Senior Managing Advisor, Market Research

About Jarrard, Inc.

Jarrard Inc. is a U.S. Top 10 strategic communications consulting firm focused exclusively on healthcare and the unique opportunities and challenges inherent in this sector. Founded in 2006, the firm has worked with more than 1,500 clients across 48 states and has led communications and political strategy on $75+ billion in announced M&A and partnership transactions. Jarrard partners with leaders across the spectrum of healthcare in high stakes moments of growth, innovation, change, and reputational/public affairs challenges. This array of specialized services is tailored to support leaders in the most impactful parts of the ecosystem that are essential in transforming U.S. healthcare for the better. In 2020, Jarrard Inc. joined Chartis, one of the nation’s leading healthcare advisory firms, and operates as a division under an independent brand.

Chartis is a comprehensive advisory firm dedicated to transforming healthcare. With an unparalleled depth of expertise in strategic, clinical, financial, and digital transformation Chartis helps leading academic medical centers, hospitals and health systems, integrated delivery networks, children's hospitals, physician enterprises, payers, and healthcare service organizations achieve transformative results.

Across both Jarrard and Chartis, we are fortunate to have extraordinarily talented people working in our firm – all brought together around our unifying mission “to improve healthcare”, a shared dedication to our core values, and the emphasis we place on creating an environment that enriches the experiences of our clients, our colleagues and our communities.

Jarrard has offices in Nashville, TN and as part of Chartis has offices in Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Washington D.C., and Boston, MA. Remote work is allowed.

For more information, visit jarrardinc.com and chartis.com.

Role Overview

Jarrard is seeking a Senior Managing Advisor, Market Research & Insights (SMA) with 5-7 years of experience to join our team. This person will be responsible for designing, conducting and analyzing market research projects in support of communications and marketing strategy and tactics. This will typically include surveys related to public opinion on healthcare-specific issues often through a political/public affairs lens. Data analysis is conducted through SPSS with use of multivariate analyses powered by AI. The Research Manager will also be involved with qualitative research through focus groups or stakeholder interviews including moderation and analysis of transcripts. The Research Manager will also assist in further developing AI-enabled capabilities for the company. Their work will help inform critical planning on client projects, as well as Jarrard's strategic initiatives and thought leadership.

The SMA will be embedded within Jarrard’s Market Research & Insights team and will partner with practice leadership to identify research priorities and opportunities. The ideal candidate is a team player with exceptional strategic thinking skills, intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving capabilities. They have a deep passion for translating research findings into actional insights, brand and campaign strategy and messaging.

Responsibilities

· Develop survey instruments to gather data on political attitudes, opinions and behaviors.

· Design survey questions that are clear, unbiased and statistically valid.

· Develop screening questionnaires and discussion guides for qualitative research.

· Moderate or observe focus groups and interviews providing detailed notes.

· Implement and manage surveys using various methodologies, including online and phone surveys.

· Manage survey logistics, including sample selection, data collection and quality control.

· Analyze survey data using statistical software to identify trends, correlations and patterns.

· Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations summarizing qualitative and quantitative findings.

· Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to interpret survey results and provide actionable recommendations.

· Stay informed about political and healthcare developments and emerging issues that may impact survey design and analysis.

· Stay informed about the latest developments in AI technology and research methodologies.

· Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines and data privacy regulations in survey research activities.

Qualifications and Desired Skills

· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Market Research, Integrated Marketing, Political Science, Public Policy, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics, or a related field.

· Proven experience in survey research, preferably in an agency or consulting context on behalf of healthcare clients.

· Strong understanding of survey methodology, sampling techniques and questionnaire design.

· Proficiency in statistical analysis software such as SPSS, R, Decipher, Tableau or similar.

· Proficiency in using AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, and others.

· Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.

· Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and quality.

· Effective communication skills for presenting findings to diverse audiences.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

· Familiarity with ethical considerations in survey research and data collection.

· Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Adaptability to evolving research methodologies, objectives, and priorities.

Salary range: $95,000-115,000, plus will be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications, practice area, and other business and organizational needs. In addition, Jarrard offers several benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, disability insurance, life insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, wellness stipend, and additional voluntary benefits.

At Jarrard and Chartis, we pride ourselves on having a diverse workforce. We value and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals and the different perspectives they provide. We offer equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, or protected veteran status.