Research Assistant
CR/080278
Posted: 16/12/2025
- Competitive
- England, South West, Cornwall
- Contract
Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting a Research Assistant on behalf of our Multinational Pharmaceutical client based in Cornwall, UK on an initial 6-month contract (with potential to extend).
Job Overview
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Job Overview
- Assist in organizing and managing research projects from initiation to delivery.
- Contribute to the development of study protocols, reports, and data collection methodologies.
- Arrange, attend, and support project meetings.
- Travel to client sites as required to support project activities.
- Assist in writing, reviewing, and revising study reports and other project deliverables.
- Support the execution of research projects in line with agreed timelines and quality standards.
- Review study data and documentation and provide information management support.
- Conduct literature reviews and prepare written summaries of findings.
- Assist in the preparation of abstracts, manuscripts, and oral presentations.
- Develop presentation materials, including slides and posters, for conferences and project updates.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Outcomes Research, Health Economics, or a related scientific field preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; medical writing experience is an advantage.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships in a global, matrixed environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail with strong organisational and multitasking skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently under supervision and contribute effectively as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet-based research tools.
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Aoibhinn Daly
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