Technical Manager – HEOR Statistics (open to Senior Manager / Director level)

Technical Manager – HEOR Statistics (open to Senior Manager / Director level) INTRODUCTION & ROLE PURPOSE Acumetis was born from the union of leaders in life sciences strategy and patient-focused solutions . Together, we combine decades of experience across scientific insights, commercial strategy, launch excellence, and healthcare innovation to tackle the complex challenges that shape the future of medicine. We partner with leaders to solve high-stakes problems, uncover hidden opportunities, and translate scientific and commercial insight into actionable strategies . By connecting expertise across functions, life sciences organizations can make smarter decisions, accelerate performance, and deliver therapies to the patients who need them the most. When you reframe what’s possible, new angles emerge, decisions sharpen, and new potential comes to life. The Technical Manager - Statistics is a senior specialist responsible for providing deep technical and strategic support and delivery within their specialism. Responsibilities span methodological input, guidance, project delivery and quality assurance, training and upskilling, and business development. The Technical Manager - Statistics acts as an internal expert , supporting project teams through advanced analytical input, hands-on problem solving, technical oversight and training. Unlike a traditional manager, this role focuses on technical execution, innovation, and quality assurance, ensuring that statistical components of HEOR studies are methodologically robust, efficient, and aligned with best practice. Further development of technical skills within this role is expected to keep the business at the cutting edge of innovative statistical methodologies . ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS Core Knowledge Deep expertise in statistical analysis methodologies, including advanced and innovative techniques. Strong understanding of best practice in statistical design, execution, quality control, and interpretation. Knowledge of project economics, including budgeting, resourcing, timelines, and risk management for analytical deliverables. Awareness of emerging developments, tools, and technologies in statistical analysis and their application in consultancy and client work. How You Work Critical Thinking & Attention to Detail Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and strategic misalignment in analytical approaches, proposing clear solutions proactively to safeguard project quality. Ensure quality assurance (QA) processes are embedded across projects and rigorously followed. Applies rigorous analytical thinking to ensure methodological accuracy, robustness, and consistency across projects. Reviews and challenges assumptions, methods, and outputs to maintain high technical and quality standards. Shapes and reviews statistical deliverables, ensuring methodological appropriateness and precision Time Management & Collaboration Balance delivery responsibilities with advisory leadership and innovation responsibilities across multiple concurrent projects. Prioritises work effectively, particularly under tight or critical timelines. Foster cohesion and collaboration across functions, disciplines, and project teams. Communication & Client Engagement Communicates complex statistical concepts clearly to internal teams and clients. Acts as thae statistical point of contact for clients, ensuring clarity around methods, assumptions, limitations, and results. Supports client discussions and meetings by providing specialist input on statistical aspects of projects. Project Management Operates as the technical counterpart to the project manager on relevant projects, internally managing teams when allocated to projects in a management capacity. Coordinates analytical tasks within project teams, ensuring appropriate delegation, documentation, quality control, and timely delivery. Supports project planning by advising on analytical scope, resourcing, risks, budgets, and constraints. What You Do Research and Evidence Ensures analyses are grounded in appropriate evidence, best practice methodologies, and current statistical standards. Keeps abreast of developments in statistical research and translates relevant advances into project work and internal practice. Contributes to the development of publication plans and research outputs, including project-based and methodological publications. Data Analysis & Interpretation Leads or supports the delivery of complex statistical analyses, including hands-on delivery where this improves quality or accelerates timelines. Provides analytical leadership on projects requiring advanced or innovative methods. Maintains oversight of statistical components across live projects, intervening when required to ensure consistency and technical excellence. Writing, Storytelling & Deliverables Guides the production of high-quality statistical outputs that align with strategic objectives. Develops and refines templates, QC processes, and standard deliverables to improve clarity, efficiency, and consistency. Supports the creation of a range of outputs, including technical reports, publications, and externally facing content (e.g. infographics, short-form thought leadership). Innovation Works with the Innovation team to identify new avenues for innovation, particularly in the statistical realm. Support and lead on projects that drive the business forward with regards to innovation, to ensure the use of cutting edge techniques and methodologies. Business Development Provides methodological input and budget support for proposals and bids involving statistical components. Supports accurate scoping of timelines, resources, and costs for statistical work in the pipeline. Ensures proposals accurately reflect appropriate methodologies and the capabilities of the team. People Leadership Mentors and manages junior team members, supporting their technical development and growth, particularly in statistics. Provides on-project coaching and training to upskill team members. Works with Learning & Development to identify skills gaps and design and deliver technical training programmes. Actively maintains and develops own expertise through training, networking, and engagement with internal and external experts. Career Development As a Technical Manager, you will further expand your technical, and organisational influence. Progression typically involves: Setting technical direction and standards across multiple projects and workstreams. Develops deeper client-facing credibility, increasingly representing the business as a senior technical authority. Sustained delivery of high-impact, complex work with minimal oversight. Demonstrable influence beyond immediate projects or teams. Clear contribution to business growth, capability building, and strategic direction. Recognition as a go-to technical authority by peers, project leaders, and clients. Strong performance at Technical Manager level prepares you for advancement to Technical Senior Manager, where you will take on broader organisational influence and multi-programme leadership. Qualifications and Experience Education Degree-level qualification (2.1 or above preferred) in a health-related, analytical, or numerical scientific discipline, such as: Health Economics, Public Health Maths, Medical Statistics, Biostatistics, Statistics, Econometrics Biochemistry, Natural Sciences, Life Sciences Engineering, Operational Research, MORSE Advanced degree (MSc, MRes, MBA, PhD) strongly preferred in: Health Economics Biostatistics / Medical Statistics Epidemiology Mathematics / Econometrics Other analytical, quantitative, or health-related disciplines Skills & Capabilities Extensive experience within outcomes research and a solid understanding of other service areas. High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with proven ability to review and refine others’ work. Practical knowledge, understanding and proven ability within the following areas, demonstrating excellence in some of these areas: network meta-analysis, pairwise meta-analysis, indirect treatment comparison, survival analysis and extrapolations, health state utilities analysis, and within-trial patient-level data analysis. Experience providing statistical guidance to project teams, ensuring analyses will withstand critique from the health economics and scientific community. Evidence of a high level of proficiency in reviewing and guiding the development of feasibility assessments, statistical analysis plans, conducting analyses and reporting. Experience across a broad range of treatment types and disease areas. Excellent statistical coding skills using R or other appropriate statistical software. Excellent IT and numerical skills including proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills. VALUE FRAMEWORK At Acumetis, our values are built upon four essential values that define the competencies and behaviours needed for each role within our organisation: business, self, team, and client. These values are represented by: Entrepreneurial – we have an entrepreneurial mindset towards work, we are solutions oriented and we accept challenges that come our way Integrity - We are responsible and accountable, we treat everyone with respect, generosity and care Collaboration – We listen to one another and tap into knowledge, wisdom and perspectives of our colleagues and we foster a supportive inclusive environment Achievement – We make a difference of driving company and personal growth and we thrive on achievement and recognition of ourselves, our team and our company DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION Acumetis is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work. Internally, we strive to create an environment where diversity of thought and experience enhances collaboration, drives innovation, and supports personal and professional growth. By championing inclusivity, we ensure that all team members can thrive and achieve success together. Acumetis. Reframe what’s possible. Team Global Value & Access Role Manager Locations London Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time