Research Executive

Overview/About Lumanity

Lumanity is dedicated to improving patient health by accelerating and optimizing access to medical advances.  We partner with life sciences companies around the world to generate evidence to demonstrate the value of their product, translate the science and data into compelling product narratives, and enable commercial decisions that position these products for success in the market. We do this through strategic and complimentary areas of focus: Strategic Consulting & Insights, Value, Access & Outcomes, Medical Strategy & Communications, and Real-World Evidence.

Responsibilities / Position overview

Our market research team are seeking a Research Executive to join their qualitative research department. 

This position involves owning administrative tasks for project deliverables and effective project management; day-to-day support, coordination and assistance to research teams, consistently demonstrating strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills. The responsibilities include independently conducting research activities, building client relationships and acting as a valued internal resource within Lumanity.

The core competencies and responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

• assist with and occasionally conduct research activities to continually develop qualitative / quantitative acumen and expertise
• engage professionally in any client interaction to ensure successful client relationship
• act as an effective Lumanity team member, with enthusiasm and creativity
• provide effective, efficient project management and implementation of multiple domestic / global market research studies
• perform all assigned administrative and logistical tasks on time, with high attention to detail and quality
• provide day-to-day support, coordination and assistance to research teams, consistently demonstrating strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills
• act as a liaison for research teams and internal teams e.g. Project Management, Compliance, etc., to ensure efficient response and proper documentation per company / industry guidelines
• pre-empt project milestones, monitor progress with task tracker spreadsheet tool and proactively update senior project team members accordingly
• hold a professional, engaged presence in field and during client meetings
• notates and summarizes client discussions accurately
• shows an understanding of the importance professional interactions with clients and of impact of current work on future potential business opportunities
• start to show an awareness and understanding of the commercial needs of the business

Qualifications

• Degree / Masters in any subject or field
• 1-2 years’ experience in research or professional services organisation, of which:
• 1 years’ experience in research-based project support role (healthcare preferable)
• Able to apply relevant research methods
• Show evidence of strong ability to draft materials and sections of presentations
• Demonstrate good data analysis & interpretive skills
• Solid project management skills
• Basic coaching skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer proficient: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Benefits

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on what matters to you – health and well-being, personal finances, professional development, and a healthy work/life balance including:

• Competitive salary plus bonus scheme
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Flexible paid time off program + 10 paid holidays
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Health savings account option with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Company-paid life insurance coverage at 1.5x annual salary
• Paid parental leave and more