Market Research Operations Associate

Putnam is seeking a talented and detail-oriented individual to support the execution of primary market research studies. The ideal candidate will provide direct support to consulting teams and will focus on improving Putnam’s data collection capabilities. The role requires a team-player who thrives in a fast-paced deadline driven environment and takes a proactive approach to problem solving. This role will operate within Putnam’s growing market research department which is tasked with providing fieldwork-specific support to Putnam consulting teams in all aspects of primary market research.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Leading the recruitment of research respondents for Putnam market research studies
• Growing and maintaining Putnam’s internal recruiting database
• Coordinating and scheduling qualitative interviews
• Assisting with the bidding process when soliciting bids from recruiting partners
• Overseeing logistical aspects of the Quant research process, including: respondent recruitment, survey translations, analysis of fielding statistics, coordination with survey programmers, survey testing, vendor management, and honorarium fulfillment
• Overseeing logistical aspects of the Qual research process, including: recruitment, translations, scheduling, recordings, transcripts,
• This person will act as a liaison between research participants and Putnam consulting teams, and will be responsible for inspiring and mobilizing participants to engage in research activities

Background / Requirements

• 0-2 years of primary market research fieldwork experience
• Familiarity with primary research data collection and working with fieldwork panels
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology preferred
• High-level of comfort working with Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Word
• Experience with Qualtrics or other survey programming software is beneficial, but not required
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong in analytical, data driven acumen
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced growth-oriented environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, accompanied by year-end bonus potential
• Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan, health, dental & disability insurance, paid vacation
• Tuition reimbursement and hybrid working model
• Extensive Learning & Development programs

This is an Equal Employment Opportunity.

Please note that Putnam Associates is in no way affiliated with Putnam Investments.

About Putnam

Putnam is a premier strategy consulting firm serving the global needs of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics, medical device, and related clients in the healthcare space. For more than 30 years, we have provided objective, high impact strategic advice and analytical services, helping to support clients in crucial business decisions. Our firm’s exclusive focus on the life sciences industry allows us to deliver superior value to our clients by providing clarity and insight to complex issues. Consistently ranked as one of the Top Consulting Firms by Vault, Putnam offers a unique opportunity to play a central role in helping leading companies in this industry tackle their most pressing strategic challenges.

We are proudly part of Inizio Advisory, an ecosystem of healthcare advisory businesses offering the finest depth of expertise you need, all under one roof. Building on a long-track record of success Putnam is poised for a period of significant growth and we are looking for talented team-oriented individuals to help fuel this growth and benefit from the professional development opportunities it will create. Diversity, inclusion, and respect are at the heart of Putnam's culture. We believe that a diversity of backgrounds provides our consulting teams with a competitive advantage as we seek to develop innovative strategies in dynamic healthcare marketplaces around the globe. As we expand our team here at Putnam we are looking for individuals who share these values.