Research Associate
We’re passionate, we’re collaborative and we are growing.
At AArete we live and breathe to provide the best experience to our clients each and every day. We are fresh, passionate, have tons of energy, and love what we do – provide non- labor cost reduction solutions and wow our clients with impeccable service.
Why AArete? Our culture embraces the motto – Work hard. Play hard. We always make sure to change the pace and offer our employees a chance to unwind and have fun with monthly happy hours, active team outings and national meetings in beautiful locations.
We also believe in giving back. We support our communities by sponsoring charitable organizations through fundraising and volunteer efforts.
We know there is more to life than work and believe passionately that our people enjoy both a family and a career at AArete.
It is an exciting time to join the AArete team. Our phenomenal growth since 2008 means that the opportunity exists to expand your skill set and realize your career goals. Come join the company that was named to Crain’s Chicago “Fast Fifty” List 2018 and Consulting Magazine’s Best Small Firms to work for 2018.
Position Characteristics:
As Research Associate in the AArete Research Center (AARC), you will work closely with client teams to provide an understanding of critical issues impacting clients and support the development of strategies for change. Ultimately, the Research Analysts are responsible for demonstrating in-depth industry knowledge and research skills and will be accountable for the successful execution of project support and qualitative deliverables.
Primary Responsibilities and Requirements:
- Support healthcare (80%) and non-healthcare (20%) client teams by conducting research on and interpreting legislation, market trends and impacts, and innovation
- Remain up-t0-date on current events in the healthcare industry and potential impacts on clients; use information to help identify prospective areas for consulting services
- Analyze large data sets and communicate outcomes from analyses using Excel, Tableau/PowerBI, PowerPoint
- Support thought leadership efforts using research, survey design, and interviews
- Effectively communicate research and industry changes to client teams via presentations, executive summary, and policy analyses
- Update weekly company-wide Industry Watch with new information such as recent consolidation, policy changes, innovations, and reports
- Work mostly independently to own individual research requests and analysis; brainstorm and review in teams
- Maintain project timelines and communication with client times while delivering high-quality output
- Upload new research and intellectual property to AArete Knowledge Management Center
Qualifications:
- BS degree required, preferably with a healthcare-related major
- Experience within healthcare industry required, consulting background preferred
- Ability to efficiently conduct and communicate relevant research while anticipating additional information that may support client teams
- Ability to focus on objectivity and attention to detail while delivering high quality output
- Ability to work independently or with teams that are diverse in terms of cultures and personalities
- Willingness to learn and to multitask while working on projects with quick turnaround and transition times
