The posting
BMY Health Pakistan is seeking a dedicated and organized Research Associate to join our Research & Knowledge Translation Unit. This part-time, remote role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful health research projects, particularly focusing on training programs and knowledge translation activities, in collaboration with BMY Health Canada. If you are passionate about empowering future researchers and disseminating valuable health knowledge, we encourage you to apply.
Recruitment note: This position will become available when our research mentoring cohort begins (fall 2026/ winter 2027). The opportunity will initially be offered to eligible members of the cohort through an internal selection process and appropriate references.
Position: Research Associate
Department: Knowledge Translation Unit
Job Type and Location: Part-time, Remote
Hours: 3 hours per day, 5 days a week
Salary: 40,000 PKR/ month
Contract Duration: 4 months
Reporting Structure: Report to Research/Program Lead, with HR providing administrative support.
Your Role and Responsibilities:
As our Research Associate, you will play a vital role in ensuring the successful execution of our research training programs and knowledge translation initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:
· Oversee research project's execution, ethics review support, and administrative support for the project team, ensuring adherence to organizational policies.
· Provide or arrange training sessions and resources to enhance the team's skills and knowledge.
· Facilitate team compliance with schedules, maintain records, and handle related administrative tasks.
· Engage in collaboration and coordination with external facilitators and organizations to enrich our research trainings.
· Develop a system for measuring the success of research trainings and identify areas for improvement.
· Develop and execute strategies for the dissemination and application of research findings, and developing knowledge translation outputs.
· Identify target audiences, including policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the public, and tailor knowledge translation activities accordingly.
· Ensure effective use of digital platforms, social media, and traditional media for knowledge dissemination.
· Participate in writing grant proposals and identifying funding opportunities, including knowledge translation plans.
What We Are Looking For:
We are seeking candidates who are passionate about research and possess the following qualifications:
· Public Health (or health sciences background) is preferred.
· Strong understanding of research methodologies, ethics, medical writing, and knowledge translation concepts. Certifications in these skills are an asset.
· Proficiency in data analysis.
· Good organizational, time management, interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.
· Experience in teaching and mentorship.
· Proficiency in using online collaboration tools such as Zoom.
· Comfortable with using AI and learning new technology.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Experience in research coordination and leadership is preferred.
· Ability to work independently and guide research projects effectively.
Personal Evolution
Autonomy
Administrative Work
Technical Expertise
What's great in the job?
- Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture
- Real responsibilities and challenges in a fast evolving company
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Benefits working with us
Meaningful work & Professional Development
Contribute to real health research, research training, and knowledge translation activities with an opportunity to see how evidence can inform practice and improve health outcomes.
Work with internationally experienced researchers and develop practical skills in research, knowledge translation, academic communication, and project coordination. Where appropriate and based on demonstrated contribution, opportunities may include training certificates and letters of recommendation in accordance with BMY Health policies.
Research & IRB support
Eligible team members may receive access to selected BMY Health research and IRB-related services at discounted rates, subject to organizational policies and applicable eligibility requirements.
Physician Well-being Resources
Eligible team members may have access to selected resources through BMY Health's physician wellbeing initiatives, including opportunities related to financial wellbeing, lifestyle support, and brain/mental performance coaching, subject to program availability and eligibility.
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A Supportive Work Culture
We aim to foster a respectful, inclusive, learning-oriented environment where people can contribute meaningfully while maintaining sustainable workloads and personal wellbeing.



