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Primary Market Research Junior Associate

RA Capital Management · Boston, MA · 1 mo ago
$60k–$80k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually the posting includes Position Overview, Key Responsibilities, Required Qualifications & Skills, Why Join RA Capital?, Compensation, Total Rewards Benefits, Massachusetts base pay range. Also maybe "About the role" not present. We'll follow rules: use

for section headings (e.g., About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Use
  • for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and

    for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

    or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We need to decide which sections to include: We have Position Overview (maybe "About the role"?), Key Responsibilities (Responsibilities), Required Qualifications & Skills (Qualifications/Skills), Why Join RA Capital? (maybe Benefits? but it's more about why join; could be "Benefits"? but they have separate Benefits section). Compensation (Pay). Total Rewards Benefits (Benefits). Massachusetts base pay range (Pay). Also maybe "Schedule" not present (hybrid schedule mentioned in Required Qualifications & Skills: Must be based in Boston with ability to work in our downtown office on a hybrid schedule. That's schedule info. So we could include a Schedule section. We must not create sections with filler. So we need to include sections that have real content. Let's map: - About the role: Could be Position Overview (the paragraph describing role). Use heading

    About the role

    and then

    with that prose. - Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities bullet list. - Qualifications: Required Qualifications & Skills (maybe combine Qualifications and Skills). Could have heading

    Qualifications

    and then list. - Benefits: Total Rewards Benefits (list). Also maybe "Why Join RA Capital?" could be considered Benefits but it's more about why join; but we already have Benefits. We could include "Why Join RA Capital?" as a separate section maybe "Why Join RA Capital?" but not in prescribed headings list; but we can still use heading? The instruction says use

    for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It gives examples but not exclusive; we could still use other headings? It says "use

    for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." Likely they expect those headings. We should stick to those. So we can map content to those headings. Thus sections: - About the role (Position Overview) - Responsibilities (Key Responsibilities) - Qualifications (Required Qualifications & Skills) - Skills (maybe separate? but we have both qualifications and skills combined; we could split but risk thin sections. Better to combine into Qualifications (includes skills). Or we could have Skills separate but then Qualifications may be thin. The instruction: prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So combine. - Benefits (Total Rewards Benefits) - Pay (Compensation + Massachusetts base pay range) - Schedule (hybrid schedule mention) We must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". The compensation section includes "Pay for this position will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, and current market conditions." That's not filler; it's substantive. Also base pay range $60,000 - $80,000 USD. So we can include that. Schedule: Must be based in Boston with ability to work in our downtown office on a hybrid schedule. That's schedule. Now we need to output HTML fragment only, no /, no markdown fences. We need to use
    • for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. For prose, use

      . Thus:

      About the role

      Position Overview ...

      But the Position Overview paragraph includes multiple sentences. We'll keep as is. Then Responsibilities:

      Responsibilities

      • ... each bullet.
      Qualifications:

      Qualifications

      • ... each bullet.
      Benefits:

      Benefits

      • ... each bullet.
      Pay:

      Pay

      ... compensation paragraph + base pay range.

      Schedule:

      Schedule

      Must be based in Boston with the ability to work in our downtown office on a hybrid schedule.

      We must ensure we preserve all substantive information. Let's extract each piece. Position Overview paragraph: "Imagine if you had the skills, knowledge, and teammates to both understand the root of the world’s most pressing problems and build the technologies and companies best positioned to solve them. RA Capital has done exactly that for more than two decades, backing bold ideas in medicines to further human health and now expanding into Planetary Health to improve how efficiently we utilize the world’s precious resources. RA Capital is among the leading providers of capital and services to the most promising innovators in the world. We invest flexibly—seed to IPO and beyond, anywhere in the world—with $10 B+ under management and a culture that prizes curiosity, rigor, and collaborative debate. We are investors who not only fund companies but get elbow deep in building them. From helping them recruit talent to helping them recruit patients for their studies to helping match them to strategic partners and even going to Washington to win reforms, RA Capital’s large team has people with nearly every relevant expertise one might need to turn an idea into a cure that actually helps people. If you live for first-principles problem-solving with great colleagues, thrive on complexity, and want to do meaningful work that ripples across industries and ecosystems, you’ll feel at home at RA Capital. Here, questions are welcomed, ideas are tested, and victories are shared. Even our lawyers are creative and engaging. And don’t get us started on our compliance team’s wicked sense of humor; nothing about what we do is boring. Are you ready to bring your creativity, discipline and collaborative spirit to help us invent the future? Join us and you’ll collaborate daily with investors, founders, physicians, biologists, engineers, economists, and reform advocates who think in systems and act with urgency. Join us to invent a happier, healthier, more productive future - and have fun doing it." That's a lot; we need to preserve all substantive information. We'll include that as prose. Key Responsibilities bullet list: - Design and execute quantitative and qualitative primary market research across multiple therapeutic areas, including physician, patient, and payer research; develop surveys, screeners, discussion guides, and study materials. - Manage a high volume of quantitative surveys from research objective alignment through testing, fielding, data delivery, quality control, analysis, and synthesis. - Conduct value & access and pricing-related research, including work focused on market access, payer dynamics, pricing sensitivity, and other commercial considerations. - Coordinate with external research vendors on project scoping, timelines, fielding, issue resolution, respondent quality, and panel integrity. - Analyze and synthesize primary research findings into clear, actionable insights and serve as a connective link between PMR and the broader Research team. - Leverage and customize AI tools to improve survey design, data analysis, synthesis, and other research workflows; proactively identify opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency. Required Qualifications & Skills bullet list: - Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences, public health, data analytics, or a related field. - Approximately 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare market research, life sciences consulting, or a related analytical role. - Hands-on experience designing and executing primary market research studies. - Strong scientific literacy or demonstrated ability to quickly learn and interpret scientific and clinical information. - Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex research findings into clear, actionable takeaways. - Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of concurrent and varied projects. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Self-directed and collaborative, with the ability to work independently while responding well to feedback and guidance. - Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to work through ambiguity, shifting priorities, and complex problems. - Genuine enthusiasm for AI tools, including experience experimenting with, adopting, or customizing them for day-to-day work. - Must be based in Boston with the ability to work in our downtown office on a hybrid schedule. - Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Highly Preferred Experience bullet list (these are also qualifications but "highly preferred". We should include them as part of Qualifications? They are substantive. We'll include them as separate bullets under Qualifications maybe with note "Highly preferred". But we can just include them as bullets; they are still qualifications. We'll include them. - Experience conducting primary market research related to value & access, market access, and/or pharmaceutical pricing. - Experience conducting payer-focused research or pricing sensitivity studies. - Experience with quantitative research methodologies such as conjoint, MaxDiff, discrete choice, willingness-to-pay, or similar approaches. - Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Excel, Python, or similar tools. - Experience working with or managing external research vendors. Why Join RA Capital? bullet list (these are benefits/ reasons). We could put them under Benefits? But we already have Benefits section for Total Rewards. The "Why Join RA Capital?" is more about role benefits; but we can include them under Benefits as well? However the instruction says include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it. The Benefits section we have from Total Rewards. The "Why Join RA Capital?" could be considered Benefits but we already have Benefits; we could merge them but risk duplication. Better to keep Benefits as Total Rewards and maybe add another section "Why Join RA Capital?" but not in prescribed headings. However we could treat it as "Benefits" as well, but we already have Benefits for Total Rewards; we could combine both lists under Benefits. That would be substantive and not thin. Let's combine: Benefits includes both Total Rewards and Why Join RA Capital? points. Thus Benefits bullets: - Work at the intersection of primary market research, life sciences, and healthcare investing, with research directly informing investment decisions. - Develop deep expertise in quantitative PMR, value & access, pricing, and biotech investment research. - Gain broad exposure across therapeutic areas and stakeholder groups, including physicians, patients, and payers. - Build expertise in applying AI to real-world research workflows. - Collaborate with experienced research and investment professionals across RA Capital. - Receive mentorship and development opportunities designed to strengthen both scientific and commercial judgment. - Employer-paid monthly premiums for health, dental, and vision coverage. - Wellness benefits and programs to support physical and mental well-being. - Resources and perks that enhance work-life balance and financial security. We should keep the "We’re dedicated to helping our employees thrive professionally and personally." maybe as prose. Now Pay section: includes compensation paragraph and base pay range. Compensation paragraph: "Compensation RA Capital Management is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Pay for this position will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, and current market conditions. In addition to base salary (listed below), employees may be eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid time

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