Research Scientist -Data analysis in City of London

IXICO plc (AIM: IXI), is a global leader in neuroscience imaging and biomarker analytics, using its proprietary AI-driven platform to help advance the treatment of neurological disorders and reduce the uncertainties associated with drug discovery, development and monitoring. As a key part of the global neurological disease research community, the Company has built a global reputation and 20-year track record as an end-to-end Imaging Contract Research Organisation (iCRO) working with leading pharma companies, innovative biotech's, disease consortia and non-profit organisations. IXICO has supported hundreds of neurological clinical trials, analysed hundreds of thousands scans and built an expansive network of expert imaging centres around the world.

The IXICO Platform is tailor-made for neurological disease, reliably processing data from global trials, precisely measuring key imaging biomarkers associated with the identification, progression and treatment of diseases such as Alzheimer's, Huntington's and Parkinson's. Image data is interrogated by the Platform and IXICO's expert scientists translating complex data into clinically meaningful insights while minimizing data variability and increasing reproducibility.

Our people are empowered to enable us to achieve our company goals and their own personal development through the “4A” values at the heart of our culture: Aspiration, Ability, Agility and Accountability.

To help us deliver our medical image analysis solutions to large clinical trials we are hiring a dedicated Imaging Scientist on a permanent full-time capacity. Applications are welcomed from candidates with varying levels of experience. Appointment level will be determined based on expertise and demonstrated capability. Please indicate in your application the level at which you wish to be considered:

• Associate: Contributes to pipeline development and data analysis with guidance.
• Mid-level: Independently develops analysis solutions and contributes to R&D projects.
• Senior: Provides technical leadership, leads R&D initiatives, and mentors team members.

Purpose of the Role: As an Imaging Scientist at IXICO, you will develop and implement analysis solutions for medical imaging (i.e. MRI and PET) data in neurodegenerative clinical trials. You will design, validate, and deploy imaging analysis pipelines that support pharmaceutical clients and IXICO’s innovation roadmap, working across the full lifecycle from proof-of-concept research to production-ready workflows. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Biomarker Science, Operations, and Technology to translate scientific requirements into robust, scalable analysis solutions. The role includes contributing to internal and sponsor-funded R&D projects, evaluating emerging imaging methods, and advancing IXICO’s scientific capabilities in neurodegenerative disease imaging. This role offers the opportunity to work at the interface of scientific research, clinical trial imaging, and analytic product development, helping to deliver biomarkers that enable the development of therapies for neurodegenerative diseases.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Development & Delivery of Imaging Solutions: Design, develop and deliver imaging analysis pipelines based on customer needs and strategic aims. Perform scientific validation, quality control, and documentation of developed imaging solutions. Implement novel biomarkers and image processing methods into production-ready workflows. Work with cross-functional teams (Biomarker Science, Operations, Technology) to ensure seamless handover and deployment. Contribute technical descriptions of analytics solutions to proposals, charters, study documents, and marketing materials.
• Data analysis and reporting: Perform analysis of imaging dataset, statistical investigation, and generate reports summarizing scientific insights. Assess and recommend new imaging biomarkers or analysis methodologies. Assess and validate external analytical tools and applications for use in new workflows.
• Research and Development: Contribute to the R&D roadmap, developing new project proposals and reviewing planned initiatives. Conduct stage-gated feasibility studies and prototyping to inform future product and solution development. Translate cutting-edge research into practical solutions for clinical trials. Lead and manage contracted research projects, ensuring delivery to timelines and quality standards.
• External Scientific Communication: Identify relevant topics for external scientific communication aligned with R&D activities. Prepare and present abstracts, posters, or publications at conferences. Contribute to marketing materials and scientific communication channels.
• Internal support and development: Provide support for ongoing clinical trials, troubleshooting issues, and provide expert guidance to address or support others in addressing analysis issues. Contribute and support to project proposals for the strategic roadmap based on scientific advancements and/or business opportunity. Support scientific leadership on subject area for all business-related needs such as internal planning, external communications and pre-sales activities.

Qualifications and skills required for the role:

• Essential: PhD (or equivalent industry experience) in a relevant scientific or analytical discipline (e.g. Neuroscience, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Engineering, Mathematics, etc). Demonstrated expertise in at least one MR or Nuclear imaging modality and associated analysis. Strong programming skills in Python, experience in Linux environments. Experience developing imaging analysis pipelines. Familiarity with neuroimaging software (e.g., FSL, SPM, ANTs). Good understanding of neuroanatomy and imaging biomarkers. Excellent problem-solving, research, and communication skills.
• Desirable: Experience with Machine learning or deep learning techniques. Experience working with large-scale imaging datasets. Familiarity with clinical trial or regulated environments. Experience with cloud or containerized workflows (Docker/Singularity). Familiarity with regulatory or clinical trial data standards.

Benefits: Competitive remuneration package including benchmarked salaries. Staff Annual Bonus Plans and Annual Salary Review. Generous employer pension contribution of 6%. 25 days annual leave, increasing up to 28 days with every year at IXICO. BUPA private medical insurance scheme. Life Assurance of 4x annual salary. Employee Benefits Portal, offering various discounts in retail, food & drink, and entertainment. Engaging and social environment, with fundraising and sporting activities and seasonal events such as Summer and Christmas parties. Wellbeing initiatives such as eye tests, flu jabs, and Mental Health Awareness Training. Employee Assistance Programme offering advice and support on a wide range of topics. Hybrid working model pattern split between working in the City of London and remotely. Reimbursement allowance to purchase equipment to support working from home. Generous employee referral scheme offering £2,000 for referring a successful candidate to the company. Financial assistance for professional qualifications. Opportunity to contribute to an industry where your work has an impact every single day.

How to Apply: IXICO is working hard to create a representative, inclusive and empowered team, because we believe different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds make a better workplace, and ultimately better services. IXICO doesn’t discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected class. This is a great opportunity for a dedicated Imaging Scientist to thrive in an engaging and fast-paced environment, to make a difference on an everyday basis. If you think IXICO should meet you, please send us your CV and covering letter by email to careers@ixico.com or apply directly via LinkedIn. We are looking forward to your application.

Please note that our entire business is operating under a Hybrid-Working Model, where UK-based employees are required to attend our London office 2 days a week. If you have got any questions, please reach out to our careers team. Please note that IXICO will process the data provided by you only in order to perform the outlined recruitment exercise. For more details on what data we process and on what legal basis this happens please view our Recruitment Privacy Policy or contact careers@ixico.com.