Title: Research Associate - III
Duration: 12 Months
Location: New York, NY 10001 (Hybrid)
 
Description
Summary:
The main function of a Research Associate is to support the execution of health outcomes research studies that evaluate the value of healthcare interventions. This role involves managing study activities, analysing data, and contributing to the development of scientific communications and strategic planning.
 
Job Responsibilities:

• Support the design and execution of research studies, including database analysis, literature reviews, and modelling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of outcomes research with medical and marketing strategies.
• Assist in the development of abstracts, posters, presentations, and publications.
• Coordinate activities such as advisory panels and best practice sharing with programme stakeholders.

 
Skills:

• Strong analytical and research skills, including familiarity with health economics and outcomes research methods.
• Ability to interpret and summarise scientific data clearly and accurately.
• Proficiency in preparing scientific communications and presentation materials.
• Effective collaboration and project coordination skills.

 
Education/Experience:

• Degree in Health Economics, Public Health, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 5–7 years experience required.

 
Additional Notes:
Role Summary:
This is a full-time 12-month Contractor/Research Associate (RA) position on the HTA, Value & Evidence (HV&E) Thoracic & Precision Medicine Oncology team within the Global Access & Value (GAV) organization. HV&E is client’s Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) function. The RA will report to a member of the HV&E team and support the development and execution of numerous deliverables for the thoracic cancer & precision medicine franchise.
 
Role Responsibilities:
The RA is expected to provide technical support, analysis, and reporting of deliverables for assets at various stages of development. Specific responsibilities may include:

• Planning/conducting/project management of HEOR/real world data studies including database analyses using administrative claims or electronic medical records databases, and observational studies including prospective studies, chart reviews and other methodologies
• Supporting the development of patient reported outcomes strategies in clinical trials
• Literature reviews and evidence synthesis
• Supporting cost-effectiveness analyses and economic modeling
• Developing presentations and reports utilizing PowerPoint and Excel
• Project and vendor management including budget management support
• Collaborating with cross-functional asset teams
• Supporting other team projects or initiatives including managing internal portals/SharePoint sites

 
Qualifications:

• Candidate should have an advanced degree in health services research, health policy, pharmacy, public health, epidemiology, health economics, or equivalent graduate degree
• 1–2 years of relevant post-graduate professional experience preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects involving complex processes, significant budget, competing deadlines and rapidly shifting priorities
• Excellent interpersonal skills required; ability to understand and respond to multiple int

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 49.22/hr.