Associate Consultant - Health
Pace Runners, Boston, MA, United States
Company Overview
C Space is the leader of Online Communities - having defined and redefined Online Communities for 25 years. We create vibrant hubs of customer insights and put our clients on a first‑name basis with their customers. Now part of the Escalent group of companies, along with Hall & Partners, this is a great time to join C Space due to an expanded offering and broadened client base to expand our reach.
Who You Are You are curious, have strong communication skills, and are detail oriented. You are comfortable with technology and enjoy exploring new tools and ways of working. You thrive on variety, problem‑solving, and getting things done. You like to dig beneath the surface to understand why and how patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs) form their perspectives, make decisions, and navigate their healthcare journeys.
You have an instinctive appreciation for the human side of healthcare and the critical role that patient and HCP insights play in shaping better outcomes. You are motivated to help connect these insights to meaningful actions for our clients. You have a passion for engaging with diverse groups of people (including patients, caregivers, and HCPs) and can adapt your communication style accordingly.
You are eager to contribute and collaborate through quality, commitment, courtesy, and teamwork. Most importantly, you thrive in a collaborative environment focused on excellence and delivering impactful insights that ultimately improve patient experiences and outcomes.
What You’ll Do In this multi‑faceted role, based on our Health Community Team, you will cultivate and grow relationships with our clients’ most important consumers by earning their trust, advocating for their needs, developing audience expertise, and creating engaging environments in which to deepen the conversation, draw people out, and make connections.
Build relationships with our patient and HCP community members to create a broader understanding of their thoughts, feedback, opinions and emotions for our C Space teams and our clients
Become someone members get to know and trust; respond to member emails/inquiries, advocate for your members
Represent the patient and HCP voice internally and potentially with your clients, who include global pharmaceutical companies and hospital systems
Develop audience expertise by highlighting trends, opinions and feedback from members that adds to client or C Space learning
Help to define and foster shared purpose and the appropriate tone among patients and HCPs in the community
Author and deliver compelling and effective member communications (e.g. acquisition, retention and ongoing outreach) and engagement activities
Track, analyze, and optimize participation and community vibrancy
Reward & recognize members; help them feel valued and appreciated
Encourage member‑to‑member interactions and member‑generated content by facilitating conversations, collaborating with consumers, and probing discussion posts – with a focus on engaging them
Support your account team by assisting in reviewing reports and quality checking surveys
Desired Skills and Experience
Prior internship/professional or related experience a plus
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and act on data and information
Versatile communications and consultative skills with a comfort adapting tone and tenor to individuals and situations
Proficient at prioritizing tasks, working independently and collaborating across functional areas
Curiosity, comfortable asking questions and making connections with others
Demonstrate comfort, familiarity, and aptitude with Microsoft Office applications and artificial intelligence tools
Must be able to work under tight deadlines
Comfortable and articulate in working directly with colleagues and teammates
Knowledge of marketing research, online data collection is a plus
We are interested in candidates from diverse academic backgrounds, though interest in healthcare/life sciences is a plus! Majors that will be considered for this role include, but are not limited to: physical and life sciences, communications, sociology, psychology, and business
Compensation, Benefits, and Culture
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Large carriers on a national level (domestic partner coverage included)
401k with Company Match
Flexible PTO - Feel no guilt in taking off a minimum of 3 weeks of “real” vacation time
Paid Parental Leave - 12 weeks for maternity and 6 weeks for paternity, including adoption
12 Paid Company Holidays
Hybrid/Virtual Work - We support a flexible, virtual‑first environment with employees across most states. While we welcome remote candidates, we have a preference for those in the Boston area who can join us in the office from time to time. Occasional travel may be required.
Base salary range for this role is $50,000 - $55,000 (determined by level of experience)
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive business and we welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and walks of life – talented, creative people with their own voice, ideas and perspectives. So if you think you have the right skills and mindset for this position, whether through education, work or life experience, please apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status
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Who You Are You are curious, have strong communication skills, and are detail oriented. You are comfortable with technology and enjoy exploring new tools and ways of working. You thrive on variety, problem‑solving, and getting things done. You like to dig beneath the surface to understand why and how patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs) form their perspectives, make decisions, and navigate their healthcare journeys.
You have an instinctive appreciation for the human side of healthcare and the critical role that patient and HCP insights play in shaping better outcomes. You are motivated to help connect these insights to meaningful actions for our clients. You have a passion for engaging with diverse groups of people (including patients, caregivers, and HCPs) and can adapt your communication style accordingly.
You are eager to contribute and collaborate through quality, commitment, courtesy, and teamwork. Most importantly, you thrive in a collaborative environment focused on excellence and delivering impactful insights that ultimately improve patient experiences and outcomes.
What You’ll Do In this multi‑faceted role, based on our Health Community Team, you will cultivate and grow relationships with our clients’ most important consumers by earning their trust, advocating for their needs, developing audience expertise, and creating engaging environments in which to deepen the conversation, draw people out, and make connections.
Build relationships with our patient and HCP community members to create a broader understanding of their thoughts, feedback, opinions and emotions for our C Space teams and our clients
Become someone members get to know and trust; respond to member emails/inquiries, advocate for your members
Represent the patient and HCP voice internally and potentially with your clients, who include global pharmaceutical companies and hospital systems
Develop audience expertise by highlighting trends, opinions and feedback from members that adds to client or C Space learning
Help to define and foster shared purpose and the appropriate tone among patients and HCPs in the community
Author and deliver compelling and effective member communications (e.g. acquisition, retention and ongoing outreach) and engagement activities
Track, analyze, and optimize participation and community vibrancy
Reward & recognize members; help them feel valued and appreciated
Encourage member‑to‑member interactions and member‑generated content by facilitating conversations, collaborating with consumers, and probing discussion posts – with a focus on engaging them
Support your account team by assisting in reviewing reports and quality checking surveys
Desired Skills and Experience
Prior internship/professional or related experience a plus
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and act on data and information
Versatile communications and consultative skills with a comfort adapting tone and tenor to individuals and situations
Proficient at prioritizing tasks, working independently and collaborating across functional areas
Curiosity, comfortable asking questions and making connections with others
Demonstrate comfort, familiarity, and aptitude with Microsoft Office applications and artificial intelligence tools
Must be able to work under tight deadlines
Comfortable and articulate in working directly with colleagues and teammates
Knowledge of marketing research, online data collection is a plus
We are interested in candidates from diverse academic backgrounds, though interest in healthcare/life sciences is a plus! Majors that will be considered for this role include, but are not limited to: physical and life sciences, communications, sociology, psychology, and business
Compensation, Benefits, and Culture
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Large carriers on a national level (domestic partner coverage included)
401k with Company Match
Flexible PTO - Feel no guilt in taking off a minimum of 3 weeks of “real” vacation time
Paid Parental Leave - 12 weeks for maternity and 6 weeks for paternity, including adoption
12 Paid Company Holidays
Hybrid/Virtual Work - We support a flexible, virtual‑first environment with employees across most states. While we welcome remote candidates, we have a preference for those in the Boston area who can join us in the office from time to time. Occasional travel may be required.
Base salary range for this role is $50,000 - $55,000 (determined by level of experience)
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive business and we welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and walks of life – talented, creative people with their own voice, ideas and perspectives. So if you think you have the right skills and mindset for this position, whether through education, work or life experience, please apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status
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