Research Associate at Lumanity in Boston, MA

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.

Lumanity is hiring a Research Associate to support Patient-Centered Outcomes (PCO) project teams across a portfolio of studies. You’ll execute defined research and project support tasks under the direction of project leadership—helping deliver accurate, client-ready work on time.

• Targeted Literature Review Execution: Conducts defined steps of an established search strategy by applying specified screening criteria and extracting required data to meet the objectives of a targeted literature review.
• Study Document Drafting & Revision: Drafts, revises, and quality checks study documents by using approved templates and incorporating direction from project leadership to align content with study scope and requirements.
• Qualitative Interview Preparation & Conduct: Completes required training and conducts high-quality qualitative interviews with research participants (e.g., patients, caregivers) virtually or in person (travel required), adhering to the interview guide and study protocol.
• Qualitative Coding & Analysis: Codes and analyzes qualitative participant-level data by applying a coding framework developed with guidance and oversight from the project lead.
• Survey Implementation & Analysis: Executes defined steps of survey implementation and analysis by conducting pilot testing, quality checking survey data, analyzing open-ended items qualitatively, and producing descriptive analyses.
• Client Meeting Participation & Documentation: Attends select client meetings (primarily virtual and occasionally in person) and captures discussion points, decisions, and next steps by producing clear, complete meeting minutes.
• Deliverable Content Development: Drafts assigned portions of client deliverables (e.g., introduction, methods, and results sections) for presentations, reports, and memos by following guidance from the project lead.
• Quality Management & Quality Control (QC): Operates within the PCO Quality Management System by following standard operating procedures, including using the QC checklist to reduce errors before deliverables are finalized.
• Multi-Project Task Delivery: Delivers assigned tasks across multiple concurrent active projects by confirming requirements with project leads, managing personal deadlines, and communicating status to maintain project momentum.

• Undergraduate or Master’s degree in health-related field.
• No prior full-time professional experience required; prior internship, academic research experience, or administrative coordination experience in a health, research, or clinical setting is preferred.
• Working knowledge of core research fundamentals (e.g., study design, literature review methods, and data synthesis) sufficient to execute defined tasks with guidance.
• Ability to complete required training and conduct qualitative interviews with research participants virtually and in person, including willingness and ability to travel as required.
• Ability to code and analyze qualitative participant-level data, including experience with qualitative analysis software or a demonstrated ability and willingness to learn it quickly.
• Experience executing targeted literature review tasks, including structured searching, applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, and extracting data into standardized formats.
• Strong writing skills to develop assigned sections of client deliverables in a clear, client-ready format under direction from project leadership.
• Professional communication skills for internal project work and client-facing interactions, including the ability to document discussions accurately in meeting minutes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with qualitative analysis software or desire to learn.
• Ability to manage workload across multiple concurrent projects (typically 8–10 active projects) while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Awareness of the drug development process, including regulations that govern the pharmaceutical industry.

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:

• 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