Market Research Associate

Vital is a life sciences strategy consulting firm built on science, driven by insight, and focused on impact. Our mission is to help biopharma companies make confident, data-driven decisions that accelerate the delivery of breakthrough and life-saving therapies to patients and providers.

Vital is seeking a Market Research Associate to join its growing team and support high-quality primary market research for leading biopharma clients. As a member of a small, founder-led team, you will work closely with the VP of Market Research and consulting teams, take on meaningful responsibility early, and help build the firm's market research capabilities as it grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Support qualitative and quantitative primary market research projects through participant recruitment, fieldwork coordination, and project management.
• Build recruitment lists and maintain Vital Strategy Group's proprietary expert panel, including healthcare professionals, payers, patients, caregivers, and other stakeholder groups.
• Assist in developing research materials, including discussion guides, screeners, surveys, and other study documents.
• Conduct secondary research, competitive intelligence, and market landscape analyses while synthesizing findings into client-ready presentations and reports.
• Collaborate closely with the VP of Market Research and consulting teams while helping build and scale Vital Strategy Group's market research function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, public health, marketing, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in primary market research, healthcare market research, recruiting, fieldwork operations, consulting, or a related role.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Comfortable conducting participant outreach and recruitment through phone, email, and other communication channels; experience recruiting healthcare professionals or other specialized respondent populations is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, along with an enthusiasm for learning and contributing to a growing organization.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and total rewards package.
• Professional growth, learning, and development opportunities.
• Broad exposure to primary market research and life sciences strategy consulting.
• Opportunity to play a meaningful role in building Vital Strategy Group's market research function and shaping the future of the firm.

Vital Strategy Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To apply, please email careers@vital-strat.com.