and international up to 3 times per year.
Even if you don't have all the experience we've listed we’d still love to hear from you if you're interested.
What we can offer you
* Flexible and Hybrid working options - 2 days a week at our office in Bottisham, just outside Cambridge; and 3 days from home
* 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays plus the option to buy an additional 5 days (pro-rata for part-time)
* Generous pension with up to 6.5% company contribution
* Life assurance 2x base salary
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Private Health Insurance - Bupa Insurance, Simply Health Cashback Scheme
* Share options – a % of base salary, with nominal exercise price and vesting over 3 years (subject to board approval)
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
Are you looking to work for a company that puts improving outcomes for patients at the heart of what they do? Would you like to join a fast-growing, friendly and innovative team? You can see all our vacancies on our LinkedIn page – https://www.cambridgecognition.com/company/careers
Cambridge Cognition is an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and application from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage, and civil partnerships.