Research Associate

Hanson Wade Group
London
Beacon is a competitive intelligence database that helps drug developers make better, faster decisions. We provide in-depth, high-quality, and timely information which allows our clients to identify and understand the drug and trial activity within their field. The Research Operations team is responsible for curating this content to the highest possible standard and producing content which showcases this data to both Beacon users and prospects.

The Research Associate role is a critical support role in the Research Operations team and entails undertaking quality control of newly created or updated drug and clinical trial records and providing feedback to relevant individuals; quality control of ingest processes; overseeing the creation of content such as weekly newsletters; responding to queries; and, assuming ownership of Beacon modules when Researchers are absent from the team. We are looking for someone with an academic background in life sciences and a curious, proactive nature to join the team.

Responsibilities/Goals :
  • Build a robust understanding of the policies and standard operating procedures regarding data capture and curation for Beacon, including relevant module-specific ones.
  • Undertake both prospective and retrospective quality checking as required to ensure Beacon content achieves the highest possible levels of accuracy.
  • Provide feedback, training and support to those performing the data capture processes as required.
  • Collaborate with researchers and account managers to support sales opportunities.
  • Stay up to date with the scientific and commercial developments in the field.
  • Assist with the delivery of newsletters, digests and conference reports as required, meeting agreed timelines.
  • Assist with relevant sales and customer queries as required, within agreed timelines.
  • Actively seek ways to improve processes and increase efficiency within the team.
Knowledge skills and abilities:
  • Basic understanding of end-to-end drug development would be helpful but is not essential.
  • Good knowledge of Excel.
  • Good communication and collaboration skills, a strong team player.
  • Proactive and inquisitive, willing to challenge the status quo and uncover new ways of doing things.
  • Ability to work well under periods of pressure, being resilient and self-aware.
  • Persistent and detail-oriented, able to maintain focus when undertaking quality control processes.
Education and experience:
  • BSc in Life Sciences subject from a top university, receiving a 2:1 or higher.
  • Previous work experience is desirable.
Why Choose Us?

  • Private health and life insurance
  • Hybrid working arrangement - 1/2 days a week in the office
  • A range of different social clubs such as, book club, five-a-side, parents support network, chess club and more...
  • 1 extra day of annual leave each year, up to 30 days of annual leave (not including public holidays)
  • Access to our Wader Hub benefits platform which include, retail, gym, hospitality, and wellness discounts
  • Volunteer day (we offer all our employees the chance to take a day on us to get out there and do some good!)
  • Monthly awards and social events (we're talking sports days, karaoke nights, theatre trips, cooking courses, you name it!)
  • Sabbatical options after 2 and 5 years
  • Opportunities for professional education sponsorship
  • Access to individual career coaching to develop your career from day one
  • We offer well-being bonuses such as a personal learning budget, mindfulness sessions in the office, employee assistance programme and well-being champions
£27,000 + annual bonus

Start date: November 2025

Please note: we cannot provide visa sponsorship for this role. You must have the right to work in the UK now and in the future without requiring sponsorship

Department Beacon Locations Hanson Wade Group Remote status Hybrid
Posted 2025-10-15

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