Associate Research Consultant

Associate Research Consultant-230004SC

**Applicants are required to read, write, and speak the following languages***: English

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Begin to execute all elements of the research and project management process
- Coordinate with the Project Services team to ensure key milestones of projects are always on the right track
- See a number of projects through from beginning to end

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Proposal process:

- Assist in creating parts of the proposal
- Provide administrative support to the team
- Gather and check cost quotations against specification

Project management:

- Ensure implementation of the best and fastest project schedules and processes
- Responsible for orderly & effective process and quality documentation
- Develop project related materials
- Key contact for liaison with suppliers
- Effectively communicate project needs to suppliers

Analysis/reporting:

- Collect general client information (e.g., newspaper articles/ industry reports) to share with team and input to analysis
- Responsible for timely and quality deliverables
- Assist in presenting findings to clients for smaller projects

Development of Client relationships:

- Start to develop a clear understanding of client business strategy and how our company can contribute
- Begin planning for client needs
- Work with the team to deliver on client requests

Financial management:

- Propose cost saving solutions when possible
- Highlight costs and budget concerns with team to achieve on-budget projects
- Assist in costing and monitoring GM and profit on projects

Leadership, team and people management:

- Ensure directions are clear and questions where appropriate
- Take responsibility for own learning and development
- Promote team spirit

Communication:

- Begin regular client contact including participation/observation of client presentations

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Confident communication skills
- Questioning/clarification skills
- Personal motivation skills and team player
- Attention to detail/accuracy
- Desire to learn and progress
- Strong analytical ability
- Prioritisation/Time management skills
- Sound project management skills
- Proactively seeks feedback on written and verbal communication style
- Knowledge of Market Research project process and Pharmaceutical Industry

Training and Certifications:

- Market Research Codes of Conduct, including but not limited to EphMRA, ESOMAR, MRS, BHBIA and CASRO.
- Relevant Adverse Events Reporting from BHBIA and as per clients’ request
- Cerner’s Legal & Ethics, Anti-Bribery & Corruption and Code of Conduct certification
- Cerner Orientation, including Cerner Corporate Trainings and Cerner Enviza Quality Trainings

**Detailed Description and Job Requirements**

Responsible for conducting applied research in scientific area of focus. Investigating applicable solutions through rigorous, protracted studies and ensuring that a quality, integrated solution is delivered in a timely manner, at budget, and to our client*s satisfaction. This involves working closely with the client to understand and manage their expectations, as well as working closely with Oracle and third-party vendors to ensure delivery.

Entry-level position for those who are new to consulting and are developing their expertise. Receives detailed instruction on routine work and is responsible for performing basic experiments and test on research topic and documenting results. As a member of a project team, follows standard practices and procedures to evaluate and analyze data, develop reports and presentations in external customer engagements. Uses available tools to analyze and solve problems for clients. May perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelors or Advanced degree in a discipline relevant to area of focus, plus 1 year related work experience. Minimum Qualifications: At least 4 years Total combined related work experience and completed higher education. Depending on the job there may be additional minimum requirements and/or preferred qualifications

**Job**: Consulting

**Location**: SG-Singapore

**Job Type**: Regular Employee Hire

**Organization**: Oracle