The Associate supports client engagements and internal project team requests and policy projects by developing research plans; conducting research; collecting data and policy information; judging the relevance and applicability of data collected, or policies identified; analyzing data; interpreting data; analyzing market trends, health policies, and reimbursement approaches; developing summary information used for presentations to internal and external staff; and presenting to clients as needed.
of Responsibilities:
Understand client requirements by participating in discussions to clarify objectives, scope of work, and expected deliverables; may contribute to client meetings.
Develop and implement research strategies to gather relevant data and policy insights aligned with project goals.
Conduct research using multiple sources, including literature reviews, databases, online resources, and stakeholder interviews.
Analyze data and findings to identify market trends, policy impacts, and implications for client organizations, ensuring data quality and relevance.
Prepare clear and concise summaries of research outcomes, highlighting key insights, trends, and patterns from data and policy analysis.
Support the development of findings and recommendations, contributing to client-focused insights and strategic outputs.
Produce high-quality deliverables (e.g., reports, presentations, memos) and support internal teams and project execution, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to timelines and budgets.
Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree in humanities, social sciences, sciences, or business administration (or equivalent experience).
Exposure to healthcare or policy-related environments (e.g., internships, part-time roles, or research assistant experience preferred).
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with research tools and data sources is a plus.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and effectively manage assigned tasks.
If you are curious, analytical, and eager to contribute to meaningful projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you—apply now and take the next step in your career!
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Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) is a leading global clinical research organization (CRO) dedicated to providing innovative clinical development solutions to the life sciences industry. With over 30 years of clinical research experience, Fortrea has evolved from Covance and Labcorp into a pureplay CRO built for biotech, biopharma, medical device and diagnostic innovators.
Fortrea collaborates with both emerging and established companies to deliver agile, fit-for-purpose full service (FSO), functional service (FSP) and hybrid solutions. Fortrea provides comprehensive Phase I-IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, and consulting services, backed by deep experience in more than 20 therapeutic areas.
Operating in approximately 100 countries, our diverse and talented team brings scientific rigor, operational excellence, and a strong investigator site network to every trial. By combining the best of our legacy experience with forward-thinking innovation, Fortrea brings predictability to clinical trial execution and helps transform aspirations into outcomes.
Together, exceptional is possible.
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