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.
Company Overview
- West Monroe offers digital transformation, analytics, cloud, cyber security, business advisory, and management consulting services. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.westmonroe.com.