Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Japanese, English

Hard Skills

Qualitative Analysis Vendor Management Project Management Project Cost Management Supply Chain Project Management Auditing Focus Group Surveys Stakeholder Communications +6 more

Other Skills

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Microsoft Excel
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Mentorship
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Microsoft Word
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Microsoft Outlook
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Non-Verbal Communication
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Analytical Skills
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Time Management
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Teamwork
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Organizational Skills
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Detail Oriented
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
2-3 years of market research project management experience, preferably in healthcare; experience with qualitative methodology preferred.
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word) and ability to quickly learn new technologies/software.
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work autonomously and in a team, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

Manage qualitative projects through the full lifecycle (and may include quantitative projects) including client, partner, and healthcare professional sample management.
Facilitate screening, scheduling, and confirmations of respondents for TDIs, focus groups, in-person IDIs, and online qual interviews; handle replacements for no-shows and last-minute requests.
Setup and testing of surveys/screeners; monitor statistics; manage respondent honoraria; and close/audit/invoicing within the technology-based system.
Lead project kickoff meetings, provide regular recruitment updates, identify fielding concerns, collaborate with sales and operations; manage vendor relationships and project profitability; mentor junior team members.

M3

About M3

Reach and engage with over 6 million members across M3-owned networks and via Networks in Health, a highly effective international alliance of trusted online healthcare communities in key markets. Our closed, local communities of doctors are trusted by our members as places where they can reach content relevant to their profile and geography. M3 has over 20 years of experience building online doctor communities and providing meaningful content to our members. These communities include Doctors.net.uk in the UK, Vidal in France and m3.com in Japan and offer clients a unique opportunity to communicate with doctors. M3 provides high-quality, high-impact multi-channel programmes, disseminating content to doctors to inspire belief and drive behaviour change. Through market research and precise profiling capabilities, M3 can provide an in-depth understanding of target audiences, ensuring that all messaging is shaped for maximum effect. This bespoke content can be localised, translated, and delivered according to compliance regulations in each of our communities. M3 has a proven track record in delivering unparalleled creatives, content, and engagement through targeted campaigns, meeting strategic objectives, and driving tangible ROI. M3 is committed to its mission to use technology to help people live longer, healthier lives and reduce costs in healthcare. For further information contact reachdoctors@eu.m3.com

Company type: SME

Founded: 2018

Company size: 201 - 500

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Job description

Company Description

About M3: A Japanese global leader in the provision of ground-breaking and innovative technological and research solutions to the healthcare industry. The M3 Group operates in the US, Asia, and Europe with over 5.8 million physician members globally via its physician websites which include mdlinx.com, m3.com, research.m3.com, Doctors.net.uk, medigate.net, and medlive.cn. M3 Inc. is a publicly traded company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (jp:2413, NIKKEI 225) with subsidiaries in major markets including the US, UK, Japan, South Korea, and China, and in 2020 was ranked in Forbes’ Global 2000 list. The M3 Group provides services to healthcare and the life science industry. In addition to market research, these services include medical education, ethical drug promotion, clinical development, job recruitment, and clinic appointment services. M3 has offices in Japan, UK, France, Germany, Brazil, Sweden, China, USA, and South Korea, as well as India.

About the Business Division:

This role is part of QQFS, a Gothenburg based fieldwork agency and a wholly owned subsidiary of M3 Inc. QQFS is a leading provider of data-collection services for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. We specialize in conducting both qualitative and quantitative market research in The Nordics and Benelux regions, in addition to Austria and Switzerland.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Including, but not limited to the following:

Manage qualitative projects through entire project life cycle including all aspects of managing clients, partners and healthcare professional sample. Complete project management of quantitative projects may be expected as well.
Facilitate screening, scheduling and confirming of respondents for TDIs, focus groups, in-person IDIs, online qual interviews, etc. and ensuring all respondents are prepared according to client requirements. Ability to act quickly to replace no-shows, follow up with late respondents, send last minute materials, etc. when alerted by client/moderator.
Setup and testing of survey/screener, monitoring of statistics, managing respondent honoraria and closing/auditing/invoicing of projects in technology based system.
Coordinate and lead project kickoff meetings for all assigned studies to ensure all involved parties understand project specifications, client needs, timelines, and responsibilities.
Provide regular updates and progress reports on recruitment status to meet client needs.
Proactively identify potential fielding concerns and identify issues when in field. Partner with sales team members and operations staff to address issues and/or make recommendations to improve performance on research studies.
Manage and leverage relationships with vendors, domestic and international, to facilitate accurate and timely deliverables, communications, and issue resolution.
Manage study profitability by monitoring and accounting for all project costs affecting the budget.
Provide guidance and mentoring to members of the Market Research Project Management team as needed.

Qualifications

Education and Training Required:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Minimum Experience:

Must have 2-3 years’ experience in market research project management, preferably in healthcare

Preferably experience working with qualitative methodology

Knowledge, Skill, Ability:

The candidate must be a self-motivated individual with exceptional time management, organizational skills and attention to detail.
The candidate must have well-developed analytical and problem solving skills; ability to quickly solve problems as they present as well as proactively identify and resolve potential issues to avoid escalation.
The candidate must have the ability to work autonomously and in a team environment to successfully meet study specific and departmental objectives.
The candidate must have the ability to manage multiple qualitative projects accurately and on-time in a fast-paced environment where moving deadlines and other changes often occur in real time. Experience in quantitative project management as well is preferred or may need to be developed.

The candidate must have very strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Outlook and Word, and be a quick learner of new technologies/software.
The candidate must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Company Disclaimer: This job description does not represent an all-exhaustive list of all functions and the employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned by the manager and the company. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.