Watson Health - Research Analyst

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Research Assistant provides basic analytic, research, project management, financial management and client support as part of a team that delivers health care information and consulting services to government or commercial clients.
POSITION RESPONSIBLITIES : •Perform reviews of medical and health research literature and summarize relevant information as directed by Research Leader or Research Analyst
• Draft background sections of project proposals and client reports as directed by Research Leader
• Create portions of and format deliverables for client presentation (reports, technical memoranda, posters, presentations, and manuscripts)
• Perform basic data quality reviews
• Other project-specific activities as directed by Research Leader/Project Manager
• Track project work progress and expenditures of specific pieces of work on behalf of the project manager, so that the project manager can report results to the client
• Utilize interpersonal skills to interface with external project (non-client) stakeholders to ensure that the project maintains high-quality relationships with these stakeholders

Auto req ID

170072BR
Required Education

Associate's Degree/College Diploma
Role ( Job Role )

Industry Consultant
State / Province

CALIFORNIA
Primary job category

Consultant
Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 10% or 1 day a week
IBM Business Group

Watson Health
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

SANTA BARBARA
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
​ • Associate in Arts degree with 3 to 5 years experience or Bachelor's degree in health or research-related field with 1 year work experience desirable
• Experience performing review of relevant literature, using the internet or other sources.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate with individuals at various levels within the organization.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Time management skills for managing multiple tasks simultaneously, while completing work within allocated time frames.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Applications: Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Country/Region

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

None
Eligibility Requirements

None
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
New Collar Role

Yes