Marketing Research Spec II

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey empowers our members to achieve their best health. For over 90 years, we have been New Jersey’s health solutions leader driving innovations that improve health care quality, affordability, and member experience. Our members are our neighbors, our friends, and our families. It is this understanding that drives us to better serve and care for the 3.5 million people who place their trust in us. We pride ourselves on our best-in-class employees and strive to maintain an innovative and inclusive environment that allows them to thrive. When our employees bring their best and succeed, the Company succeeds. Responsible for performing both primary and secondary research, which will highlight business implications to the Enterprise and help inform and direct strategy. This position performs research, develops analyses and presents findings on a variety of issues impacting the health care/managed care/insurance industry. Plans and conducts qualitative and quantitative research projects to completion, including but not limited to design, data collection, tabulation, analysis and presentation. Develops and performs analysis of research utilizing various methods of data and sample collection according to established statistical methods (i.e. surveys, questionnaires, in-depth interviewing, etc.) Creates analyses and presentations which highlight research findings. Develops and maintains ongoing relationships with research suppliers/consultants to coordinate and supervise research projects. Consults with internal clients to integrate research and analysis to support key project initiatives. Performs other duties as assigned by management. Education/Experience Bilingual in Spanish and English required. Bachelors degree preferred or relevant/equivalent work experience. Prefers an MBA or masters. Requires minimum of two (2) years experience conducting market research, preferably in the healthcare or health insurance industry. Knowledge Requires knowledge of research techniques and resources. Prefers knowledge of Horizon BCBSNJ products and services. Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and supporting software in a Windows based environment, including MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Lotus Notes; Should be knowledgeable in the use of intranet and internet applications. Skills and Abilities Analytical & Problem Solving Information/Knowledge Sharing Interpersonal & Client Relationship Skills Analysis Communication & Organizational Skills Presentation Skills Planning/Priority Setting Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware Salary Range: $79,100 - $105,945 This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes: Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision) Retirement Plans Generous PTO Incentive Plans Wellness Programs Paid Volunteer Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Disclaimer: This job summary has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by colleagues within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of colleagues assigned to this job. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process. About Us We are the leading health insurer in New Jersey, trusted by generations of families and businesses. We are dedicated to enriching the lives and health of our members and the New Jersey communities we serve, because we live and work here too. Our Mission We empower our members to achieve their best health. Our Vision We are New Jersey’s health solutions leader driving innovations that improve health care quality, affordability and member experience in the markets we serve.

Salary : $79,100 - $105,945