Research Executive

Beyond Blue; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Blue, a dynamic company specializing in international marketing research for the pharmaceutical industry, seeks a candidate to manage marketing research studies. The role involves designing study materials, liaising with international agencies, and engaging with healthcare professionals. Successful applicants will demonstrate strong analytical skills and a relevant degree, with the potential to work in a hybrid model.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme (up to 10% of salary)

Employer pension scheme (5% contribution)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Career progression pathway

Private healthcare

Bonus birthday day off

Company sponsored social events

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree required; strong A level grades preferred.
• Interest and suitability for the role are necessary.
• Flexible with international travel on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple marketing research studies for pharmaceutical clients.
• Conduct interviews with healthcare professionals.
• Support analysis and presentation development for studies.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proactivity

Strong written and verbal communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Education

2:1 degree or above

Qualifications in biological/life sciences, social sciences, marketing, or business

Tools

Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Job description

Beyond Blue is a dynamic, growing company that specialises in the design and execution of international marketing research for the pharmaceutical industry. We advise pharmaceutical companies on their development and marketing strategy for drugs that are in clinical trials and up to and beyond launch.

Your role will be to work as part of a team to manage multiple marketing research studies for clients within the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the design of study materials.
• Briefing fieldwork agencies and moderators on the objectives and logistics of the study.
• Liaising with international field agencies to ensure recruitment and interviews are conducted to a high standard in a timely manner.
• Conducting telephone or face to face interviews with health care professionals in the UK or US.
• Attending and viewing research internationally (primarily within Europe but also US &/or Asia as required).
• Supporting in the analysis and presentation development for each study.
• Attending and contributing to client meetings and presentations.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum 2:1 degree or above is required, coupled with strong A level grades or equivalent qualifications. All degree subjects will be considered provided the applicant can demonstrate their interest and suitability for the role. Degrees in biological / life sciences, social sciences, marketing, or business are desirable but not essential.
• Applicants must be free to travel internationally, at short notice, to meet the job specification.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work under pressure.
• High level of pro-activity, initiative, and organisation.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills as appropriate for a client facing role.
• Strong team player but with an ability to work autonomously.
• Attention to detail and quality focused.
• Ability to multi-task and manage your own time.
• Strong analytical and interpretation skills.
• Ability to adapt to different types of projects and different challenges during projects.
• Ability to understand complex scientific information/medical conditions and build an appreciation of marketing principles and the pharmaceutical industry.
• Computer literacy especially Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel.

Benefits include:

• Starting salary of £28,000.
• Annual bonus scheme (up to 10% of salary).
• Employer pension scheme (5% employer contribution matched by the employee)
• Holiday allowance of 25 days + bank holidays, which rises to 28 days with length of service.
• Bonus birthday day off and well-being sessions.
• Private healthcare.
• Flexible working hours, with early finish on a Friday.
• Career progression pathway.
• Company sponsored social events.

Location: The role will preferably be hybrid with a mix of remote working and occasional office days, but a purely remote working role will be considered for candidates not able to relocate to within commutable distance of Manchester. However, all applicants must be able to attend the office on some days.

Start dates: The start date is flexible according to the specific needs of the successful candidate(s). We will consider start dates from September 2025 up until January 2026. Please indicate preferred start dates within your covering letter.

Please submit both a CV and covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role when making an application. Please ensure all educational qualifications and grades are listed on your CV.

By submitting your application, you are declaring that:
The information provided in this application and within your Curriculum Vitae is both truthful and accurate. You have omitted no facts that could affect your employment. You understand that any false misleading statements could place any subsequent employment in jeopardy. You understand that any employment entered into is subject to satisfactory references. You expressly consent to personal data contained within this form being recorded for the purposes of assessing suitability for the post and may form the basis of any subsequent personnel file.

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