Research Associate - Data Curation

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Research Associate - Data Curation based in Spain.** This role offers the opportunity to turn complex scientific and patent literature into high-quality, actionable intelligence for drug discovery professionals. You will research, curate, and interpret scientific data related to emerging medicines, technologies, and drug discovery programs. Working closely with scientific and data-focused colleagues, you will help transform primary research into accurate, structured, and accessible information. Your expertise in chemical structures, biological data, and scientific literature will directly support better-informed R&D decisions. The position combines scientific rigor, data curation, analytical thinking, and exposure to the evolving biopharmaceutical landscape. You will work in a collaborative, fast-moving environment where curiosity, accuracy, accountability, and continuous learning are highly valued. This is a fully remote contract opportunity for a scientifically minded professional who enjoys tackling complex and novel research challenges. ### Accountabilities - Conduct in-depth research, curation, and interpretation of scientific information from drug discovery-related scientific papers, patents, and other primary literature. - Triage emerging disclosures and identify the most relevant scientific, chemical, and biological insights. - Interpret chemical structures and biological data and translate complex findings into accurate, structured datasets. - Maintain high standards of rigor, consistency, and accuracy across data curation, analysis, and database construction. - Contribute to research and data-curation projects spanning different areas of drug discovery and the biopharmaceutical industry. - Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the drug discovery and development process, from target discovery through commercialization, as well as key industry players and trends. - Collaborate with scientific and data teams across disciplines, contributing to a culture built around facts, clarity, helpfulness, teamwork, community, and accountability. - Take on additional research, curation, and data-related responsibilities as needed to support evolving team priorities. ## Requirements - B.S., M.S., or equivalent degree in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, or a related scientific discipline. - 3–5 years of experience in data curation, ideally gained within a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company. - Strong understanding of patent processes, patent literature, and patent databases. - Demonstrated ability to interpret chemical structures and biological data accurately. - Familiarity with ChemDraw or comparable chemical drawing software. - Experience working with spreadsheets, including Excel, Google Sheets, or LibreOffice Calc. - Familiarity with scientific databases and chemoinformatics resources such as PubChem, PubMed, ChEMBL, and SureChEMBL. - Basic understanding of regulatory agencies and their databases, such as the FDA. - Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. - Exceptional attention to detail, scientific rigor, analytical thinking, and a strong commitment to accuracy. - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and tackling new or ambiguous challenges with a proactive mindset. - Digitally fluent, with an interest in software, social media, emerging technologies, and new digital platforms. - Able to quickly develop expertise in unfamiliar scientific areas and adapt effectively within a growing organization. - Basic knowledge of Python for data processing and automation is preferred. - Authorized to work in Germany; visa sponsorship or work authorization support is not available. ## Benefits - Fully remote contract position with the flexibility to work from Europe/North America. - Opportunity to contribute to meaningful scientific work supporting drug discovery and the development of new medicines. - Exposure to cutting-edge research, emerging drug discovery technologies, scientific literature, patents, and chemoinformatics resources. - Opportunity to work across diverse scientific and data-curation projects. - Collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with colleagues working across scientific and data-focused functions. - Fast-paced and growth-oriented setting offering opportunities for continuous learning and professional development. - Opportunity to apply scientific expertise to real-world data challenges and have a direct impact on the accessibility and quality of scientific intelligence.