Research Associate

Synectics Inc.; New London (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Synectics Inc. is seeking a Research Associate to support health outcomes research studies, manage activities, analyse data, and help develop scientific communications.

You will collaborate across teams to align outcomes research with medical and marketing strategies, and assist in preparing abstracts, posters, and publications. The role involves coordinating advisory panels and sharing best practices with programme stakeholders, contributing to strategic planning and effective dissemination of

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Familiarity with health economics and outcomes research methods.
• Ability to interpret and summarise scientific data clearly and accurately.
• Proficiency in preparing scientific communications and presentation materials.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of health outcomes research studies.
• Manage study activities and analyse data.
• Contribute to development of scientific communications and strategic planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align outcomes research with medical and marketing strategies.
• Assist in development of abstracts, posters, presentations and publications.
• Coordinate activities with programme stakeholders.

Skills

Health economics

Outcomes research

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Economics/Public Health/Life Sciences or related field

Job description

Description

• The main function of a Research Associate is to support the execution of health outcomes research studies that evaluate the value of healthcare interventions.
• This role involves managing study activities, analysing data, and contributing to the development of scientific communications and strategic planning.
• Support the design and execution of research studies, including database analysis, literature reviews, and modelling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of outcomes research with medical and marketing strategies.
• Assist in the development of abstracts, posters, presentations, and publications.
• Coordinate activities such as advisory panels and best practice sharing with programme stakeholders.

Qualification

• Degree in Health Economics, Public Health, Life Sciences, or related field 8-10 years experience required.
• Strong analytical and research skills, including familiarity with health economics and outcomes research methods.
• Ability to interpret and summarise scientific data clearly and accurately.
• Proficiency in preparing scientific communications and presentation materials.
• Effective collaboration and project coordination skills.

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
• Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
• Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
• 401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.