21 August: fyi -- graduate research position, US
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Position Objective: To execute research-based studies on
doctor-patient communication in specific, targeted disease states
through the coordination of physician participation, the analysis of
data produced and the presentation of findings to clinical and
marketing audiences.
Responsibilities
-Liaise with physicians via phone to describe study goals and
methodology in order to recruit them and manage their participation
-Interact with MBS/Vox team members and consultants to identify
patterns in the talk to analyze
-Perform both qualitative and quantitative analyses of the transcripts
and report on findings
-Collaborate with MBS/Vox team members to create presentations for
client meetings based on research findings
-Attend client meetings and actively present to audience
-Follow-up with clients on further analyses and ways to tactically
implement study results
-Provide input for new proposal ideas and specifications for future
research topics to MBS/Vox management
Knowledge and Skills:
-Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred. Relevant areas
of study include one or more of the following:
Linguistics
Face-to-face communication
English/literary narrative theory
Medical anthropology
Sociology
-Knowledge of and/or experience with healthcare/pharmaceutical
marketing and medical education
-Detail-oriented in order to performed fine-grained textual analysis
of transcripts integral to the discourse analytic process
-Desire to work in a small team with the opportunity to develop a
variety of skill sets and show initiative to pitch in when needed on
all types of assignments
-Ability to maintain flexibility and teamwork in a fast-paced,
demanding work environment with late nights and some regional travel
Company Information:
MBS/Vox is one of Commonhealth's 16 operating units. Commonhealth is
the world's leading healthcare communications network with expertise
in health-related brands in nearly every therapeutic category. Clients
include AstraZeneca, Aventis, Berlex, Bristol-Myers Squibb,
GlaxoSmithKline, J&J, Novartis, and Pfizer.
Address for Applications:
Attn: Account Supervisor Meaghan Nelson
Wayne Interchange Plaza ll
155 Route 46 West
Wayne, NJ 07470
United States of America
Applications are due by 30-Sep-2003
Contact Information:
Account Supervisor Meaghan Nelson
Email: mnelson@commonhealth.com
Tel: 973.837.7303
Fax: 973.837.7306
Website: http://www.commonhealth.com
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