Qualitative Project Manager

Job Description

Mission: 

The Project Manager-Qualitative is responsible for the day-to-day management of multiple studies, both domestic and international, with a focus on qualitative research. The PM will actively and directly manage all aspects of each project, to ensure successful project completion, on time and within budget, while meeting and exceeding client expectations. The PM will work on a full team of Associate Project Managers, Project Managers, and Senior Project Managers, all of whom report to the Director of Operations.

• 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 deliverable, 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

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (preferred)
• 2-3 years of Market Research experience
• Proven ability to manage multiple qualitative projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with shifting deadlines
• Experience in quantitative project management (preferred)
• Self-motivated with exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Quick learner of new technologies and software platforms
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively to meet study-specific and departmental objectives

Additional Information

Benefits:

A career opportunity with M3 USA offers competitive wages, and benefits such as:

• Health and Dental
• Life, Accident and Disability Insurance
• Prescription Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k Plan and Match
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Sick Days and Personal Day

*M3 reserves the right to change this job description to meet the business needs of the organization

M3 USA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the principles of inclusion and diversity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

All employment decisions at M3 USA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, medical history or genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the federal, state or local laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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