Research Assistant, Medical Affairs

Company: Lancesoft INC
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Title: Research Assistant, Medical Affairs Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid) Pay Rate: $35 - 40/hr on W2 Job Description: Position Overview We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join our Medical Affairs team. The Research Assistant will play an important role in supporting our account-level data initiative to help healthcare providers evaluate glycemic outcomes, gain insights into patterns of settings and outcomes, and identify optimization opportunities. This role will also support various research projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and advancing medical knowledge. The ideal candidate will be passionate about medical research, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to a dynamic team. Responsibilities · The primary responsibility will be to create customized Powerpoint presentations of data from a requested account using a Dashboard and standardized template, which will be used by field medical to faciliate discussions with healthcare providers · Assist in the preparation of research reports, presentations, posters, abstracts, and publications · Conduct proofreading, formatting, and data validation for research and publications deliverables · Submit scientific manuscripts and conference abstracts through the relevant online portal, ensuring accuracy and completeness of submissions · Coordinate meetings between internal and/or external investigators and team members on research and publications projects to ensure seamless collaboration · Manage review and approval of publication deliverables through the appropriate platform (Veeva MedComms, Arena, DocuSign, email, etc.) · Assist the real-world evidence research team in maintaining documentation for internal research projects · Participate in research projects as assigned, and maintain accurate records of research findings and manage research documentation · Conduct literature reviews and prepare reports on findings to support manuscripts and clinical study design · Maintain the team bibliography, shared reference library (EndNote or similar), and shared directory of past presentations and publications · Provide support for team conference activities, such as booking meeting rooms, coordinating meetings with key opinion leaders, coordinating ad boards, and supporting conference notetaking and report development · Ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards in all research activities. Key Decision Rights: · Authority to recommend changes to research protocols and methodologies. · Responsibility for ensuring data accuracy and integrity in research documentation. · Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet project deadlines. · Participation in team meetings to provide insights and recommendations on research progress and findings. · Collaboration with cross-functional teams to align research activities with organizational goals. · Required Leadership/Interpersonal Skills & Behaviors · Proactive and self-motivated with a positive attitude · Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely · Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment · Ability to influence and motivate others to achieve project goals · Strong ethical standards and integrity · Ability to work independently and as part of a team · Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

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