Research Clinical Associate at 54gene

Department: Medical Affairs
Reports to: Clinical Lead

Essential Functions

• Provide optimal clinical support to the research team in all relevant areas
• Conceptualize and write research protocols including but not limited the development of clinical work plans
• Review and analyze clinical data to support hypothesis and draw accurate conclusions
• Write medical articles with accuracy and proficiency
• Provide support to the Data Quality control team as needed
• Liaise with internal and external physicians to support on research projects
• Conduct feasibility studies to ascertain the desired outcomes for proposed studies
• Fulfil role as project manager as the need arises
• Supporting role for clinical tasks that may arise in laboratory or company-wide.

Requirements

• MBBS (At least 3 years post medical school) 
• MBA, MPH, PhD, or other relevant Postgraduate degree is a plus
• 3+ years of multidisciplinary experience in areas such as management consulting, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, or other related industry
• Project management experience and certification e.g. Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, is a plus.
• Candidates  must be willing to join a fast-paced environment, be willing to learn quickly, adapt to new environments  and must have a keen interest in research related activities.
• Candidates should have a strong clinical background and work well in cross functional teams.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Computer literacy and proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,  etc.) or equivalent
• Research experience desired
• Ability to adapt to new tasks quickly
• Detail oriented
• Ability to successfully collaborate cross-functionally with others of different skill sets, backgrounds and levels within and external to the organization.
• Strong clinical background
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills: Proven ability to communicate a message in an articulate & professional manner.