Senior Qualitative Researcher
Z's Associates, Inc

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming global healthcare and beyond, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping solutions from start to finish. At ZS, we believe that making an impact demands a different approach; and that's why here your ideas elevate actions, and here you'll have the freedom to define your own path and pursue cutting-edge work. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business including portfolio strategy, customer insights, research and development, operational and technology transformation, marketing strategy and many more. If you dare to think differently, join us, and find a path where your passion can change lives.

Our most valuable asset is our people.

At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are and

make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about. Learn more

ZS's Insights & Analytics group partners with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of business challenges. Our teams work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem-solving techniques. Our recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership.

What You'll Do

• Actively engage with multiple project teams simultaneously on project design to identify/develop the best approach/techniques to address clients' research objectives.
• Support client team delivery of qualitative market research projects (study design, questionnaire development, fielding and analysis)
• Moderate qualitative market research (IDIs, TDIs, focus groups, ethnographies)
• Drive interpretation and presentation of research results in a visual and impactful client-friendly fashion.
• Educate and upskill the broader ZS community about best-in-class qualitative market research.
• and moderation practices.

• Support business development activities
• Contribute to the development of frameworks and point-of-view documents on key qualitative.
• MR issue areas.

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years qualitative market research experience in the pharmaceutical industry with client-facing responsibility.
• Advanced degree in any discipline, with a concentration in marketing research or marketing
• preferred, and a strong academic record of analytic work. Alternately, candidates may possess an MBA or PhD in marketing, decision sciences, biology, psychology, or related discipline with a business application. In lieu of an MBA/PhD, 3+ years of additional relevant work experience may substitute.
• Demonstrated skills in a market research environment with an advanced knowledge of qualitative market research techniques and industry practices.
• Fluent understanding of the overall qualitative research process including logistics, design, execution and implications.
• Proven contributor in the development and implementation of new qualitative approaches and structures.
• Support in the identification and shaping of qualitative research engagements.
• Demonstrated leadership in the creation of customized discussion guides.
• Significant moderation experience with healthcare practitioners, patients and related decision makers.
• Experience synthesizing research findings, determining relevant implications and presenting results.
• Contributions developing qualitative research skills and capabilities in others.

Perks & Benefits:

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact in global healthcare and beyond. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.

To Complete Your Application:

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.

ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. In order to keep its employees safe, ZS recommends that all its employees and contractors be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination can be voluntarily provided upon acceptance of offer of employment.

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Find Out More At:

www.zs.com

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