About the job:
Through the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Programme, iMed NI Ltd in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast have an exciting employment opportunity for a dynamic Mathematics/Statistics/Operational Research Masters graduate to work on a project to create a real-time, ERP-integrated purchasing optimisation system that enhances decision making for parallel imported medicines, supports new licensing processes, strengthens pricing and compliance control, and automates purchase planning to improve supply continuity, reduce stock-outs, and minimise administrative burden within the fast moving pharmaceutical procurement environment.
This role is company-based and will be delivered in collaboration with the School of Mathematics and Physics at Queen’s.
The successful candidate will become part of a team within iMed NI. IMed Healthcare is a leading pharmaceutical wholesaler specialising in the sourcing, manufacturing and supply of parallel imported branded medicines, generic and OTC products to the NI, UK and RoI medicines market. Established in 2007, iMed has grown successfully to be a leading pharmaceutical wholesaler on the island of Ireland.
Please note that Queen’s reserves the right to close the advert early once 80 applications have been received
Information about the company partner can be found at: https://imed.ie/.
About the person:
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:
- Hold a Masters level degree in Mathematics, Statistics or Operational Research, or a closely related discipline.
- Relevant experience of analysing real-world data, resulting in the creation of a statistics or operational research model*.
- Proficient in statistical programming languages (e.g. R, Python or a closely related language)*.
- Completion of a substantial statistical or operational research project (either group based or individual) in either university or industry*.
- Relevant experience in presenting the findings of models at a level suitable for a non-statistical or mathematical audience.*
- Applicants should indicate how their experience could be applied to this post.
Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. * May be demonstrated through the completion of a module, student project or placement.
Applicants must adequately evidence how they have gained relevant experience/knowledge/skills in detail, using examples and dates where appropriate to demonstrate that they meet these requirements. It is not sufficient to simply list duties/skills/modules/assignment titles as evidence.
A KTP role is the perfect launchpad for your career providing the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge and skills to deliver a strategic innovation project within a company. One of the unique benefits to KTP is access to a substantial development budget and the support and guidance of Queen’s world-class academics and researchers. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work closely between academia and industry whilst developing your skills to run and manage projects.
Information about the KTP Programme can be found at:
https://www.qub.ac.uk/Business/access-our-expertise/Knowledge-Transfer-Partnerships/graduates/.
