Market Research Coordinator

We are expanding our small but growing in-house market research department with a Market Research Coordinator to support the US Life Sciences division. The Market Research Coordinator is part of our Market Research Center of Excellence that supports consultants in day-to-day market research activities including request for proposals, vendor relationship management, and training and development. This is an exciting opportunity to learn and develop market research skills.

The Market Research Coordinator will report to the Director of Market Research. What makes us special:Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people.Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company with a startup feel. We invest in your professional development every step of the way.Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work – whether it’s from home or in the office.Prioritize your health and wellbeing. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.Invest in your future. All US and Canadian employees enjoy 401(k) & RRSP benefits with company matching. Our Employee Bonus Opportunity Program ensures that when our firm grows, you grow with us.Work in a values-driven culture. At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things.How you will create an impact:Request for proposals (RFP): (80%)Partner with consultants to define project objectives and specifications for both surveys and expert interviews (ex. 1:1 60-minute interviews)Review and edit Requests for proposals (RFP) for qualitative and quantitative market researchSolicit and compile vendor bids for surveys and expert interviewsConsult team on vendor selection, including appropriate method of recruitment of experts and survey participantsVendor relationship management: (10%)Maintain a database of third-party research vendors; ensure the database is up to date and accurateSolicit vendor evaluations and maintain feedback database from internal consultantsNegotiate pricing on a project-by-project basis as needed in partnership with Market Research ManagerAssist teams with troubleshooting and fielding issues (e.g. onboarding new vendors, strategic adjustment of quotas, vendor communication)Training and development: (10%)Contribute to best practice documentation & trainingAdhere to both Simon-Kucher’s global data compliance policies, as well as market research compliance guidelines (CASRO, EPHMRA)Participate in team initiatives designed to evolve and mature the research functionYour profile:Bachelor’s degree in related field1-3 years of relevant work experience in one of the following areas: market research, vendor relationship management, or related fieldsStrong work ethic, critical thinking skills and desire to learn the Market Research IndustryExperience with healthcare industry stakeholders a plusOrganization & Project Coordination: this role requires strong organizational and project coordination skills to support multiple studies at one time (typically 6-8 at a time). You can multi-task and prioritize based on project needs.Communication: you have solid written and verbal communication skills and you are able to communicate with brevity and impact regarding scheduling, recruitment, vendor recommendations, honoraria processing and panel maintenance.Interpersonal: you are a trusted partner to the consultants. You are comfortable making suggestions and proposing new ideas in a collaborative and professional manner.Initiative: you are a self-starter that can receive guidance and run with it independently. You work well as an individual contributor as well as in a team environment.Detail-oriented: collaborating on multiple projects with various stakeholders at any given time requires strong attention to detail and comfort working with spreadsheets.Simon-Kucheris a global consultancy with more than 2,000 employees in 30 countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy – product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales – based on deep insights into what customers want and value. With nearly 40 years of experience in monetization topics of all kinds, we are regarded as the world’s leading pricing and growth specialist.Simon-Kucher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or militarily status, or any other legally protected status.We believe in building a culture that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters. If we get that right, great things will happen; people will grow faster, innovate, feel valued, and create better outcomes for everyone – our people, our clients and, of course, our business.