Senior Associate - Global Data Collection

Responsibilities:

• Promote Team Spirit and Contribute to Positive Morale:

  Demonstrate enthusiasm for being part of the team, engage in company-wide processes, actively participate in departmental and company-wide functions and events.

• Identify Opportunities to Improve Processes and Have a Business Impact:

  Proactively identify process inefficiencies, bring innovative ideas to management, and take the lead in implementing improvement ideas.

• Understand the Key Variables that Impact Study Success:

  Possess a deep understanding of click-to-pop sampling, manage sample deployment proficiently, and comprehend incidence and sample dispositions.

• Utilize Available Resources:

  Collaborate with the manager to brainstorm and find effective solutions, reference past studies, and leverage their findings, and utilize best practice guides to optimize work processes.

• Understand Data Quality Procedures:

  Recognize the purpose of each QC check, incorporate them into study protocols, review QC results, and discuss them with senior field personnel for continuous improvement.

• Provide Input on Study Execution:

  Conduct comprehensive reviews of screeners and questionnaires, make constructive suggestions, manage progress reporting effectively, and actively attend and contribute to ALERT meetings.

• Demonstrate Strong Project Management Skills:

  Understand complex online and qualitative research methods, generate comprehensive progress reports, identify project-related problems and provide solutions, and ensure cost control within or below the assigned budget

• Strong Communicator:

  Foster effective communication, maintain open communication channels between field, project, and vendor teams, and deliver information in a timely manner that is actionable.

• Establish and Maintain Strong Relationships:

  Cultivate professional relationships with field and project staff, negotiate competitive prices with vendors, assist and support colleagues, and understand each departments functions and their interdependencies with your role.

• Understand Various Technologies:

  Proficiently use Dimensions/Decipher software, demonstrate proficiency in Excel, and stay updated with new technologies in the field of data collection.

• Gather Accurate and Thorough Bids for All Methodologies:

  Collaborate with senior field personnel to ensure accurate estimates, present bids to the manager clearly and precisely, and engage in discussions about bid strategies and negotiation tactics.

Qualifications:

• A bachelors degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in data collection or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Dimensions/Decipher software and Excel.
• Ability to foster a positive work environment and team spirit.
• Proven record of strong project management skills.
• Understanding of data quality procedures and methodologies.