Job Description
About Numan
Founded in 2018, we’ve already grown to be a 300+ team distributed across the globe, united by a singular mission: empowering people to take control of their health.
Numan is transforming health: we’ve built a cutting-edge platform that integrates diagnostics, medication, supplements, digital programmes, and doctor consultations. Giving people the tools they need to maximise life.
To deliver on our transformative mission, we are guided by our 5 company values:
• Patients first.
• Learn fast.
• Own the quality.
• Succeed together.
• Care deeply.
Backed by top-tier investors, Numan is already having a positive impact on hundreds of thousands of patients here in the UK, and we want you to help us deliver this mission!
The Role
As Senior Manager of Clinical Research, you’ll play a pivotal role in building and leading Numan’s evidence generation strategy and research operations. You’ll oversee the design, planning, and execution of high-quality clinical and real-world studies—ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and in full compliance with regulatory and ethical standards. This is a hands-on and strategic role, ideal for someone who can balance scientific rigour, operational precision, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, tech-enabled healthcare environment.
The Team
You will report directly to the Head of Coaching and Clinical Research, Behavioural Medicine. You will also manage and mentor the clinical research team, providing guidance on both operational delivery and professional growth.
You’ll be:
- Leading Numan’s Research Agenda: Driving the design and execution of clinical and real-world evidence (RWE) studies across obesity and metabolic health.
- Overseeing Clinical Operations: Managing full study lifecycles, including protocol development, ethics submissions, vendor management, and quality control.
- Driving RWE & Data Analytics: Collaborating with data science teams to analyze complex health datasets and assess long-term program outcomes.
- Building Research Capacity: Establishing systems, SOPs, and training materials to scale a credible research function.
- Managing Partnerships: Building collaborations with academic, clinical, and industry partners to advance joint studies and publications.
- Leading Dissemination: Driving the publication strategy for peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
We’re looking for someone who:
- A PhD in a relevant field (e.g., obesity science, public health, epidemiology, or biomedical science).
- 3+ years of clinical or health research experience, including operational oversight of large-scale studies.
- Strong quantitative research training and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated experience managing full study lifecycles and successful ethics/regulatory submissions.
- Subject matter expertise in obesity and weight management.
- Proven experience managing and mentoring others.
- Strong working knowledge of GCP, ethics, and data protection requirements.
Proficiency in statistical software such as R, Stata, Python, or SAS.
It’s a bonus if you have:
- Experience in digital health, telehealth, or healthcare innovation settings.
- Qualitative research training or experience.
- A proven track record of leading cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.
Our benefits include…
🏖 - 25 days holiday pro rata, plus bank holidays.
🩺 - Health insurance with Vitality.
🚘 - Electric car salary sacrifice scheme with Octopus.
🧸 - Enhanced maternity and parental leave.
🐥 - Nursery benefit provided by YellowNest.
💼 - Employee assistance programme (access to therapy, financial planning and discounts).
⚖️ - Generous pension (includes both employee and employer contributions).
💻 - Flexible working options, including a dog-friendly office in Farringdon.
📚 - Personal training and development budget via Learnerbly.
👟 - Wellhub membership, giving you access to over 2,000 locations in the UK.
🚲 - Cycle to work scheme.
🚆 - Season ticket loan.
% - Discount on Numan products for your friends and family.
🤲 - Paid volunteering days.
Diversity at Numan
At Numan, people are at the heart of who we are. We recognise and value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals from all backgrounds bring.
We promote innovation and creativity, enabling us to tackle things from various viewpoints and are committed to equal opportunities and continuously strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, heard, and valued.
Embracing diversity isn’t just our goal; it’s our strength, driving us towards a more inclusive future.
