Market Research & Insights Associate

West Monroe is a global business and technology consulting firm, seeking an entry-level Market Research Associate for their Inspired Health Team in Boston. The role involves supporting the execution of qualitative and quantitative research projects focused on healthcare solutions, while collaborating within a small, agile team to provide insights that drive innovation in the healthcare sector.

Responsibilities

• Working with our vendors to identify and recruit research participants (be that physicians, patients or caregivers)
• Scheduling and organizing in-depth research interviews and focus groups
• Viewing interviews conducted by your pod, taking notes and identifying themes and findings that answer research objectives
• Working with our internal teams to program and test research questionnaires developed by your pod
• Working with fieldwork vendors to identify and recruit research participants
• Monitoring fieldwork progress, quota management and quality control
• Participate in whiteboard and brainstorming sessions at the end of fieldwork (we call them “Data Parties”!) where you will be encouraged to contribute to conversations around research findings and implications
• Work with our Data Visualization department to support the creation of impactful and beautiful research presentations, that answer objectives and inspire action

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree, GPA must be included on resume
• 0-2 years of academic, internship, or work experience in market research
• Interest in market research for the medical and healthcare industry
• Interest in practicing a range of research methodologies, both quantitative and qualitative
• Comfortable working in a flexible, less structured environment
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• A proactive desire to continue to broaden and deepen your business and consulting skills
• A commitment to inclusion and diversity, and openness to new ideas and perspectives
• Candidates must be eligible to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship
• Applicants must live in the Boston Metro area (or have an intention/plan to relocate)

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan.
• Employees can purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program.
• Employees are eligible to receive annual bonuses.
• Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off.
• Employees will receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date.

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