Senior Research Analyst

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.

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PRIMARY DUTIES

Commercial acumen / Client relationship

• Is considered a point of contact by clients for simple project requests/questions

• Has a good understanding of business issues, clients, methodologies and how research meets clients’ needs by participating in internal RFP brainstorming sessions, relevant training and through project work

• Prepares relevant documents for client meetings and calls and attends, following up on key actions agreed

• Inputs into sections of proposals

• Supports Business Consulting and Business Excellence Teams, in generating repeat business opportunities by delivering high quality research and project management

• Produces simple job costs with support from senior team members

• Is aware of profitability targets and drivers at project level
  

Research setup

• Works autonomously in project managing qualitative and quantitative research projects

• Builds an awareness of a range of a range of methodologies and their applications

• Communicates confidently with clients regarding research materials

• Writes simple research material (screeners, questionnaires, and discussion guides) that meet client business issues and market research objectives, with minimal input from senior colleagues; updates tracking research material

• Has a good appreciation of qualitative interviewing techniques, brief moderators, moderates interviews, manages backroom relationships, where appropriate.
  

Project Management

• Provides effective project management for qualitative and quantitative research projects, responsible for project scheduling and effectively managing changes with a solution focused approach

• Liaises effectively with internal subject matter experts and suppliers (freelancers, content analysts, scripting, DP, charting), holding external providers accountable

• Liaises efficiently with scripting providers, ensuring a preliminary thorough review of the questionnaire logic, with effective use of appropriate internal documentation

• In the case of trackers, ensures learnings from previous projects are consolidated and shared with suppliers, the Business Excellence team, and directors, in order to drive efficiency and cost control

• Monitors time spent on projects, aiming to deliver tasks within budgeted hours

• Proactively updates the project team on key study milestones developments, anticipates and flags potential issues

• Writes tab-specs and reviews the code frame based upon the questionnaire resulting in appropriate table output to fit the story / structure of the presentation
  

Analysis / deliverables

• Accurately checks tables removing all errors

• Embraces the philosophy of the CAPTIVATE programme to improve the client experience from initial conversations through to final deliverables

• Works with project team to analyse findings to meet client needs

• Drafts qualitative and quantitative presentations to the standard expected

• Designs and implements ‘beyond PowerPoint’ final deliverables where appropriate

• Writes headings on simple reports, assisting in the storytelling process

• Quality checks client deliverables

• Presents sections of client presentations, communicating clearly and in a structured way and contributes to client meetings, where appropriate
  

Internal Procedures

• Adheres to all administrative, commercial, financial, quality and compliance related processes (data protection, adverse event, ISO standards)
  

Internal management

• Manages own workload effectively and budgets per task, works with project team and resource manager around challenges and priorities to ensure agreed deadlines are met

• Has strong relationships within the Business Excellence and the Research Operations teams, contributes to set and reinforce best practice

• Is fully aware of and committed to project tasks / roles as assigned at the project kick off meeting and delivers on these

• Consistently meets deadlines required by both clients, other team members and departments

• Contributes to internal initiatives designed to improve our offer

• Supports the onboarding of new project team members and overall collaboration across the EU region

• Presents at internal meetings, communicating clearly and with structure

PRIMARY DUTIES

Commercial acumen / Client relationship

• Is considered a point of contact by clients for simple project requests/questions

• Has a good understanding of business issues, clients, methodologies and how research meets clients’ needs by participating in internal RFP brainstorming sessions, relevant training and through project work

• Prepares relevant documents for client meetings and calls and attends, following up on key actions agreed

• Inputs into sections of proposals

• Supports Business Consulting and Business Excellence Teams, in generating repeat business opportunities by delivering high quality research and project management

• Produces simple job costs with support from senior team members

• Is aware of profitability targets and drivers at project level
  

Research setup

• Works autonomously in project managing qualitative and quantitative research projects

• Builds an awareness of a range of a range of methodologies and their applications

• Communicates confidently with clients regarding research materials

• Writes simple research material (screeners, questionnaires, and discussion guides) that meet client business issues and market research objectives, with minimal input from senior colleagues; updates tracking research material

• Has a good appreciation of qualitative interviewing techniques, brief moderators, moderates interviews, manages backroom relationships, where appropriate.
  

Project Management

• Provides effective project management for qualitative and quantitative research projects, responsible for project scheduling and effectively managing changes with a solution focused approach

• Liaises effectively with internal subject matter experts and suppliers (freelancers, content analysts, scripting, DP, charting), holding external providers accountable

• Liaises efficiently with scripting providers, ensuring a preliminary thorough review of the questionnaire logic, with effective use of appropriate internal documentation

• In the case of trackers, ensures learnings from previous projects are consolidated and shared with suppliers, the Business Excellence team, and directors, in order to drive efficiency and cost control

• Monitors time spent on projects, aiming to deliver tasks within budgeted hours

• Proactively updates the project team on key study milestones developments, anticipates and flags potential issues

• Writes tab-specs and reviews the code frame based upon the questionnaire resulting in appropriate table output to fit the story / structure of the presentation
  

Analysis / deliverables

• Accurately checks tables removing all errors

• Embraces the philosophy of the CAPTIVATE programme to improve the client experience from initial conversations through to final deliverables

• Works with project team to analyse findings to meet client needs

• Drafts qualitative and quantitative presentations to the standard expected

• Designs and implements ‘beyond PowerPoint’ final deliverables where appropriate

• Writes headings on simple reports, assisting in the storytelling process

• Quality checks client deliverables

• Presents sections of client presentations, communicating clearly and in a structured way and contributes to client meetings, where appropriate
  

Internal Procedures

• Adheres to all administrative, commercial, financial, quality and compliance related processes (data protection, adverse event, ISO standards)
  

Internal management

• Manages own workload effectively and budgets per task, works with project team and resource manager around challenges and priorities to ensure agreed deadlines are met

• Has strong relationships within the Business Excellence and the Research Operations teams, contributes to set and reinforce best practice

• Is fully aware of and committed to project tasks / roles as assigned at the project kick off meeting and delivers on these

• Consistently meets deadlines required by both clients, other team members and departments

• Contributes to internal initiatives designed to improve our offer

• Supports the onboarding of new project team members and overall collaboration across the EU region

• Presents at internal meetings, communicating clearly and with structure