Research Associate - Hybrid from Boston, MA

About the position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and project specific support to Epidemiologists and Project Managers (schedule meetings, record meeting minutes, conduct literature searches, etc.)
• Format project deliverables including tables, figures, reports, manuscripts, presentations, etc.
• Ensure quality assurance of prepared deliverables
• Prepare materials for Institutional Review Board, National Death Index and internal health plan approval
• Follow department standard operating procedures
• Assist fellow Research Associate team members as needed
• Lead and manage the efforts and performance of all third-party consultants and vendors to execute project activities according to project milestones
• Assist in development of data collection materials and third-party vendor/consultant training materials
• Plan, organize and manage data collection aspects of assigned medical record or survey research activities
• Ensure quality assurance of deliverables from third-party vendors and consultants including status reports, data collection tools, etc.
• Act as a primary liaison for study team members and third parties (vendors, consultants, patients, and providers) for project questions
• Maintain and communicate project timelines and status reports with internal project team members, vendors, and external consultants
• Organize, maintain, handle, and archive sensitive and protected information
• Perform regular archiving of project emails and study documentation
• Assist with internal and external audit preparation and support

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, public health, life sciences, chemistry, biology, or related science degree
• 2+ years of experience in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• 1+ years of work experience in an administrative, research/lab or project support role
• 1+ years of experience formatting materials for reports, tables and presentations supporting projects and clients
• 1+ years of experience with document management and organization for internal/external audit support
• 1+ years of experience ensuring work quality by following SOPs and department procedures
• Currently reside in Boston, MA area with the ability to work in-office a minimum of 1 day per week

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with medical records, surveys, and/or health claims data
• Experience in Adobe Acrobat Professional and/or Visio
• Experience communicating professionally, both orally and in writing to internal and external partners/clients
• Experience working independently and proactively solving problems in a collaborative team environment
• Interest in epidemiology, drug safety, public health, and/or pharmaceuticals

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution