We are hiring for a Research Analyst to join our team in Barcelona. At Clarivate’s CMR division, we develop industry‑leading pharmaceutical benchmarking products using comprehensive aggregated datasets from the world’s top pharmaceutical companies. Our insights empower R&D organizations through positional benchmarking, process improvement identification, strategic decision‑making, intelligent target setting, and study management.
As part of Clarivate, CMR International is the global leader in R&D performance measurement, partnering with major pharmaceutical companies through two flagship programmes:
1. Global Clinical Performance Metrics Programme
2. Global R&D Performance Metrics Programme
Customers choose CMR for our unparalleled research expertise, secure and confidential benchmarking data, and the reliability and quality of our outputs. Founded in 1981 within the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI), CMR has grown into a trusted global authority and is now part of Clarivate.
If you’re passionate about data, research excellence, and contributing to meaningful insights across the pharmaceutical R&D landscape, we’d love to hear from you.
About You – Experience, Education, Skills, and Accomplishments:
3. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in the Life sciences or STEM subjects
4. 2 Years of Relevant Experience
5. Proficient with MS Office Suite (Power Point, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
6. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
It would be great if you also have …
7. A PhD or PostDoc research experience.
8. Interest in a Pharma/Biotech R&D environment desirable
9. Analytical approach - the ability to distil results is essential. Good knowledge of database and spreadsheet tools will be a distinct advantage, with a high degree of proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint being highly desirable
10. Knowledge of the pharmaceutical/medical device industry and the clients' operating environment.
What you will be doing in this role:
11. Contribute to research and review projects, including developing research plans, data extraction and analysis, and preparing detailed reports.
12. Perform comprehensive data analysis, including statistical evaluations and interpretation of results.
13. Ensure all research deliverables meet project objectives and quality standards, adhering to methodological requirements.
14. Act as the primary point of contact for customers on assigned projects, managing communications and addressing customer needs.
15. Identify and implement improvements in research processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
16. Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of research processes and findings.
17. Work closely with team members and technical leads to ensure high-quality research outcomes and effective project execution.
About the Team:
You’ll be joining a collaborative and international team of 16 professionals spanning Spain, the UK, and India. The group brings together a dynamic mix of Research Analysts and Software Engineers, working closely to deliver high‑quality benchmarking products and insights to the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.
Our team culture is open, supportive, and intellectually curious. We value analytical rigor, innovation, and a problem‑solving mindset. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate across geographies, learn from diverse perspectives, and contribute to impactful research that informs strategic decision‑making across the global pharmaceutical R&D landscape.
Hours of Work
This is a permanent full-time position at 40 hours per week.
The working schedule is flexible, primarily centred on CET time zone with occasional need to accommodate meetings with US or East Asia time zones.
The position is hybrid with office visits required 2-3 times per week.
What We Can Offer You
18. A modern culture environment combined with all the financial and stability advantages of working for a large business.
19. Active volunteering community, with paid hours of volunteering time.
20. Private Health and Life & Disability insurances.
21. Tax-free benefits (Ticket Restaurant scheme, kindergarten and transport cards).
22. Free Language classes (Catalan, Spanish and English).
23. Global and dynamic employee base (more than 20 nationalities).
24. 30 working days of vacation.
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