Location: Flexible Hybrid Working (Birchwood, Warrington)

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About Us

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DHT.health is a specialist consultancy generating patient-centred evidence within rare and complex diseases. We work with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, patient organisations and healthcare stakeholders to generate evidence that supports decision-making across the product lifecycle.

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We are looking for a Research Associate / Health Economist to join our growing team. This role is suitable for recent graduates and individuals with up to two years of relevant experience.

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The Role

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You will contribute to projects across:

• Patient preference research

• Qualitative and mixed-methods research

• Real-world evidence generation

• Health economics and outcomes research

• Patient engagement activities

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You will support study design, data collection, analysis, reporting and client delivery, while working closely with senior team members throughout the project lifecycle.

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As a growing consultancy, this role offers exposure to a broad range of activities and responsibilities from an early stage in your career. You will have the opportunity to develop skills across research, client engagement and business development while helping shape the future direction of the business.

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What We're Looking For

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Essential

• Undergraduate degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Psychology, Health Services Research, Statistics, Economics, or a related discipline

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Interest in healthcare research and evidence generation

• Ability to work collaboratively, share knowledge and contribute to a supportive team culture

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Desirable

• Post graduate degree (or equivalent) in Health Economics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Psychology, Health Services Research, Statistics, Outcomes Research or a related discipline

• Experience in research, health economics, outcomes research, healthcare consulting or patient-centred research

• Experience with quantitative and/or qualitative research methods

• Experience using Stata, R, SPSS, NVivo or similar software

We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement listed above but believe they would be a strong fit for the role.

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How We Work

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• We start with the problem, not the method

• We focus on meaningful outcomes and impact

• We value autonomy, accountability and continuous learning

• We communicate complex evidence clearly

• We keep patients and caregivers at the centre of what we do

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What We Offer

• Flexible hybrid working

• Office based at Birchwood Park, Warrington, offering a modern working environment, on-site amenities and excellent transport links to Manchester, Liverpool, Chester and the wider North -West.

• Freedom to manage your working schedule, with regular in-person collaboration including fortnightly manager catch-ups

• Direct access to senior leadership and mentoring

• Support for professional development, training and conference attendance

• Connect with colleagues through team days, company events and in-person workshops

• Opportunities for networking, travel and business development

• Competitive salary dependent on experience, with discretionary annual bonus

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, so you can enjoy some travel

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Why Join DHT.health?

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This is an opportunity to work directly with experienced researchers developing cutting-edge evidence in rare and complex diseases, engage with patients and caregivers, and contribute to meaningful healthcare research.

As a growing consultancy, DHT.health offers you the chance to take on responsibility early, develop a broad skillset, and play an active role in shaping the future of the business.

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