Research Associate

Overview /

About Us

Lumanity is dedicated to improving patient health by accelerating and optimizing access to medical advances. We partner with life sciences companies around the world to generate evidence to demonstrate the value of their product, translate the science and data into compelling product narratives, and enable commercial decisions that position these products for success in the market.

We do this through strategic and complimentary areas of focus: Asset Optimization and Commercialization, Value, Access, and Outcomes, Medical Strategy and Communications, and Real-World Evidence.

The Lumanity Patient-Centered Outcomes (PCO) team wishes to hire a Research Associate in this UK-based hybrid role.

Responsibilities /

Position Overview

Targeted Literature Review Execution: Conducts defined steps of an established search strategy by applying specified screening criteria and extracting required data to meet the objectives of a targeted literature review.

Study Document Drafting & Revision: Drafts, revises, and quality checks study documents by using approved templates and incorporating direction from project leadership to align content with study scope and requirements.

Qualitative Interview Preparation & Conduct: Completes required training and conducts high-quality qualitative interviews with research participants (e.g., patients, caregivers) virtually or in person (travel required), adhering to the interview guide and study protocol.

Qualitative Coding & Analysis: Codes and analyzes qualitative participant-level data by applying a coding framework developed with guidance and oversight from the project lead.

Survey Implementation & Analysis: Executes defined steps of survey implementation and analysis by conducting pilot testing, quality checking survey data, analyzing open-ended items qualitatively, and producing descriptive analyses.

Client Meeting Participation & Documentation: Attends select client meetings (primarily virtual and occasionally in person) and captures discussion points, decisions, and next steps by producing clear, complete meeting minutes.

Deliverable Content Development: Drafts assigned portions of client deliverables (e.g., introduction, methods, and results sections) for presentations, reports, and memos by following guidance from the project lead.

Quality Management & Quality Control (QC): Operates within the PCO Quality Management System by following standard operating procedures, including using the QC checklist to reduce errors before deliverables are finalized.

Multi-Project Task Delivery: Delivers assigned tasks across multiple concurrent active projects by confirming requirements with project leads, managing personal deadlines, and communicating status to maintain project momentum.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Master’s degree in health-related field.
• No prior full-time professional experience required; prior internship, academic research experience, or administrative coordination experience in a health, research, or clinical setting is preferred.
• Working knowledge of core research fundamentals (e.g., study design, literature review methods, and data synthesis) sufficient to execute defined tasks with guidance.
• Ability to complete required training and conduct qualitative interviews with research participants virtually and in person, including willingness and ability to travel as required.
• Ability to code and analyze qualitative participant-level data, including experience with qualitative analysis software or a demonstrated ability and willingness to learn it quickly.
• Experience executing targeted literature review tasks, including structured searching, applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, and extracting data into standardized formats.
• Strong writing skills to develop assigned sections of client deliverables in a clear, client-ready format under direction from project leadership.
• Professional communication skills for internal project work and client-facing interactions, including the ability to document discussions accurately in meeting minutes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with qualitative analysis software or desire to learn.
• Ability to manage workload across multiple concurrent projects (typically 8–10 active projects) while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Awareness of the drug development process, including regulations that govern the pharmaceutical industry.

Benefits

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on what matters to you – health and well-being, personal finances, professional development, and a healthy work/life balance.

Competitive salary plus bonus scheme 33.5 days of paid leave annually Generous pension scheme Private healthcare Electric Car scheme for those based in the United Kingdom Remote or hybrid working (remote plus working out of one of our local offices in London or Sheffield)