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Sr. Research Associate, Strategic Engagement & Solutions Management

Athena Health
Athena Health
4-7 years
Not Disclosed
Chennai, India
10 May 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title

Senior Research Associate – Strategic Engagement & Solutions Management


Location

Chennai, India (Hybrid)


Employment Type

Full-time


Reporting To

Operations Manager


Role Summary

The Senior Research Associate supports strategic decision-making by transforming complex datasets into clear, actionable insights. The role involves data extraction, analysis, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration to support business and operational initiatives within athenahealth.


Team Overview

The Strategic Engagement & Solutions Management team focuses on:

  • Business research and data analysis

  • Insight generation for decision-making

  • Supporting operational and strategic initiatives

  • Collaborating with internal stakeholders to evaluate business performance and opportunities


Key Responsibilities

Data Extraction & Analysis

  • Extract data from internal systems and source files

  • Analyze large and complex datasets

  • Identify trends, patterns, and insights

Reporting & Insights

  • Create summaries, reports, and presentations

  • Translate findings into actionable business recommendations

  • Interpret business and operational performance metrics

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Work with cross-functional teams to define analysis requirements

  • Understand business questions and deliver appropriate analytical outputs

  • Coordinate to clarify priorities and requirements

Data Validation & Quality

  • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of data

  • Validate datasets before reporting or sharing insights

Process Improvement

  • Develop repeatable analysis frameworks

  • Maintain structured documentation of work

  • Support continuous improvement in reporting and analytics processes

Additional Responsibilities

  • Support ad hoc analysis and special projects

  • Assist in preparing internal presentations and review materials

  • Contribute to knowledge sharing and documentation

  • Track deliverables and ensure timely completion

  • Use AI-enabled tools for productivity while ensuring human validation


Required Qualifications & Experience

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field
    OR equivalent practical experience

Experience

  • 4–7 years in:

    • Research

    • Business analysis

    • Data analytics

    • Reporting or related roles

Technical Skills

  • Strong experience with data extraction and analysis

  • Proficiency in SQL for querying and data validation

  • Experience working with structured datasets

  • Ability to convert data into insights and recommendations

Core Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

  • Clear communication of insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

  • Experience working in cross-functional environments


About athenahealth

athenahealth provides healthcare IT solutions and services focused on simplifying healthcare operations and improving patient care outcomes. The organization emphasizes collaboration, innovation, inclusivity, and continuous improvement across its global teams.