Advanced analytics. Intelligent insights. IXICO plc(AIM: IXI), is a leading neuroimaging Contract ResearchOrganization (CRO), delivering advanced Ai analytical insights inneuroscience to the global clinical trials market. Established in2004, listed as a public company in 2013, IXICO has firmlyestablished itself as a trusted partner to the global life sciencesindustry, supporting the development of new therapies forneurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s,Huntington’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis. With our focus onneuroscience, our purpose is to advance human health by turningdata into clinically valuable insights; helping our clients reduceclinical development risk and improve return on investment fromtheir clinical development programmes. We achieve this by combiningAi machine learning imaging biomarker analysis, together withcentralised neuroimaging CRO services to provide an integratedservice covering every stage of clinical development through topost-marketing surveillance. We are committed to invest incontinuously enhancing our validated and peer reviewed diseaseoptimised machine learning Ai analytics services and ourinfrastructure and technology to support our ambitious growthstrategy. Our people are empowered to enable us to achieve ourcompany goals and their own personal development through the “4A”values at the heart of our culture: Aspiration, Ability, Agilityand Accountability. To help us deliver our medical image analysissolutions to large clinical trials we are hiring an Image AnalysisTechnician on a temporary 6-month fixed-term contract at afull-time capacity. Purpose of the Role: Image analysis involvesusing different techniques to derive readings from brain scans. TheImage Analysis Technician (IAT) position is responsible for visualquality control (QC) and delineation of clinical data received byIXICO in active clinical trials and research studies. Candidates donot need any previous image analysis experience as all newtechnicians will be trained by IXICO. A typical day for an IATinvolves methodically reviewing the output of regional brainanalysis, assessing the accuracy of the pipeline output, ormanually delineating different brain regions. This job would suit amotivated, methodical worker, with good spatial awareness andattention to detail. An example of an analysed brain scan and theregions that an IAT will be reviewing for each therapeutic area canbe seen here: Example Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Theduties and responsibilities listed below are representative, butnot exhaustive of the role. There may be some variation and/ordevelopment of these duties and responsibilities without changingthe general nature of the role: Performing image analysis, such aswhole brain delineation and LEAP endpoint QC, after suitabletraining has been completed. Meeting allocated endpoint QC targetsassigned by the Line Manager. Performing functions assigned by theLine Manager and Project Managers in accordance with standardoperating procedures (SOP) and work instructions (WI). Supportingthe Image Analysis team in reaching key deliverables. The ImageAnalysis Technician may also be responsible for but not limited to:Qualitative review of images (e.g., MRI, PET) and identifyingissues which may affect subsequent quantitative analysis orradiological review. Query management and resolution in a timelyand professional manner. Providing feedback on improvements in theimage analysis processes. Assist in preparing and updating studydocuments (e.g., WIs, SOPs, and training slides). Assist inreporting of Key Priority Indicators (KPIs) e.g., analysisthroughput. Assist in training other IATs, or Analysts, asrequired. Maintain open and positive, collaborative channels ofcommunication with all colleagues, in particular close teamwork andcollaboration with other Technicians and Analysts within the ImageAnalysis team. Qualifications and skills required for the role:Essential Strong attention to detail and ability to followestablished procedures. Ability to handle repetitive tasksconsistently and at a high level of quality. Ability to workindependently and in a highly regulated environment. Ability toprioritise competing tasks. Highly motivated and proactive.Excellent time management. Key Deliverables Continuous learning anddevelopment in core responsibilities. Set and meet personalobjectives. Self-assessment and recognition of key capabilities.Benefits: Competitive remuneration package including benchmarkedsalaries. 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 privatemedical insurance scheme. Life Assurance of 4x annual salary.Employee Benefits Portal, Perkbox offering various discounts inretail, food & drink, and entertainment. Engaging and socialenvironment, with fundraising and sporting activities and seasonalevents such as Summer and Christmas parties. Wellbeing initiativessuch as eye tests, flu jabs, and Mental Health Awareness Training.Employee Assistance Programme offering advice and support on a widerange of topics. Hybrid working model pattern split between workingat our vibrant head office in the City of London and remotely.Reimbursement allowance to purchase equipment to support workingfrom home. Generous employee referral scheme offering £2,000 forreferring a successful candidate to the company. Financialassistance for professional qualifications. A company in anindustry where your work has an impact every single day. How toApply IXICO is working hard to create a representative, inclusiveand empowered team, because we believe different experiences,perspectives and backgrounds make a better workplace, andultimately better services. IXICO doesn’t discriminate on the basisof race, colour, religion or belief, gender, national origin, age,sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any otherprotected class. This is a great opportunity for a motivatedprofessional to take up the role of Image Analysis Technician on atemporary 6-month fixed-term contract at a full-time capacity tothrive in an engaging and fast-paced environment, to make adifference on an everyday basis. If you think IXICO should meetyou, please send us your CV and covering letter by email tocareersixico.com or apply directly via LinkedIn. We are lookingforward to your application. Please note that our entire businessis operating under a Hybrid-Working Model , where UK-basedemployees are required to attend our London office 2 days a week .If you have got any questions, please reach out to our careersteam. Please note that IXICO will process the data provided by youonly in order to perform the outlined recruitment exercise. Formore details on what data we process and on what legal basis thishappens please view our Recruitment Privacy Policy or contactcareersixico.com.
