Market Research & Analytics Analyst

Össur; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

9 paid holidays

13 vacation days and birthday

8 sick days

Paid parental bonding

Job summary

Össur is seeking a Market Research & Analytics Analyst to uncover how clinicians choose products, size markets, and shape go-to-market strategies. You will own primary research, competitive intelligence, and initial market theses, partnering with sales, product, finance, and leadership.

The role emphasizes curiosity, rigorous analysis of imperfect data, and storytelling to drive portfolio decisions. Requires 2–4 years in related roles and strong Excel/Power BI skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document market assumptions and point of view from imperfect data.
• Present data-driven market insights to inform portfolio decisions and roadmaps.
• Build cross-functional relationships with regional teams to stay aligned on market developments.
• Prepare high-impact reports and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Ensure data integrity and accurate reporting from relational databases.

Skills

Market research

Data analysis

Storytelling with data

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About Us

Össur is a leading global provider of innovative mobility solutions that help people live a Life Without Limitations®. Significant ongoing investment in research and development has led to over 2,100 patents, award-winning designs, and successful clinical outcomes. Össur is focused on improving people’s mobility through the delivery of Prosthetics and Bracing & Supports solutions. Helping people live a Life Without Limitations is why we exist as a company.

About the Role

The Market Research & Analytics Analyst in Össur's Bracing & Supports strategic business unit is a person who is genuinely curious about how our market works – someone who wants to understand why clinicians choose one product over another, where the next competitive shift is going to happen in the market, how reimbursement and market access shape demand - and who finds chasing these answers energizing. The Market Research & Analytics Analyst, reporting to the Global Market Research and Analytics Manager, will partner with cross-functional teams in sales, product, go-to-market, finance, and senior leadership to conduct detailed market research with a critical impact on the organization. This role will include ownership and responsibility for primary market research, market sizing, competitive positioning, competitive intelligence, and initial go-to-market thesis development. We are looking for an individual who enjoys learning, continuous improvement, and sourcing and analyzing data in a manner that tells a story to business stakeholders to drive impactful insights.

What You’ll Do

Market and Competitive Intelligence Core Activities

Utilize strong judgment to develop and document assumptions in imperfect market data and information. Have a point of view on the current market environment. Curiosity and rigor in market research disciplines, conducts vital initial work with strong impacts on the organization’s go to market planning. Acts as the first line for the collection, analysis, and interpretation of global market data, customer insights, and competitive intelligence within the orthopedic Bracing & Supports industry. Maintains a structured process for monitoring industry trends, emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and competitor activities. Develop and help present actionable insights and plans that inform portfolio decisions and strategy.

Analytics and Presentation

Partner closely with Platform Directors and Global Product Managers to present market insights that can be used in portfolio strategies and product roadmaps. Provide clear, data-driven analysis and presentations that help influence business cases. Create and deliver high-impact reports, dashboards, and presentations for cross-functional stakeholders. Mine and manage data from relational databases and systems, ensuring high data integrity and accurate reporting.

Relationship Building and Collaboration

Establish and nurture strong cross-functional relationships across Össur's regional teams (Americas, Europe, APAC) to ensure global alignment and to keep up to date with market developments. Build external networks with key customers, clinicians, researchers, and industry stakeholders to capture critical insights and trends. Assist business stakeholders, including the Global Market Research and Analytics Manager, in bringing a voice of the market to every portfolio discussion. Communicates proactively with team members and stakeholders, keeping them informed of changes and developments in the market.

Professionalism & Integrity

Uphold the company’s values of Honesty, Frugality, and Courage. Maintain confidentiality regarding proprietary company data, including product information, pricing strategies, and business initiatives. Represent the company in an ethical, professional manner while adhering to all laws, regulations, and company policies. Adhere to Company’s safety rules. Adhere to Company Values – Honesty – Frugality – Courage. Perform other duties as requested.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in a role requiring market research, marketing, product management, analysis, and synthesis of data.
• Prior experience in medical device, life sciences, healthcare, or healthcare technology a plus.
• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organization, time management, and project management skills.
• Solid overall knowledge of data and productivity tools (Excel and PowerPoint proficiency required, experience in Power BI other data visualization systems a plus).
• Strong desire to develop and grow in career as our business grows.

Thrives in this Role

You’re a person who starts a research project and comes back with something that people didn’t ask for but everybody needed. You’re comfortable with incomplete market data and enjoy building a defensible point of view from it using assumptions, and debating/refining those assumptions with stakeholders. You are energized by learning a new industry across decision makers – clinical, procurement, competition, market dynamics. You want mentorship and room to grow.

Why You’ll Feel Good Working Here

Join our team if you want to make a lasting impact; we will support you along the way. We value a diverse working environment and a welcoming and fun company culture. We empower our colleagues and encourage close collaboration, allowing us to develop the best products and maintain the highest possible standards of care.

Competitive Compensation Packages

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contribution
• 9 paid holidays
• 13 vacation days, birthday and two (2) volunteer day
• 8 sick days within your first year of employment
• Paid Parental Bonding

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day.

Salary

The US base pay range for this full-time position is $28.00 - $35.00 + benefits + bonus. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay rates. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity

Össur is a leading global provider of prosthetics and bracing and supports solutions.

Embla Medical is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available individual in every job. Embla Medical's equal opportunity policy prohibits all discrimination (based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, military service, pregnancy, child birth or related medical condition, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by local laws around the world). Embla Medical is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all individuals involved in the operations of Embla Medical and prohibits discrimination by any employee of Embla Medical, including supervisors and co-workers.

Contact

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