Research Associate, RWE at Syneos Health

Tokyo, , Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Literature Reviews, Secondary Research, Qualitative Research, Study Protocols, Technical Reports, Manuscripts, Scientific Posters, Client Presentations, Data Synthesis, Retrospective Studies, Prospective Studies, AI-enabled Tools, Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Statistical Software, Communication Skills

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Research Associate, RWE Syneos Health® is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. We partner with innovators at every point across the drug development and commercialization continuum, helping them navigate complexity, anticipate change and accelerate progress. Our Clinical Solutions team members act with a drug development mindset, applying their years of experience and deep expertise to truly understand customer needs and represent those in the solutions we shape. Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to deliver – for one another, our customers, and, most importantly, for those in need. Discover what your 25,000 future colleagues already know: Why Syneos Health • We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program. • We are committed to building an inclusive culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Central to this is our purpose – Driven to Deliver – which captures the passion of our colleagues to show up each day and shape solutions that have the ability to dramatically impact someone’s life. • We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because we know that when we bring together smart colleagues from across the world, we can shape the future of healthcare, driving impact for customers and defining the pace of patient progress. Job Responsibilities Business Unit: Real World & Late Phase (RWLP) Industry: Life Sciences Location: Tokyo (Hybrid) | Remote options available Position Overview The Research Associate, Real World Evidence (RWE) is part of the global Real World & Late Phase (RWLP) Business Unit, supporting the generation of health economic and patient outcomes evidence across the drug development lifecycle. In this role, you will contribute to real-world research initiatives that inform clinical strategy, regulatory engagement, and market access decisions for life sciences clients. Working closely with senior team members, you will support the design and execution of retrospective and prospective studies while developing your expertise in HEOR and RWE methodologies. This position is well suited to early-career professionals seeking meaningful exposure to evidence generation within a collaborative, well-supported team environment that values high-quality work and sustainable performance. Key Responsibilities Deliver project outputs that meet established quality standards, timelines, and budget requirements. Conduct structured literature reviews and targeted secondary research to support RWE initiatives. Participate in qualitative research activities, including patient interviews, to generate actionable healthcare insights. Contribute to the development of: Study protocols Technical reports Manuscripts and scientific posters Client presentations Develop and format materials using PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Summarize and synthesize complex clinical and outcomes data into clear, structured findings. Support retrospective and prospective real-world studies under senior guidance. Demonstrate openness to leveraging emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to improve efficiency, analytical rigor, and personal productivity. Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in economics, public health, epidemiology, health sciences, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience). 1–2 years of relevant experience within the life sciences industry (e.g., HEOR, RWE, clinical research, pharmaceutical industry, healthcare consulting, or academia). Foundational understanding of real-world research methodologies and study design. Overall understanding of the drug development lifecycle. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of statistical software (e.g., SAS, R, Stata, or similar). Business-level conversational English (written and spoken). Preferred Graduate degree (Master’s or PhD) in a relevant discipline. Academic or industry research experience. Fluency in a regional language (Japanese, Chinese, or Korean). Key Competencies Clear and professional communication skills Strong teamwork and collaboration Attention to detail and commitment to quality Ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured, deadline-driven environment Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous improvement, including adoption of new technologies Willingness to travel (~10%) Work Environment As part of a global RWLP team, you will work within an international, cross-functional environment with access to experienced mentors and structured development opportunities. Our hybrid model offers flexibility, and our team culture emphasizes high standards, collaboration, and sustainable performance to support long-term career growth in the life sciences industry. Get to know Syneos Health Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients. No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health. http://www.syneoshealth.com Additional Information Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job. Discover what our Syneos Health colleagues already know: work here matters everywhere. Work alongside the brightest minds in the biopharmaceutical industry taking down walls and removing barriers to speed our customers’ delivery of important therapies to patients. We are strategic thinkers who actively seek different perspectives, whether across offices or across oceans. Because we solve some of the toughest challenges facing the most prestigious healthcare companies today, you'll gain exposure and be supported with comprehensive resources including emerging technologies, data, science and knowledge sharing. The diversification and breadth of Syneos Health creates a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. We’re a growing, global company dedicated to advancing our talent past their initial role. Discover what our 29,000 employees already know: work here matters everywhere. We work hard, and smart, all in the name of getting much-needed therapies to those who need them most. A career with Syneos Health means your everyday work improves patients’ lives around the world. Selecting us as an employer secures a career in which you’re guaranteed to: Partner with the most diverse team of experts in the industry. From the top down, our people are inspiring. Everyone has a voice and is encouraged to use it. Work in specialized Syneos Health teams that are therapeutically or functionally aligned for expert collaboration. We assemble clinical teams where everyone, from CRAs to senior management, is skilled in the same therapeutic area or customer teams. With this structure, everyone on your team speaks the same language and can deliver unique insights into the therapeutic environment and patient population. We are partners with purpose. We integrate seamlessly with our customers and do what’s best for their success. Our people provide the brilliant ideas, valuable insights and endless energy that accelerates the impact of life changing therapies worldwide.

Responsibilities

The Research Associate will support the generation of health economic and patient outcomes evidence by conducting literature reviews, participating in qualitative research like patient interviews, and contributing to the development of study protocols, reports, and presentations. They will also support retrospective and prospective real-world studies under senior guidance while leveraging emerging technologies.