Market Research Professional

Aquent is partnering with a major Healthcare company to find a Market Research Professional for a Temporary opportunity. In this role, you will play a critical operational part in planning, executing, and refining mandated research initiatives while navigating legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements to deliver actionable insights that improve health outcomes.

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Be authorized to work in the United States
• Not require sponsorship of any kind for the duration of the assignment
• Be able to work on a W-2 basis (C2C or 1099 is not permitted for this position)

Key Responsibilities

• Execute, document, and refine operational processes for Medicaid and CMS mandated research lines of business.
• Design and implement internal operational workflows to satisfy legal, compliance, and regulatory standards.
• Serve as the Relationship Manager for external research vendors, leading contracting, evaluation, performance reporting, and daily vendor management.
• Maintain and optimize department operational and intake tools (SharePoint, document storage, performance metrics, and project tracking systems) for accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional research teammates, marketing partners, and business lines to support large-scale, complex research initiatives.
• Evaluate and streamline departmental operational processes to enhance efficiency and ensure timely delivery of insights.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Market Research, Marketing, Data Analytics, Communications, or Business.
• 3+ years of complex market research project management experience, managing full project lifecycles from initial concept through execution and final presentation.
• 3+ years of experience managing external research vendors, including contract negotiations, vendor evaluation, and liaising between business leaders and vendors.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience navigating legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements specific to healthcare research.
• Proven track record of managing complex stakeholder needs while maintaining strict timeline and budget constraints.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with CAHPS or CMS mandated research standards and requirements.
• Strong background across varied market research methodologies.
• Experience facilitating research with diverse groups, including low-income populations, multicultural groups, and individuals with disabilities.
• Prior work experience within the health insurance industry.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $34.13-$37.93/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

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Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

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