Associate

Company:	Covance Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (10)
Job Location(s):	Gaithersburg
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical

Position Description

Business Title	Associate
Requisition ID	16719BR
Job Category	Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical
Locations	USA - Gaithersburg, MD USA - San Diego, CA
Shift	1
Job Posting	Covance is a world leader in providing development services to manufacturers of medical products. Covance Market Access Services is seeking an Associate for its Consulting Services group. The Associate is involved in health economic and outcomes research work including performing systematic literature reviews; conducting qualitative interviews with patients, physicians, and key opinion leaders; performing qualitative and quantitative analyses; and co-managing projects. The Associate assists other consultants in performing client engagements, conducting primary and secondary data collection, analyzing data, and preparing strategies to meet clients’ needs. This individual may be involved in project management, and may collaborate with staff in other divisions.
Education/Qualifications	The Associate typically holds a graduate degree in business administration, public health management, public policy, clinical science, health services research (health economics, outcomes research, health technology assessment) or other relevant discipline from an outstanding program at a distinguished university. May require working knowledge of quantitative methods, SAS programming, or data management.
Experience	The Associate may have several years of prior work experience in a consulting or research practice, a health care provider, a health products manufacturer, or an insurance company before taking this role as a consultant. The Associate must meet the performance criteria outlined by the Firm. Minimum formal training and experience in health economics, or outcomes research required. The Associate must possess strong written and oral communication as well as organization skills; demonstrated proficiency in various software programs, including Excel MS Word and PowerPoint preferred; works effectively in a team environment; collaborates and works with peers to accomplish practice goals; strong project management skills; demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage workload and meet project deadlines and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Covance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace.