Primary Market Research Junior Associate

Imagine if you had the skills knowledge and teammates to both understand the root of the worlds most pressing problems and build the technologies and companies best positioned to solve them. RA Capital has done exactly that for more than two decades backing bold ideas in medicines to further human health and now expanding into Planetary Health to improve how efficiently we utilize the worlds precious resources.

RA Capital is among the leading providers of capital and services to the most promising innovators in the world. We invest flexiblyseed to IPO and beyond anywhere in the worldwith $10 B under management and a culture that prizes curiosity rigor and collaborative debate. We are investors who not only fund companies but get elbow deep in building them. From helping them recruit talent to helping them recruit patients for their studies to helping match them to strategic partners and even going to Washington to win reforms RA Capitals large team has people with nearly every relevant expertise one might need to turn an idea into a cure that actually helps people.

If you live for first-principles problem-solving with great colleagues thrive on complexity and want to do meaningful work that ripples across industries and ecosystems youll feel at home at RA Capital. Here questions are welcomed ideas are tested and victories are shared. Even our lawyers are creative and engaging. And dont get us started on our compliance teams wicked sense of humor; nothing about what we do is boring.

Are you ready to bring your creativity discipline and collaborative spirit to help us invent the future Join us and youll collaborate daily with investors founders physicians biologists engineers economists and reform advocates who think in systems and act with urgency.

Join us to invent a happier healthier more productive future - and have fun doing it.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Primary Market Research Associate (Junior Associate level) to join our TechAtlas research team with a strong focus on designing and executing primary market research (PMR) to generate proprietary insights that inform investment decisions across RA Capitals healthcare portfolio. This role sits at the intersection of healthcare market research data analysis and AI-enabled workflows and is ideal for individuals early in their careers who are eager to build expertise in evidence-based investing.

Candidates must be excited about incorporating AI into their day-to-day work to enhance research quality efficiency and scalability. RA Capital is looking for individuals who are proactive in experimenting with new tools improving workflows and contributing to an AI-forward research environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute primary market research (PMR) studies including survey and qualitative instrument development screener logic questionnaire design and study flow

• Own end-to-end research execution from aligning on research objectives through fielding vendor coordination and final data delivery

• Manage external research vendors including scoping projects evaluating proposals monitoring timelines and ensuring high-quality sample and data integrity

• Conduct rigorous data quality control and validation to ensure reliability of primary research outputs

• Analyze and synthesize research findings into clear actionable insights that directly support investment decision-making

• Collaborate cross-functionally with TechAtlas Equity Research Quantitative Research and Ventures teams to translate investment theses into well-defined research questions

• Leverage AI tools to enhance workflows including survey design data analysis and insight generation; proactively identify opportunities for automation and efficiency gains

• Develop clear and compelling deliverables including visualizations and presentations that communicate insights effectively to internal stakeholders

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• Bachelors degree in life sciences biomedical sciences public health or related field; advanced degree (MS MPH or similar) is a plus

• Strong scientific literacy and ability to interpret clinical and scientific data

• Comfort using AI tools and strong interest in integrating AI into research workflows

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to derive insights from complex or imperfect data

• Clear and concise communication skills both written and verbal

• Collaborative mindset with ability to work across multidisciplinary teams

• Must be based in Boston with the ability to work in our downtown office on a hybrid schedule

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred

• 12 years of experience in healthcare pharmaceutical market research consulting or a related analytical role

• Familiarity with primary market research methodologies including survey design and execution

• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g. Excel Python or similar)

• Experience working with external vendors or research partners

• Exposure to data visualization tools or techniques

Why Join RA Capital

• Work at the forefront of healthcare investing contributing directly to high-impact investment decisions

• Gain hands-on experience in primary market research within life sciences

• Build expertise in applying AI to real-world research and investment workflows

• Collaborate with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team across science data and investing

• Receive mentorship and development opportunities across both scientific and commercial domains

• Exposure to a wide range of therapeutic areas and cutting-edge healthcare innovations