Senior Research Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in China.

📋 Description

• Prepare protocols, reports, and other key project deliverables.

• Engage with clients and contribute to strategic initiatives under the guidance of senior personnel.

• Oversee scientific coordination and project management across various projects.

• Develop and execute new data collection initiatives, including retrospective, prospective, and cross-sectional studies.

• Provide scientific expertise and advice on methodological and operational aspects of project design and execution.

• Lead or coordinate the creation of protocols, analysis plans, case report forms, survey questions, and reports.

• Interact with project sponsors, physicians, clinical sites, and other pertinent contacts.

• Track project budget expenditures and manage timelines for scientific tasks and deliverables.

• Act as Principal Investigator on certain client projects, overseeing project budgets, deliverables, and timelines.

• Lead or coordinate the preparation of abstracts and manuscripts.

• Support business development by participating in proposal writing, the sales cycle, attending conferences, and delivering presentations.

• Mentor and supervise junior staff and interns as required.

• Collaborate with clinical operations, data management, biostatistics, and data analysts.

• Assist in the development of training materials and process enhancements.

• Participate in client calls and address inquiries related to assigned tasks.

• Contribute to client and project strategies under the direction of senior staff.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD in epidemiology or a closely related field, or MSc with 3–5 years of relevant experience.

• Previous experience in a consultancy and/or CRO environment is highly desirable.

• Experience with new data collection (field) projects, particularly non-interventional designs, is preferred.

• Solid understanding of epidemiologic methodology.

• Proficient in MS Office software.

• Fluent in both spoken and written Mandarin Chinese.

• Capable of effectively communicating and documenting information in written English.

• Ability to create well-organized, error-free scientific reports, presentations, emails, and other written materials.

• Strong skills in organization, time management, prioritization, and decision-making.

• Quick learner with the ability to apply new information, skills, and procedures.

• Proactive and positive attitude towards tasks and projects.

• Resilient in the face of changes to processes, projects, budgets, or client requirements.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience presenting concepts to individuals and groups in formal settings.

• Ability to grasp client needs and suggest appropriate solutions.

• Sound professional judgment in analyzing, responding to, and resolving inquiries, issues, and escalations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Fully remote work opportunity.

• Full-time permanent position.

• Travel may be required for both national and international assignments.