Apprentice, Costing

About the Role

• Full-time, remote apprenticeship based in India.
• Opportunity to launch a career in clinical research by joining a specialized team.
• Gain practical exposure to financial and operational planning for late-stage clinical trials.
• Learn how clinical studies are designed, conducted, and reported.
• Become familiar with tools and processes for developing accurate, competitive, and operationally feasible budgets.
• Contribute to analytical projects, support departmental activities, and develop insights for business decisions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across different functions and present project findings to senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in entry-level departmental activities and complete assigned responsibilities in accordance with established company and sponsor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Attend structured training sessions to develop an understanding of the drug development process and clinical research lifecycle.
• Learn the tools, systems, methodologies, and processes for developing clinical study budgets.
• Support the Clinical Costing team in preparing clinical research budgets and contributing to clinical, monitoring, and resource planning strategies for client proposals.
• Assist with special projects, analytical assignments, and data-driven initiatives supporting operational planning and business decision-making.
• Analyze relevant information and contribute to project deliverables to ensure proposed clinical study budgets are competitive, accurate, and operationally feasible.
• Work closely with senior team members, shadowing daily activities to understand clinical research operations, costing strategies, and industry practices.
• Prepare project findings and analytical insights for presentation to senior management.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, building effective working relationships and contributing to shared team objectives.
• Continuously develop technical knowledge, analytical capabilities, and professional skills through training, feedback, and hands-on learning.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine, Clinical Research, or a related discipline for a bachelor's or master's degree.
• Candidates with an Information Technology or computing background and a strong interest in clinical research are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret information, work with data, and contribute to structured project deliverables.
• Good computing and information technology skills.
• Ability to learn new software, systems, and costing tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders from different professional backgrounds.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work with diverse teams.
• Curiosity, attention to detail, adaptability, and a proactive approach to learning.
• Willingness to participate in training, shadow experienced colleagues, and take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Flexibility to accommodate varying working hours when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A certification in clinical research or ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Experience delivering academic projects, research assignments, or analytical initiatives.