Senior Managing Advisor, Market Research

About Jarrard, Inc.

Jarrard Inc. is a U.S. Top 10 strategic communications consulting firm focused exclusively on healthcare. Founded in 2006, the firm has worked with over 1,500 clients across 48 states and has led communications and political strategy on over $75 billion in announced M&A and partnership transactions. Jarrard partners with leaders across the healthcare ecosystem to support their growth, innovation, and change. In 2020, Jarrard Inc. joined Chartis, one of the nation’s leading healthcare advisory firms, and operates as a division under an independent brand. Chartis provides comprehensive advisory services to leading healthcare organizations, helping them achieve transformative results through strategic, clinical, financial, and digital transformation. Jarrard has offices in Nashville, TN, and as part of Chartis, offices in Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Washington D.C., and Boston, MA. Remote work is allowed. For more information, visit jarrardinc.com and chartis.com.

Role Overview

Jarrard is seeking a Senior Managing Advisor, Market Research & Insights (SMA) with 5-7 years of experience to join our team. This person will be responsible for designing, conducting, and analyzing market research projects in support of communications and marketing strategy and tactics. This will typically include surveys related to public opinion on healthcare-specific issues often through a political/public affairs lens. Data analysis is conducted through SPSS with use of multivariate analyses powered by AI. The Research Manager will also be involved with qualitative research through focus groups or stakeholder interviews including moderation and analysis of transcripts. The Research Manager will also assist in further developing AI-enabled capabilities for the company. Their work will help inform critical planning on client projects, as well as Jarrard's strategic initiatives and thought leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop survey instruments to gather data on political attitudes, opinions and behaviors.
• Design survey questions that are clear, unbiased and statistically valid.
• Develop screening questionnaires and discussion guides for qualitative research.
• Moderate or observe focus groups and interviews providing detailed notes.
• Implement and manage surveys using various methodologies, including online and phone surveys.
• Manage survey logistics, including sample selection, data collection and quality control.
• Analyze survey data using statistical software to identify trends, correlations and patterns.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations summarizing qualitative and quantitative findings.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to interpret survey results and provide actionable recommendations.
• Stay informed about political and healthcare developments and emerging issues that may impact survey design and analysis.
• Stay informed about the latest developments in AI technology and research methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines and data privacy regulations in survey research activities.

Qualifications And Desired Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Market Research, Integrated Marketing, Political Science, Public Policy, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in survey research, preferably in an agency or consulting context on behalf of healthcare clients.
• Strong understanding of survey methodology, sampling techniques and questionnaire design.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software such as SPSS, R, Decipher, Tableau or similar.
• Proficiency in using AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, and others.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and quality.
• Effective communication skills for presenting findings to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Familiarity with ethical considerations in survey research and data collection.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Adaptability to evolving research methodologies, objectives, and priorities.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $95,000-115,000, plus will be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The salary range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications, practice area, and other business and organizational needs. In addition, Jarrard offers several benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, disability insurance, life insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, wellness stipend, and additional voluntary benefits.