Research Executive

Overview/About Lumanity

Lumanity is dedicated to improving health outcomes by accelerating and optimizing access to life-changing medicines. As a global strategic partner that brings together strategy, evidence, engagement, and technology, we were designed to engineer breakthrough value to tackle our clients’ toughest challenges by revolutionizing how value is generated, demonstrated, and communicated.

Responsibilities / Position overview

Our market research team are seeking a Research Executive to join the quantitative research department, based in the US and working remotely, preferably on an EST time zone.  

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.

• To own and perform specific project tasks, e.g. contact reports, progress tracking, timesheets, PO to ensure effective delivery
• To provide effective administrative and logistical support to ensure timely delivery of tasks
• To act as the day-to-day point of contact for research team and for client
• To be proactive and pre-empt project milestones
• To understand client needs and contribute to the design of innovative research activities
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to ensure a professional and effective outcome for clients
• Show an understanding of project objectives to produce good drafts of screeners, questionnaires, tab specs, code frames and sections of presentations
• Check data tables accurately and conduct quant analysis where appropriate
• To complete all administrative tasks in a timely and appropriate manner
• Be present at client meetings, where appropriate
• To contribute to proposals
• To coach and support junior colleagues
• To provide on the job coaching and feedback to RAs in order to help build their skills and support on costings
• Act as an effective project and client manager

Qualifications

• Degree / Masters in any subject or field
• 1-3 years’ experience in research or professional services organisation, of which:
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in research-based project support role (within healthcare / life sciences sector)
• Able to apply relevant quantitative 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