Entry-Level Panel Associate – Join Our Team!
Market research drives innovation, strategy, and solutions. At Spherix Global Insights, we partner with the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies to help them understand the current healthcare landscape and chart a course for future growth.We’re looking for a motivated and organized individual to join our team as a Panel Associate. In this role, you’ll not only recruit physicians and other healthcare professionals (HCPs) to participate in our market research studies - you’ll also help identify and test creative outreach strategies to connect with hard-to-reach audiences.
From LinkedIn and Facebook to conferences, proprietary white papers, and beyond, you’ll explore novel ways to build and sustain our growing panel. Your outreach will help gather insights from experts in neurology, ophthalmology, nephrology, hematology, dermatology, gastroenterology, and rheumatology.
What You'll Do:
Recruitment, Retention & Innovation
- Proactively recruit physicians and other HCPs to participate in paid market research studies
- Recommend and implement new strategies to attract, engage, and retain panelists, especially hard-to-reach specialists
- Collaborate with internal teams to evaluate panel performance and identify areas for creative improvement
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and bring fresh ideas to improve panel-building practices
- Build and maintain meaningful relationships with our provider community
Project Planning and Scheduling
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and effective fielding of each study
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors
- Act as the main point of contact for production
- Prepare and deliver clear, concise project updates
- Help inform Insights expectations
Budget and Cost Management
- Maintain and update provider contact records and manage participant payments
- Monitor expenses and ensure project remains within financial scope
Risk and Issue Management
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans
- Monitor and resolve project issues as they arise
Quality & Fraud
- Ensure project deliverables meet defined quality standards
- Conduct reviews, testing, and user acceptance as needed
- Review open-ended responses
Performance Tracking and Reporting
- Track project KPIs and performance metrics
- Deliver regular project status updates to stakeholders and leadership
What We're Looking For:
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
- Strong time management and organizational skills – you’ll need to juggle multiple tasks at once.
- Great attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Clear and effective communication, both written and verbal.
- A team player with a can-do attitude and a willingness to learn.
- Experience in a customer-facing role or using survey software is a plus, but not required.
What You Bring:
- Curiosity and a proactive mindset - you’re not just completing tasks; you’re thinking about how to do them better
- Enthusiasm for innovation and openness to learning
- Desire to make a meaningful contribution to a growing company
- Confidence to speak up and share ideas, even in an entry-level role
Generous Benefits Package
- Competitive pay and an annual performance-based bonus
- 20 Days PTO per year and Christmas to New Years paid vacation
- Summer Fridays Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Competitive 401k with company match
About Spherix
Spherix is an independentmarket intelligence and advisory firm that provides an unbiased view of therapeutic areas within rapidly evolving indications. Our seasoned in-house team specializes and are experts in key dermatology, gastroenterology, rheumatology, nephrology, neurology, ophthalmology and hematology markets. Collaborating closely with our clients, we empower them to make informed decisions and capitalize on opportunities by leveraging our comprehensive market insights, strategic consultations, and advisory services.
