Vice President, Healthcare Market Research and Insights – Jarrard, Inc.About Jarrard, Inc.
Jarrard Inc. is a U.S. Top 10 strategic communications consulting firm focused exclusively on healthcare and the unique opportunities and challenges inherent in this sector. Founded in 2006, the firm has worked with more than 1,500 clients across 48 states and has led communications and political strategy on $75+ billion in announced M&A and partnership transactions. Jarrard partners with leaders across the spectrum of healthcare in high stakes moments of growth, innovation, change, and reputational/public affairs challenges. This array of specialized services is tailored to support leaders in the most impactful parts of the ecosystem that are essential in transforming U.S. healthcare for the better. In 2020, Jarrard Inc. joined Chartis, one of the nation’s leading healthcare advisory firms, and operates as a division under an independent brand.
Chartis is a comprehensive advisory firm dedicated to transforming healthcare. With an unparalleled depth of expertise in strategic, clinical, financial, and digital transformation Chartis helps leading academic medical centers, hospitals and health systems, integrated delivery networks, children's hospitals, physician enterprises, payers, and healthcare service organizations achieve transformative results.
Across both Jarrard and Chartis, we are fortunate to have extraordinarily talented people working in our firm – all brought together around our unifying mission “to improve healthcare”, a shared dedication to our core values, and the emphasis we place on creating an environment that enriches the experiences of our clients, our colleagues and our communities.
Jarrard has offices in Nashville, TN and as part of Chartis has offices in Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Washington D.C., and Boston, MA. Remote work is allowed.
For more information, visit jarrardinc.com and chartis.com.
Role Overview
Jarrard is seeking a Vice President of Market Research & Insights with 10+ years of experience to join our team. This person will be responsible for leading Jarrard’s primary research services for clients and the firm, including specifically designing, conducting and analyzing quantitative surveys and qualitative focus groups related to public opinion on healthcare-specific issues through a political/public affairs lens. Building on Jarrard’s strong foundation of national- and state-level public opinion research, the VP, Market Research & Insights will help inform critical planning on client projects, as well as Jarrard's firm-focused strategic initiatives and thought leadership.
The VP, Market Research & Insights will manage the Market Research & Insights team embedded within Jarrard’s Issues and Advocacy Service Line and will partner with leadership across the firm to identify research priorities and opportunities. The ideal candidate is a team player with exceptional strategic thinking skills, intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving capabilities. He/she has a deep passion for translating research findings into actional insights, campaign strategy and messaging.
Responsibilities
Build, lead, direct and manage a cohesive and collaborative Market Research & Insights team. Work in close collaboration with client leads and the firm’s thought leadership team to maximize the value of research-based insights for the benefit of clients and the firm.Execute – in partnership with Jarrard leadership and the firm’s marketing team – the business development strategy for the Market Research & Insights function, reflecting the firm’s services, the market, and the buyers, and deploying resources toward the most impactful avenues to reach financial goals.Oversee the development of survey instruments to gather data on political attitudes, opinions and behaviors.Oversee the design of research questions that are clear, unbiased and statistically valid.Oversee the implementation of surveys using various methodologies, including phone interviews, online surveys and focus groups.Oversee the management of survey logistics, including sample selection, data collection and quality control.Analyze survey data using statistical software to identify trends, correlations and patterns.Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations summarizing survey findings.Collaborate with stakeholders to interpret survey results and provide actionable recommendations.Stay informed about political and healthcare developments and emerging issues that may impact survey design and analysis.Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines and data privacy regulations in survey research activities.
Qualifications and Desired Skills
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Sociology, Statistics, or a related field.Proven experience in public and consumer survey research, preferably in a political, public affairs, or healthcare context.Strong understanding of survey methodology, sampling techniques and questionnaire design.Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R, Tableau or similar tools).Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and quality.Effective communication skills for presenting findings to diverse audiences.Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.Familiarity with ethical considerations in survey research and data collection.Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Adaptability to evolving research methodologies, objectives, and priorities.Preference for experience in generating market research revenue, including from a contact network that includes healthcare leaders.
Salary range: $170,000-$225,000, plus may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications, practice area, and other business and organizational needs. In addition, Jarrard offers several benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, disability insurance, life insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, wellness stipend, and additional voluntary benefits.
At Jarrard and Chartis, we pride ourselves on having a diverse workforce. We value and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals and the different perspectives the provide. We offer equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, or protected veteran status.