Research Associate

Interpublic; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom’s Olixir agency is seeking a Research Associate in New York to leverage scientific data and support medical strategy for client work. You will collaborate with medical directors, develop evidence-based materials, and contribute to pitches and research support.

The role emphasizes communication, teamwork, and an ability to manage multiple workflows while staying current on medical literature and industry developments.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Clinical/Scientific field and relevant experience.
• Excellent communication and ability to convey complex medical concepts.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with medical directors to ensure accuracy and audience-appropriate content.
• Provide medical insights and monitor literature and news; set up competitive alerts.
• Develop medical backgrounders and disseminate information to internal teams.
• Participate in client interactions, onboard new team members, support business development.
• Demonstrate time management, attention to detail, flexibility, and strong interest in medical subjects.
• Stay up-to-date with industry developments and proprietary workshops.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Time management

Content development

Strategic thinking

Education

Advanced degree (MS/MD/PhD/PharmD)

Job description

# Omnicom Careers## Research AssociateApply: Hybrid: New York, New York, United States of America: Full time: Posted Today: R12934**Agency:**Olixir **Job Function:**Medical Scientific Services **Job Subfunction:**Medical Strategy**Job Description:**ABOUT THE JOBAs the Research Associate, you will leverage scientific and clinical data to drive brand differentiation and communications. In this role, you will collaborate with medical directors and support client strategy, relationships, and new business development efforts. A DAY IN THE LIFECollaborate with medical directors to ensure technical accuracy and audience appropriateness of projects, and research and develop outlines and references as needed.Provide medical insights to clients, monitoring and identifying relevant literature and news articles, and setting up competitive alerts.Develop and maintain medical backgrounders, navigate key medical web tools, and disseminate relevant information to medical directors and internal teams.Participate in client interactions, onboard new team members, and contribute to business development efforts, including pitch materials and research support.Demonstrate strong time management, attention to detail, and flexibility, with a strong interest in medical subjects.Stay up-to-date with industry developments, participating in proprietary workshops and maintaining knowledge of key medical web tools. WHAT YOU WILL NEEDAdvanced degree (MS, MD, PhD, PharmD) in Clinical/Scientific field and professional experience required.Excellent communication skills, with ability to clearly convey complex medical concepts to diverse audiences.Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, with ability to build constructive relationships with colleagues and cross-functional teams.Ability to manage multiple workflows efficiently, meet deadlines, and demonstrate willingness to assist teams beyond basic responsibilities.Strong content development skills, with ability to create scientifically accurate content, annotate documents, and incorporate feedback.Proactive and solutions-oriented approach, with ability to think strategically, demonstrate leadership skills, and follow standard operating procedures.$63,000 -$90,000*To the extent permissible by local law, Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager.* Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice. Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: https://www.omc.com/privacy-notice **For US Job Seekers:** *It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.*