Associate/Senior Associate Consultant - Boutique Healthcare Consulting - Primary Market Research Practice

We are looking for professionals in Quantitative Primary Market Research area for one of the leading life sciences consulting firm that provides strategic and tactical insights to clients worldwide. Blending consulting services with research capabilities, they specialize in corporate strategy, pipeline & portfolio optimization, brand planning, market analytics, promotional effectiveness, and licensing & acquisition. They are based out of Boston, MA, and with offices in New York City, Princeton, San Francisco and Gurgaon.

Position Summary :

We are seeking talented, committed and entrepreneurial individuals to join our Primary Market Research (PMR) practice area as Associate Consultants/Consultants/Manager role.

With a primary focus on quantitative PMR projects and responsibilities, the PMR Associate Consultants will interact closely with other practice areas to develop robust strategic solutions for clients. In general, Associate Consultants work as integral parts of one or more project teams comprised of skilled colleagues and management team members.

This environment provides Associate Consultants with exposure to a wide variety of strategic business issues, as well as the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of the life sciences industry. On each project, Associate Consultants help develop quantitative materials (surveys, stimuli, etc.) to help address our clients- key business questions, work closely with programming and fielding partners to launch surveys and troubleshoot field, analyze and interpret survey data, and present findings to project teams and clients.

Their work is the base upon which our recommendations are ultimately grounded. Associate Consultants develop their skills through undergoing comprehensive formal and informal training, as well as receiving mentorship that encourages them to stretch their skills.

Position Responsibilities :

- Draft materials for research (surveys, stimuli, etc.) to help address our clients- key business questions

- Manage / Work closely with programming and fielding partners

- Analyze quantitative primary market research data to address the business objectives

- Develop a highly visual and compelling power point presentation of the - story- and implications for our clients

- Add value by translating research findings into the - so-whats- for our clients

- Gain methodological expertise by aiding in proposal development as needed

Position Requirements :

Education :

- Minimum of a Bachelors degree in quantitative, market research, or health sciences disciplines, or related fields at a top tier university; demonstrated interest in the life sciences field is a plus.

- Graduate training (Masters/Doctoral degree) in STEM fields or MBA is strongly preferred.

Work Experience : Experience in quantitative primary market research, consulting or other relevant areas within the life sciences industry.

Other Important Skills :

- Intellectual curiosity

- Initiative in previous academic and work experience

- Demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills (including interpretation of statistics)

- Strong problem solving and logical thinking skills

- Ability to interpret and run statistical analysis is preferred

- Strong proficiency in SPSS and/or SAS (preferred)

- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

- Familiarity with secondary datasets

- Excellent communication in English (written and verbal) and interpersonal relations skills

- Ability to manage time and work on multiple projects concurrently

- Desire and ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

- Ability to manage work independently with guidance from team leaders in the US