Market Research & Insights Associate

Market Research Associate – Inspired Health Team West Monroe is looking to hire an entry level Market Research Associate on the Inspired Health Team, out of the Boston office. Healthcare is a vibrant sector packed with innovation, offering life‑changing medicines and medical devices to the market. However, clever medicines and ingenious devices do not help anyone, unless they are recommended by physicians and used by patients. That’s where we come in. We are Inspired. Inspired Health Inspired Health is our Boston‑based insight consultancy. They collaborate with leading healthcare companies to design qualitative and quantitative research programs that support the innovation, sales, and marketing of medicines and medical devices. Using a methodologically blended and output‑focused approach to research design, Inspired helps companies develop the right healthcare solutions, and get these to the right people, with the right messages for success. Inspired Health & West Monroe Recently joined with West Monroe, our Inspired Health team now has expanded capabilities to partner with industry experts, functional consultants, and technologists. This gives us expanded opportunities to tell a story around the research data, answer the all‑important ‘So What Test’, and make an impact in the Healthcare and Life Sciences sector. Overview of Role You will be placed into a small, agile, multi‑disciplinary team, within the organization – we call these teams “Insight Pods”. Your pod will support and train you, guiding your development in the company. In turn you will support the senior associates, managers and ultimately the Pod leader, in the management and execution of custom designed research projects for clients. Responsibilities Qualitative 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. Quantitative 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. Qualitative & Quantitative 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. Qualifications / Experience 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). While we are practicing a hybrid working model this role is not a remote opportunity. Salary: $64,400—$75,800 USD. 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, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses. Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date. West Monroe is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. To learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at West Monroe, visit www.westmonroe.com/inclusion. 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