Research Associate (Remote)

Research Associates are entry-level analysts who form the project team foundation for client engagements. They are responsible for a wide range of activities from data acquisition to analysis and summarization for client presentations. This position will:

• With clear guidance identify and acquire project data.
• Build datasets from secondary sources and/or primary research for project-specific modeling including cleaning, restructuring and validating data. Primary research projects include instrument design, survey QC and testing, as well as analysis and reporting.
• Conduct prescribed analysis accurately.
• Identify potentially meaningful findings and significant insights from analysis.
• Fill data holes as needed to support conclusions.
• Prepare simple charts, graphs and supporting report materials for assigned project areas, write key findings.
• Summarize findings clearly and contribute to internal discussions.
• Identify ways to work more efficiently.
• Abide by firm operating procedures and client policy requirements including pharmacovigilance.

Research Associates must work both independently and as part of a project team to deliver high quality, error-free work in an efficient manner; report to Consultants, Managing Consultants and/or Executives during the course of an engagement; and work simultaneously on multiple client engagements, demonstrating solid project management skills.

Illustrative data modeling/statistical analyses include general linear models, linear, non-linear and logistic regression analyses; decision tree analysis (CHAID and C&RT); latent class modeling and clustering algorithms; econometric modeling; experimental design and hypothesis testing; ANOVA analysis; survival analysis; time series and forecasting.

Typical engagements include; market identification, sizing and prioritization studies; epidemiology studies; new product uptake and demand forecasting; patient flow and journey analysis; market structure analysis; customer segmentation; account potential and performance evaluation; customer targeting; marketing and sales promotion response measurement; resource allocation modeling; and uncovering marketplace insights.