Kick-start Your Career: Trainee Market Research Executive Role! 

Kick-start Your Career: Trainee Market Research Executive Role!

Are you a recent graduate looking for a role where you can make a real impact while learning from the best in the business? Healthcare Research Worldwide (HRW) is currently seeking an ambitious Trainee Market Research Executive to join our team in Wallingford. This full-time position offers a starting salary of £28,000 a year and serves as the perfect next step for individuals passionate about healthcare, human behavior, and creative problem-solving. Specifically, we are looking for curious minds to join our Graduate Academy starting in September 2026, where you will help leading pharmaceutical organizations make decisions that truly improve patient lives.

A Career That Grows With You

We understand that starting your first professional role is a major milestone. Therefore, we are committed to providing all the tools and mentorship you need to thrive. As part of our Graduate Academy, you will benefit from:

• Structured Training: Extensive learning modules from day one.

• Hands-on Experience: You will work directly on real client projects.

• Expert Mentorship: You will receive coaching from experienced researchers.

• Clear Progression: Career paths designed around your individual strengths.

• Continuous Feedback: Regular development sessions to help you refine your skills.

• Diverse Exposure: Opportunities to work across various therapy areas and research methodologies.

What the Role Involves

As a Trainee Research Executive, you will be involved in every stage of the research lifecycle. Specifically, your core duties will include:

• Study Design: Assisting in the creation of comprehensive research studies.

• Tool Creation: Developing questionnaires and discussion guides.

• Project Logistics: Planning fieldwork and coordinating essential logistics.

• Data Analysis: Analyzing complex data sets to uncover meaningful human insights.

• Client Presentations: Helping build engaging, story-driven presentations for our clients.

• Travel Opportunities: You may have the chance to travel for fieldwork observations, office visits, or client meetings.

Who We Are Looking For

We welcome graduates from all academic backgrounds. While life sciences are helpful, we value your mindset above all else. Ideally, you are:

• Curious and Analytical: You love digging into the “why” behind data.

• Adaptable: You are open to learning and thrive in a dynamic environment.

• Highly Organized: You can manage multiple tasks with a sharp attention to detail.

• Communicative: You are a strong verbal and written communicator.

• A Team Player: You enjoy collaborating with others to reach a common goal.

Perks and Benefits

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported. Consequently, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• Work-Life Balance: 4 pm finishes every Friday and flexible working hours.

• Hybrid Flexibility: A hybrid model with at least 2 days a week in the office.

• Social Culture: Regular off-site meetings, company socials, breakfasts, and post-work drinks.

• Financial Perks: Access to a discount portal with hundreds of offers.

• Well-being: An Employee Assistance Programme, a mentoring scheme, and a “Rest Time” scheme.

• “You Days”: Special leave for meaningful life events, religious celebrations, or community work.

• Vacation: A highly competitive annual holiday allowance.

Important Details

• Starting Salary: £28,000.

• Location: Wallingford (with hybrid options).

• Contract: Full-time, permanent role.

• Start Date: The Graduate Academy begins on 7th September 2026 (earlier start dates may be available).

• Visa Status: Please note that no visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Ready to launch a meaningful career in healthcare research? Apply today and join the HRW team!