Primary Market Research Analyst Intern

Blue Matter

Analyst Intern contributing to primary market research for a life sciences consulting firm. Engaging in mentorship and real project responsibilities while developing expertise in research methodologies.

Posted 6/27/2026internshipRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $28 - $35 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Bring genuine curiosity to study objectives, therapy areas, and the bigger picture, from product lifecycle strategy to client account dynamics.
Build foundational knowledge of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, the asset development lifecycle, and the broader life sciences landscape.
Develop expertise across Blue Matter’s research methodologies and learn to speak fluently to the strengths, trade-offs, and applications of each.
Own your responsibilities by delivering consistent, on-time work across every project you touch.
Invest in our culture through internal initiatives, team-building, and peer collaboration.
Support end-to-end project execution across both qualitative and quantitative (survey-based) research studies.
Contribute to project discussions through active listening, thoughtful note-taking, background research, and sharing ideas.
Help develop research materials, including discussion guides, surveys, status updates, and analysis plans.
Execute rigorous quality control, managing data processing activities such as data entry and verification with care and precision.
Support report development alongside the research team to build report templates and synthesize findings into clear insights.
Coordinate timelines across internal teams, external vendors, and clients to keep projects on track.
Drive post-meeting momentum by proactively identifying and tracking action items.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant internship/work experience a plus
Strong academic record and demonstrated interest in healthcare, life sciences, business, behavioral science, or a related field
Authorization to work in the United States
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Slack, Zoom, and Google Drive
Basic understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
Sharp critical thinking and analytical reasoning
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to distill and summarize large amounts of information into clear takeaways
Openness to adopting and innovating with AI in day-to-day work

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with generous employer match, immediate vesting, and financial planning resources
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective day one of employment
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Company-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance, plus additional voluntary options
Paid parental leave for all new parents
Health & Wellness benefit (e.g., gym memberships; $1,000 annual reimbursement)
Employee Assistance Program
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick days, floating holidays, and company holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

qualitative research methodologiesquantitative research methodologiesdata processingdata entrydata verificationreport developmentanalysis plansdiscussion guidessurvey design

Soft Skills

critical thinkinganalytical reasoningwritten communicationverbal communicationactive listeningnote-takingteam collaborationproject managementtime management