Market Research & Insights Associate at West Monroe in Boston, MA

Summary: West Monroe is a global business and technology consulting firm looking to hire an entry level Market Research Associate on the Inspired Health Team. The role involves supporting the management and execution of qualitative and quantitative research projects for clients in the healthcare sector. Responsibilities: - Working with our vendors to identify and recruit research participants (be that physicians, patients or caregivers) - Scheduling and organizing in-depth research interviews and focus groups - Viewing interviews conducted by your pod, taking notes and identifying themes and findings that answer research objectives - Working with our internal teams to program and test research questionnaires developed by your pod - Working with fieldwork vendors to identify and recruit research participants - Monitoring fieldwork progress, quota management and quality control - Participate in whiteboard and brainstorming sessions at the end of fieldwork (we call them “Data Parties”!) where you will be encouraged to contribute to conversations around research findings and implications - Work with our Data Visualization department to support the creation of impactful and beautiful research presentations, that answer objectives and inspire action Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree, GPA must be included on resume - 0-2 years of academic, internship, or work experience in market research - Interest in market research for the medical and healthcare industry - Interest in practicing a range of research methodologies, both quantitative and qualitative - Comfortable working in a flexible, less structured environment - Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills - Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint - A proactive desire to continue to broaden and deepen your business and consulting skills - A commitment to inclusion and diversity, and openness to new ideas and perspectives - Candidates must be eligible to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship - Applicants must live in the Boston Metro area (or have an intention/plan to relocate) Required Skills: Market Research, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research Important Skills: Excel, PowerPoint Nice-to-Have Skills: Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Adaptability Benefits: Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance., Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan., Employees can purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program., Employees will be eligible to receive annual bonuses., Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off., Employees will receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year., Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date.