Research Assocociate

IPG Health
United States, New York, New York
622 3rd Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 29, 2025
Job Description Research Associates are team members who are new to healthcare advertising and eager to learn how science and clinical data can be leveraged in brand differentiation and communications. They will work with medical directors to support the understanding of all the scientific aspects of their assigned accounts and new business development. Demonstration of excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and interpretive skills are needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Knowledge/Expertise Develop depth of understanding for assigned products, related medical areas, and competitors on an ongoing basis Strategic Skills/Tools Develop working relationships with internal teams and medical directors to better understand the medical needs of the brand Client Relationships Support the day-to-day client strategy and relationships for multiple accounts Business Development Support medical research and development efforts for new business pitches JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Knowledge/Expertise - Work with medical directors to ensure that projects are technically accurate, audience appropriate, and meet stated objectives - Research and develop outlines and select references appropriate for a project identify relevant congresses and provide support Strategic Skills/Tools - Ensure that the medical insights being provided to the client are accurate, credible, and in line with product strategy (with support from MDs) - Work with medical directors to begin to monitor and identify relevant literature and news articles and provide a point of view to internal teams and clients - Set up competitive alerts and disseminate relevant articles to the appropriate team members - Learn to navigate key medical web tools (e.g., PubMed, clinicaltrials.gov, GlobalData, Up-To-Date) and disseminate relevant information to medical directors - Refresh or develop, as needed, medical backgrounders for existing business - Demonstrate flexibility and time management skills - Demonstrate attentiveness to detail and a strong interest in the subject - Participate in proprietary workshops Client Relationships - Participate in medically relevant client interactions as appropriate - Onboard new team members as needed Business Development - Develop new business medical backgrounders and provide research support - Contribute to the development of pitch materials Salary $90,000 to $120,000 annually. The salary range for this position is noted within this job posting. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications. About the Agency https://www.area23onhudson.com/ Part of the IPG Health network, what sets AREA 23 on Hudson apart is not what we do, but how we do it. We are redefining what medical communications looks like-injecting creativity and boldness into a historically regimented discipline. Medical communication works best when it's more than just facts. Delivering scientifically accurate and credible medical education isn't enough. Truly reaching audiences requires creativity that makes the science engaging and memorable. For U.S. Job Seekers It is the policy of IPG Health and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.