An Associate;

- will build on their understanding of the organization’s basic consulting models and methodologies, as well as basic knowledge of what services COA Consulting provides.

- must be technically competent and continually developing the skills as defined in the responsibilities section of this document.

- under the general direction of Project Lead and Technical SMEs, takes responsibility for ensuring that client work is performed, and delivered on time, meeting the quality expectations of Parexel Consulting and the client.

- would generally not act in a client facing role without support from line management. 

Qualifications & Experience you will need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• 1-2 years of experience in qualitative interviews and data analysis.
• Proficiency with qualitative analysis tools (e.g., Atlas.ti, NVivo).
• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, research, or consulting environments preferred.

Skills Required

• Qualitative research and analysis
• Client focus and quality orientation
• Problem-solving and results-driven mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Team collaboration and cross-cultural effectiveness
• Fluent English; additional languages are a plus

Day-to-day activities & key responsibilities of this position will include;

• Support qualitative research and consulting projects to meet timelines and quality standards.
• Conduct and analyze qualitative interviews and generate meaningful insights.
• Apply established consulting methodologies and contribute to client deliverables.
• Collaborate with project teams and maintain effective client and stakeholder relationships.
• Support project documentation, presentations, and operational activities.
• Participate in professional development and continuous improvement initiatives.