Research Assistant - Hospital-Based Clinical Research

Why This Role Matters
Clinical research plays a vital role in advancing new therapies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and safeguarding patient safety. At the site level, efficient coordination, accurate documentation, and timely communication are critical to the success of any clinical study.
ProPharma has spent over 20 years supporting biotech, medical device, and pharmaceutical organizations in navigating complex regulatory pathways and accelerating innovation. The Research Assistant role directly contributes to this mission by supporting hospital-based research operations and ensuring smooth study execution.
This position is ideal for candidates seeking hands-on exposure to clinical research in a real-world healthcare environment. Working closely with study teams, investigators, and regulatory bodies, the Research Assistant ensures data integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency throughout the study lifecycle.

Job Description
ProPharma is hiring a Research Assistant for a hospital-based, on-site role in Belagavi, Karnataka. This part-time position (24 hours per week) involves supporting clinical research site operations, managing documentation, assisting with data entry, and coordinating communication between stakeholders.
The selected candidate will act as a key point of contact for day-to-day site communications and support essential study activities, including pre-screening, data monitoring, documentation maintenance, and study closeout.
This role requires organizational discipline, strong communication skills, regulatory awareness, and the ability to work independently within a structured clinical environment.

Key Features of the Role:
• Hospital-based clinical research setting
• On-site position in Belagavi, Karnataka
• Part-time commitment (24 hours per week)
• 1-year contract with potential extension
• Direct exposure to IRB and FDA-compliant documentation
• Opportunity to work with experienced study teams
• Hands-on involvement in clinical trial coordination

Responsibilities

Clinical Site Coordination:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for daily site communications
• Coordinate document submissions and study-related activities
• Establish and maintain timely communication with assigned stakeholders

Study Support Activities:
• Assist with pre-screening activities as assigned
• Perform accurate data entry into clinical research systems
• Evaluate and respond to system-generated queries
• Monitor assigned clinical databases for accuracy and completeness
• Support study closeout activities

Regulatory & Documentation Compliance:
• Maintain documentation in compliance with IRB and FDA policies
• Ensure accurate filing and tracking of regulatory documents
• Support audits and ensure readiness for inspections

General Duties:
• Assist site with additional study-related tasks as directed
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational efficiency

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree OR
• Equivalent experience defined as a minimum of 3 years of related experience

Educational Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Biotechnology, or a related healthcare discipline is preferred. Candidates with at least three years of relevant clinical research or healthcare-related experience may also qualify.

Experience and Skills:

Experience:
• Study team experience is considered ideal
• Prior exposure to clinical research environments is advantageous

Technical Skills:
• Ability to manage technology and web-based research platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft OS-based PC systems
• Experience with clinical databases and electronic data capture systems preferred

Core Competencies:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Initiative-driven while adhering to assigned directives
• Professional and articulate communication style
• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality within the working environment

Salary Insights:
Compensation will be aligned with industry standards and will reflect experience, qualifications, and role responsibilities.
Additional benefits may include:
• Exposure to hospital-based clinical research operations
• Opportunity for contract extension based on performance
• Experience with regulatory-compliant documentation systems
• Professional development within a global consulting organization

Company Overview
ProPharma partners with biotech, medical device, and pharmaceutical companies through an advise-build-operate model across the entire product lifecycle. With deep expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research solutions, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and quality & compliance, ProPharma delivers end-to-end consulting services that de-risk and accelerate drug and device programs.
The organization promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a professional environment where employees are empowered to grow and contribute authentically. All applications are personally reviewed by a member of the recruitment team, and every applicant receives a hiring outcome update.
While ProPharma supports remote working, collaboration through in-person engagement is encouraged where feasible. All candidates are evaluated based on merit, without advantage or disadvantage related to proximity to office locations.

FAQs

Q1: Is this role remote or on-site?
This is an on-site, hospital-based role in Belagavi, Karnataka.

Q2: Is the position full-time?
No. It is a part-time role requiring 24 hours per week.

Q3: What is the contract duration?
The contract is for 1 year, with the possibility of extension based on performance and project requirements.

Q4: Is prior clinical research experience mandatory?
While not strictly mandatory, study team experience is strongly preferred.

Q5: Does ProPharma use AI-based application screening?
No. All applications are personally reviewed by the recruitment team.

Application Tip

• Highlight clinical research exposure and documentation handling experience
• Mention familiarity with IRB/FDA policies if applicable
• Emphasize data entry accuracy and system query management skills
• Showcase multitasking ability and communication strengths
• Demonstrate ability to work independently in a hospital-based environment