Qualitative Project Assistant (German speaking)

M3USA

11d • Remote

About The Position

The Qualitative Project Assistant coordinates qualitative research projects and assists Project Managers in ensuring projects are delivered according to client specifications. The role supports project execution by coordinating with respondents, vendors, freelancers, and translation agencies, and by checking the quality of deliverables before they are passed to the client. The assistant is accountable for the successful management of respondents and vendors and for project delivery.

The position includes supporting respondent recruitment in German, managing vendors and freelancers, tracking project progress, and maintaining relationships on behalf of M3 Global Research. The assistant may also liaise with clients on behalf of Project Managers. This is an independent contractor position.

Requirements

• Business fluency in both German and English.
• Self-motivated, with exceptional time-management and organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to address problems quickly and proactively identify and resolve potential issues.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team to meet study-specific and departmental objectives.
• Ability to prioritize and reprioritize throughout the day.
• Very strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Outlook, and Word, and ability to learn new technologies and software quickly.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple research projects accurately and on time in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines and real-time changes.
• Confirm whether registered, or intending to register, with the state or national tax department as a self-employed contractor or freelancer, or whether setting up a personal limited company.
• Submit a CV in English.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Experience in market research preferred, ideally in the medical or healthcare field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment of respondents for projects in the local language, including recruitment from panels and free-finding.
• Call, confirm, and rescreen respondents who participated in an online screener.
• Finalize internal and client recruitment update spreadsheets for Project Managers.
• Manage and control vendors selected for assigned qualitative projects, helping ensure M3 meets and exceeds client expectations.
• Check deliverables provided by vendors.
• Negotiate costs with vendors and freelancers and manage their progress throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain and develop relationships with freelancers and vendors on behalf of M3 Global Research.
• On occasion, liaise with clients on behalf of Project Managers.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level