Proficient in coding and analyzing qualitative data using MAXQDA or similar software
Experience with literature reviews and survey research support
Strong technical writing skills for client-ready documents
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Responsibilities
Conduct qualitative research through interviews with patients and caregivers
Run literature reviews, applying criteria and extracting data
Assist in building and testing surveys in Alchemer
Draft and quality check study documents and reports
Attend client meetings and maintain clear communication
Ensure quality control through adherence to PCO Quality Management System
Act as operational owner for project components, managing team and client expectations
Benefits
Competitive salary
Bonus
Pension
Private Healthcare
Dental Cover
Enhanced Eye Care Cover
Electric Car Scheme
Staggered working hours
Full Job Description
Responsibilities / Position overview
As a Senior Research Associate in our PCO team, you will deliver core research tasks across a portfolio of projects, working with increasing independence. You will also act as the operational owner for key parts of each project. This means keeping the team and clients clear on decisions and next steps.
What You'll Do
Run qualitative research: Conduct interviews with patients and caregivers, virtually or in person (some travel required). Develop and apply coding frameworks, and analyze data in MAXQDA.
Support literature reviews: Run searches, apply inclusion and exclusion criteria, and extract data.
Support survey research: Help build surveys in Alchemer, pilot test them, and quality check data. Analyze results in Excel and MAXQDA, including open-ended responses.
Develop client materials: Draft and quality check study documents. Write sections of reports, presentations, and memos, and contribute to abstracts, posters, and manuscripts. Offer ideas on conclusions and recommendations.
Support clients and project leads: Attend client meetings and write clear minutes. Maintain trackers, manage transcript flow, and facilitate internal meetings. Step in as backup to the project lead when needed.
Protect quality: Follow our PCO Quality Management System and use QC checklists to catch errors before delivery.
Qualifications
What You'll Bring
A bachelor's or master's degree in a health-related field
At least 2 years of qualitative and/or health outcomes research experience in consulting, an agency, academia, or life sciences
Hands-on experience conducting qualitative interviews with research participants
Experience coding and analyzing qualitative data in MAXQDA or similar software
Experience with targeted literature review tasks and survey research support. Alchemer knowledge is helpful, but we're happy to train you.
Strong technical writing skills for client-ready deliverables
Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Ability to manage roughly 10-12 concurrent projects, meet deadlines, and raise risks early with proposed solutions
Working knowledge of drug development and the regulations relevant to PCO
Who You Are
You are collaborative, detail-oriented, and accountable. You are proactive and self-motivated, adapt well to fast-moving priorities, and handle confidential information with discretion. You bring solutions rather than just problems, and you share knowledge with your teammates.
