Research Analyst - Healthcare & Life Sciences

About the Role

Oracle Life Sciences is seeking a Research Analyst specializing in Healthcare and Life Sciences to join their Commercial team in London. This role focuses on supporting innovative healthcare market research projects and utilizing AI-enabled technologies to deliver strategic insights. Candidates with academic backgrounds in healthcare or life sciences who are keen on applying research and analytical expertise to aid commercial decision-making within pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in executing healthcare and life sciences market research studies within the European Commercial Team.
• Develop proficiency in diverse research methodologies, including AI-driven approaches and emerging analytical techniques.
• Contribute to designing research instruments such as screeners and questionnaires.
• Manage various stages of project workflows independently, encompassing setup, fieldwork, data processing, timeline adherence, analysis, deliverables, and project administration.
• Work with healthcare research data, survey outputs, and commercial datasets to clean, manage, and analyze both structured and unstructured data.
• Utilize Python or related analytical programming languages for data manipulation, automation, and analysis where applicable.
• Identify potential challenges and leverage technology or data-driven solutions to improve project delivery.
• Analyze research outcomes and derive actionable insights under senior team supervision.
• Participate in report drafting, quality checks, and development of presentations.
• Create impactful client presentations and contribute to compelling research storytelling.
• Engage with clients regularly regarding project progress and present research findings sections.
• Explore integration of Oracle technologies, AI tools, and data platforms to advance research methodologies and client impact.
• Efficiently manage time across multiple concurrent projects.

Candidate Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant disciplines such as Biomedical Sciences, Health Analytics, Pharmacy, Public Health, Life Sciences, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Healthcare Management, or closely related fields.
• Open to recent graduates or candidates with up to two years of relevant experience in healthcare or life sciences sectors.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, or life sciences through academic, internship, placement, research, or professional activities.
• Strong quantitative and analytical problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in data manipulation, quantitative analysis, and data visualization through academic or professional avenues.
• Fundamental understanding of data management including cleaning, structuring, and ensuring data quality.
• Exposure to Python or similar programming languages for data analysis via university projects or practical experience.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Preferred Attributes

• Interest or experience related to Oncology and/or Rare Diseases.
• Familiarity with AI, machine learning concepts, AI-assisted analytics, or modern data platforms.
• Preference for candidates intrigued by cloud-based data environments and AI-enabled research technologies.
• Prior experience in healthcare market research or commercial consulting is advantageous but not mandatory.

Additional Expectations

• A passionate commitment to healthcare innovation and enhancing patient outcomes through research.
• Curiosity towards employing technology, automation, and AI tools to address business challenges.
• Dedication to understanding client goals and transforming data into valuable business insights.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Problem-solving orientation capable of handling moderately complex challenges with analytical and collaborative approaches.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, team-focused environment managing various responsibilities simultaneously.
• Exhibits growth mindset proactively pursuing skills development opportunities.
• Willingness to work onsite at the London Moorgate office two days per week.

About Oracle Life Sciences

Oracle combines data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to revolutionize industries and support life-saving healthcare solutions globally. Incorporating AI across its product suite, Oracle is at the forefront of cloud and AI innovations impacting billions of lives worldwide.

The company is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment, offering competitive benefits including flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement plans, and encouraging community engagement through volunteer programs.

Oracle provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without discrimination and ensures accessibility accommodations throughout its hiring process.