Answers & Insights

Careers

Answers & Insights is a private business located in downtown Indianapolis.  We offer a business casual dress code, an open-door environment and a teamwork culture.  Answers & Insights is dedicated to the professional growth of its employees and values creativity, diversity and a sense of urgency. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and offer competitive compensation packages based upon the position and experience of the  candidate. 

Employee benefits include:

  • Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation and Personal time
  • 401(k) with high company contribution
  • Profit Sharing

If you think you have what it takes, please see our available positions below and send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to aevans@answersandinsights.com.

Market Research Director/Moderator

Job Description:

This position involves working with key clients to acquire, design, manage and execute primary market research projects to meet the client's objectives, timeline and budget.  The individual must be able to articulate the capabilities of Answers &  Insights and possess the skills necessary to independently and confidently engage clients in discussions regarding primary research objectives, methodology and deliverable plans to meet their needs, to gain their confidence and to offer tactical and consultative expertise in research design, method and analysis and be able to communicate that to the client verbally and in written documentation.

This position also involves working with our sales team in prospecting and cultivating new business relationships with potential clients who have little or no knowledge of Answer & Insights via on-site capabilities presentations. 

Organization and project management skills will be critical.  This "hands-on" job requires that the individual:

  • Using client RFPs, design a research plan to meet the client's stated objectives, scope, timeline and budget 
  • Work with internal employees and subcontractors to plan the timeline, get cost estimates and write a 'client ready' proposal detailing background, objectives, method, analysis method, timeline, location(s) and costs
  • Design screening guides, call scripts, questionnaires, discussion guides, and develop analysis plans including data code sheets, tab plans and report drafts
  • Assist with and coordinate internal and external resources to efficiently get projects completed on time (analysts, report writers and administrators)
  • Coordinate and moderate local and remote live and telephone qualitative research with a diverse respondent population weighted to medical professionals including in-depth interviews and focus groups
  • Write executive level top-line Word/PowerPoint research findings promptly at the conclusion of research and develop full reports that deliver actionable results and recommendations to clients
  • Train market research telephone interviewers and/or data collection center supervisors on project specifics to ensure high quality and consistent results
  • Have a working knowledge of statistical methods used in market research and how to discern each method's benefit and use as well as the ability to explain these methods to clients
  • Ability to deliver professional in-person presentations to senior executives
  • Define business opportunities and establish a communication plan to build client relationships as well as solicit RFPs
  • Be able to persuasively present capability presentations to potential clients


Job Duties:

  • 80% of time will be spent working with existing clients


Travel:

A moderate level of travel is required in this position.  Depending on project type and workload, a minimum of 5 nights per month will be spent outside of Indianapolis.


Required:

  • 5+ years of vendor and/or client primary market research experience (preferrably pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostic or medical device)
  • Solid experience in moderating in-person and telephone in-depth interviews and focus groups with professionals and physicians
  • The proven ability to quickly take raw data and then create concise, insightful presentations in PowerPoint
  • Strong research presentation skills
  • Dynamic, outgoing personality
  • Extreme attention to detail
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks
  • A client focused attitude
  • Computer experience with other Windows based software - Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint


Extra Consideration:

  • Experience in statistical methods and the ability to conduct them
  • Healthcare industry experience in market research
  • Advanced moderating skills
  • An established list of clientele


Compensation:

Commensurate with level of skills and experience.  Full benefits available including medical insurance, dental, vision, term life, holiday pay, vacation/personal time, 401(k) participation including unbelievable company match, and bonus. 

Excellent communication skills as well as being detail oriented are a must!

Answer & Insights is a growing healthcare market research company.  Opportunities are immense for a motivated person with a strong work ethic to excel.  Promotion from within is common.

Please submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:  aevans@answersandinsights.com.

Location of Position:
1314 N Meridian St, Ste 101
Indianapolis, IN  46202

Position Reports to:
Principal

Equal Opportunity Employer