Research Executive

Overview / About us:

We do this through strategic and complimentary areas of focus: Strategic Consulting & Insights, Value, Access & Outcomes, Medical Strategy & Communications, and Real-World Evidence.

Our market research Insights Team are seeking a Research Executive to join their qualitative research team.

Responsibilities / Position overview:

The purpose of this role is:

• To provide proactive project support to ensure effective management and implementation of research projects
• To conduct defined research activities to help build client satisfaction
• To assist and provide support in building client relationships to help drive growth
• To coach Research Assistants and support work team colleagues
• To act as an effective Lumanity team member, with enthusiasm and creativity

The core competencies for this role include but are not limited to:

• To own and perform specific project tasks, e.g. contact reports, progress tracking, timesheets, PO to ensure effective delivery
• Provide effective administrative and logistical support to ensure timely delivery of tasks
• Act as a day to day point of contact for research team and for client (where appropriate)
• To understand client needs and contribute to the design of innovative research activities
• Conduct 1-1 interviews, and participate in brainstorming sessions to ensure a professional and effective outcome for clients
• Show an understanding of project objectives within materials in order to produce good drafts of screeners, discussions guides, questionnaires & sections of presentations
• Support and in some cases, conduct analysis
• Complete administrative tasks in a timely and appropriate manner
• To start to show an awareness and understanding of the commercial needs of the business and be present at client meetings, where appropriate,
• To ensure effective teamwork and act as an effective project/client team member

Qualifications:

• Strong Degree (2:1) in any subject and/or professional qualification preferable
• 1-2 years’ experience in research or professional services organisation
• 1-2 years’ experience in research-based project support role
• Healthcare sector experience is preferable
• Able to apply relevant research methods
• Show evidence of strong ability to draft materials and sections of presentations
• Demonstrate good data analysis & interpretive skills
• Solid project management skills
• Basic coaching skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer proficient – Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus
• Pension
• Private Healthcare
• Dental Insurance
• Enhanced eye care
• Electric Car Scheme
• Holiday that increases with tenure
• Option to buy / sell holiday annually
• Staggered working hours