Research Associate I – Patient Preference

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia.

📋 Description

• Conduct background and literature reviews

• Assist in the creation of preference elicitation tools

• Interview both patients and medical professionals

• Analyze qualitative data utilizing suitable software

• Execute user acceptance testing for data collection tools, including patient preference surveys

• Aid in the creation of client deliverables, such as slide presentations and reports

• Communicate with and oversee vendors and research collaborators, including clinical sites and patient advocacy organizations

• Participate in client meetings and workshops

• Support patient preference research initiatives and implement best practices in preference elicitation and integration into healthcare decision-making

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a quantitative field with a minimum of one year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative field with at least 2–3 years of pertinent experience

• Experience in primary data collection from patients (qualitative or quantitative)

• Familiarity with preference elicitation methodologies, such as discrete choice experiments (DCE), best-worst scaling (BWS), or MCDA swing weighting

• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Capability to work collaboratively while managing multiple tasks efficiently

• Ability to take initiative and operate independently

• Strong attention to detail

• Willingness and capability to quickly learn methodological or industry advancements

• Willingness to travel 10–30% of the time

🏝️ Benefits

• Variable annual bonus based on the performance results of the company, team, and/or individual

• National medical and dental coverage

• National vision insurance

• Health incentive programs available

• Employee assistance and family support services

• Commuter benefits offered

• Tuition reimbursement program

• At least 120 hours of paid time off (PTO)

• 10 paid holidays each year

• Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave)

• Accident and life insurance coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan in the U.S.

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted company shares

• Fully remote work arrangement available