Vacancy: Project Assistant

Close date: 12th September 2022. Shortlisting and interviews will happen on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged. We may close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Who are we?

Symmetron is a health economics and outcomes research consultancy with over a decade of experience in evidence generation, decision-analytic modelling and statistical analysis in economic evaluations. Our experience involves the design, development and communication of solutions for major pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers, both at a global and regional level. We promote a culture of creativity, independent thinking, team-work and scientific excellence.

We are committed to the personal development of our employees and offer excellent training and career development opportunities. The successful candidate will receive on-the-job training from our senior researchers whilst working on various projects. There will also be opportunities for external training. There may be the opportunity to progress to our Health Outcomes, Health Economics, or Operations and Communications teams from the project assistant post.

Our company offers a very competitive base salary, access to a bonus scheme and excellent benefits.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a driven, curious, enthusiastic individual with a keen interest in gaining skills and understanding in project management and producing deliverables for health technology assessment.  This is a great opportunity for an organised person who would like to be involved on a wide array of tasks and projects to gain insight into working within a health research consultancy. There is potential to develop a specialism as your career and interests develop with us. Candidates with some prior experience in systematic reviews, health economic modelling or project management, and those wanting to start a career in this area will be considered for the post.

Key responsibilities

  • Help with some of the duties associated with literature reviews, such as screening abstracts, data extraction and procurement of publications
  • Help with some of the duties associated with cost-effectiveness analyses, such as targeted reviews to identify model inputs and requirements of reimbursement bodies
  • Help with administrative activities related to client projects, inclusive of client meetings and minute taking
  • Assist in the preparation and coordination of draft manuscripts, posters and other publications
  • Undertake activities related to quality assurance of internal and external documents (i.e. using quality assurance checklists, proofing), ensuring ensure consistency and correctness in terms of grammar and formatting
  • Help organise internal activities such as team training and social activities
  • Undertake activities of continuous professional development and learning

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation’s overall business objectives.

Essential requirements and qualifications

  • An undergraduate degree that involved data analysis and synthesis alongside technical writing
  • A genuine interest in health economics and health outcomes research, with a passion for critical thinking and use of analytical skills
  • Good literacy and numeracy skills, along with an excellent and consistent level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • An organized and methodological approach to planning and delivering high quality materials, with the ability to manage competing demands and changing deadlines
  • Ability to work effectively independently and in a team-oriented environment, and willing to take responsibility for specific tasks with support from more experienced researchers and managers
  • High self-motivation, can-do attitude, optimistic outlook
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Willingness to learn new skills and develop within the role

Desirable skills and experience

These are nice-to-have skills. Candidates that do not fulfill these requirements but have an interest in this role are encouraged to apply.

  • Prior experience in project management and/or office management
  • Understanding of systematic reviews, medical writing and/or health economics
  • Prior experience in data cleaning and managing large databases
  • Experience using EndNote or another reference management software
  • Previous experience in life science research, or health technology assessment, organisation or consultancy

Application process

  • On application with a short description of your experience and upload of your CV, you will be invited by email to complete a short questionnaire.  We make every effort to ensure that these emails are delivered. If you do not see the email in your inbox, please check your junk mail folder and add us to your safe senders list.
  • Candidates successful in this first round will be contacted to undertake a short exercise requiring skills needed for the project assistant role.

Please Note:

  • This is a full-time position and is based in our Central London office.
  • Symmetron operates a hybrid working policy whereby working from home is supported and organised around staff roles and responsibilities. It is anticipated that the project assistant will attend the office twice per week.
  • The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK by the start of their employment.
  • No agencies, please.