Research Analyst

Stethos International conducts international healthcare market research for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients.

As the Stethos Group celebrates its 30th anniversary, we are looking for a Research Analyst with predominant experience in quantitative research and a strong interest in research design, analytics and the delivery of clear, useful insights. Additional experience in qualitative research would be an advantage.

Our work focuses on specialized therapeutic areas, including oncology, neurology, rare diseases, immunology, ophthalmology and cardiology . We work with major pharmaceutical companies and connect different sources of healthcare intelligence to understand what is happening, where and why it is happening, and what it means for patients and the business.

You will manage ad hoc international healthcare research projects , primarily quantitative studies, with particular responsibility for designing research materials, planning and overseeing analyses, and producing high-quality deliverables. Depending on your experience, you will also contribute to qualitative studies and projects combining both approaches.

If you are passionate about healthcare, data-driven insights, and cutting-edge research methodologies, this is the opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced, global market research environment.

Your responsibilities

Research design and materials

• Translate client objectives into appropriate research designs, questionnaires, patient record forms, discussion materials and detailed analysis plans.
• Design questions and response structures that produce reliable data and support the decisions the study needs to inform.
• Work with clients and colleagues to refine methodologies, sampling approaches and research materials before fieldwork begins.
• Help define, improve and share Stethos's methodological standards for quantitative research and analytics.
• Where relevant to your experience, contribute to qualitative research design, including discussion guides and interview exercises.

Analytics and deliverables

• Plan, oversee and quality-check quantitative analyses, selecting approaches that fit the research question and the available data.
• Where relevant, work with specialist analysts on segmentation and typologies; conjoint and MaxDiff studies; and pricing research.
• Check the robustness and practical relevance of findings, including the limits of what the data can support.
• Turn complex findings into clear reports, presentations, dashboards and recommendations for global and local client teams.
• Contribute to efficient reporting workflows, automation and the thoughtful use of AI in research processes.

Project management and collaboration

• Coordinate international projects across research design, fieldwork, analysis and reporting, working with internal colleagues and external partners.
• Manage schedules, budgets, quality checks and client communications throughout each study.
• Work with clients at global headquarters and affiliate level, and collaborate with colleagues across the Stethos Group.
• Keep up with developments in research methods, data visualization and their practical application to healthcare market research.

Your profile

• A Master's degree or PhD in statistics, life sciences, health sciences, market research or a related field.
• Solid experience in quantitative market research, in healthcare or pharmaceuticals, with a primary background in quantitative research.
• Strong questionnaire design, analytical planning and data interpretation skills.
• Familiarity with advanced quantitative methods and the judgment to know when they are appropriate.
• Experience producing clear, decision-focused reports and presentations. Ability to turn data into a clear story.
• Confidence working with data visualization or business intelligence tools, such as Power BI or an equivalent platform.
• An organized, proactive and rigorous approach, with close attention to deadlines and detail.
• An interest in improving workflows through automation and practical uses of AI.
• A natural team player who thrives in an international and multicultural environment
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential (native or near-native level requested). French would be an assess when working with our French-speaking colleagues and clients.
• Additional qualitative research experience would be a plus, particularly in discussion guide development, interview moderation, thematic analysis or the integration of qualitative and quantitative findings.

You will have substantial ownership of research materials, analytics and deliverables within a small international team, with opportunities to contribute to studies using different research approaches.

Stethos combines international project management with local field presence in 11 countries. You will work with colleagues at Stethos France, Spain and Italy, with an onboarding program involving these teams.

The position is based in Sèvres in France, approximately five minutes from the Manufacture de Sèvres tram stop and eight minutes from Pont de Sèvres metro station. Benefits include:

• 100% reimbursement of the Navigo travel pass