Associate/Senior Associate

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Basis Health is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to deliver high-quality insights to healthcare clients. You will contribute to research plans, coordinate project workflows, and support synthesis and delivery of impactful insights in a collaborative, growth-focused team.

This role offers exposure to a range of projects, opportunities to own tasks, and partnerships with internal teams and clients. Strong organizational skills, curiosity, and a interest in healthcare are valued, with

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of relevant work experience (internships or academic research welcome).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Interest in healthcare and strategic research.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in healthcare consulting, insights, or life sciences strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage components of research projects independently.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to connect data to insights.
• Experience working directly with clients or cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of research projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research, analyze data, and develop strategic insights to inform client decisions
• Draft high-quality research materials such as screeners, discussion guides, and deliverables
• Own first drafts and QC processes to ensure work is clear, error-free, and aligned with project goals
• Analyze project-specific data and contribute to insight generation
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all deliverables
• Partner closely with internal team members to manage workflow, flag capacity needs, and meet deadlines
• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and feedback cycles
• Engage with clients professionally and credibly, contributing to proposals and presentations when opportunities arise
• Understand and apply project objectives in the context of client strategy
• Build therapeutic area expertise through both primary and secondary research
• Take ownership of tasks, problem-solve proactively, and communicate clearly
• Actively reflect on feedback and seek opportunities to grow and develop
• Participate in internal initiatives such as training, recruiting, or knowledge sharing
• Embod y Basis Health’s guiding principles of integrity, growth mindset, team orientation, authenticity, and sustainability

Skills

Strong written communication

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Healthcare interest

Job description

About the Role

As an Associate or Senior Associate at Basis Health, you will play a hands‑on role in delivering high‑quality insights to our healthcare clients. You’ll work across a range of projects that drive key commercial decisions for products that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. You will contribute to the development and execution of research plans, coordinate project workflows, and support the synthesis and delivery of impactful insights. This is a collaborative and growth‑focused role — ideal for someone who is highly organized, intellectually curious, and excited to be part of a mission‑driven team.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Execution

• Manage day‑to‑day activities of research projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research, analyze data, and develop strategic insights to inform client decisions
• Draft high‑quality research materials such as screeners, discussion guides, and deliverables
• Own first drafts and QC processes to ensure work is clear, error‑free, and aligned with project goals
• Analyze project‑specific data and contribute to insight generation
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all deliverables

Client & Team Collaboration

• Partner closely with internal team members to manage workflow, flag capacity needs, and meet deadlines
• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and feedback cycles
• Engage with clients professionally and credibly, contributing to proposals and presentations when opportunities arise

Strategic Thinking & Learning

• Understand and apply project objectives in the context of client strategy
• Build therapeutic area expertise through both primary and secondary research
• Take ownership of tasks, problem‑solve proactively, and communicate clearly

Growth & Contribution

• Actively reflect on feedback and seek opportunities to grow and develop
• Participate in internal initiatives such as training, recruiting, or knowledge sharing
• Embod y Basis Health’s guiding principles of integrity, growth mindset, team orientation, authenticity, and sustainability

Requirements

Associate Level

• 0–2 years of relevant work experience (internships or academic research welcome)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and organizational ability
• Comfort working in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
• Interest in healthcare and strategic research

Senior Associate Level

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in healthcare consulting, insights, or life sciences strategy
• Demonstrated ability to manage components of research projects independently
• Strong analytical skills and ability to connect data to insights
• Experience working directly with clients or cross‑functional stakeholders