Research Consultant

As a Consultant, you will manage and develop the client relationship and also take on a lead role in project design, proposal writing, planning and research analysis work. You will plan and execute research projects with mínimal supervision and act as first point of contact for the client on a project on day-to-day project execution. Whilst leading and mentoring a project team, you will run projects with mínimal senior supervision.

Key responsibilities include:
**Proposal process**:

- Proactively participate in brainstorming sessions with team
- Evaluate the client’s objectives and support the team in developing proposals for clients that address the “Central Question”
- Partner with Operations to obtain quotations
- Support in successful delivery of proposal and pitch
**Project management**:

- Deliver stakeholder / partner briefings and client weekly progress updates
- Lead regular communication with project team and partners
- Clarify and manage roles within project team
- Lead day-to-day execution of the study in the best and most cost-effective way
- Drive project scheduling and manage change effectively
- Create project related research materials including screeners, questionnaires, and discussion guides
**Analysis / Reporting**:

- Lead the team in developing analysis plan / storyboard including table specs, content analysis forms
- Analyse findings and generate insights and recommendations to meet client needs
- Responsible for timely, accurate and quality deliverables
- Lead client presentations with support from Project Directors
**Development of Client relationships**:

- Demonstrate good understanding of client business and market
- Maintain and nurture client relationships
- Manage delivery to client expectations
**Leadership, team and people management**:

- Provide on the job training for junior team members
- Take responsibility for their own learning and development
- Manage and assist team in developing account strategy
- Seek opportunities to share learning and coach/mentor team
- Ensure direct reports have objectives & development plans to support team goals and company strategy
- Assist in recruitment and development of staff in line with team and company needs

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**Cerner Jobs and Careers**:
**Additional Information**:
**Virtual Eligible Job**
No

**Relocation Assistance Available for this Job**:
No

**Qualifications**:
**Knowledge areas and experience**:

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Must have**:At least 5 years healthcare market research / Pharma experience with market research agency
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Must have**: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of market research methodologies in order to develop the research solutions for clients
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Must have**: Ability to convert data and insights to tell a meaningful story
- Confident client communication skills
- Strong project management experience
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Confidently lead and guide project team / junior members

All employees must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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