Senior Market Research Manager

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
 

Position Purpose: Leads research projects focusing on Professional Audiences including brokers, providers, employers, government stakeholders and others.  The Senior Market Research Manager works collaboratively with line of business partners, marketing and research agencies to shape and execute research that uncovers market and consumer insights that inform business strategy.  Uses a wide range of qualitative and quantitative market research techniques and tools to execute individually and with agency partners.  Develops and effectively communicates clear, concise and business-focused recommendations and business opportunities across all levels within the organization, including executive-level stakeholders.

• Acts as a trusted advisor to internal partners to recommend research, interpret results and identify action steps by developing & leveraging deep business and category knowledge to understand their business goals so research outcomes address those needs and are aligned with objectives

• Works seamlessly across a complex, matrix-managed organization to ensure stakeholders are aligned on research objectives and action priorities

• ​Analyzes past research insights, secondary research and other data sources to establish baseline understanding to create a sharper focus for future research efforts

• Designs and conducts qualitative and quantitative research that sheds light on new untapped opportunities and statistically valid direction on member and consumer needs, preferences, attitudes and behaviors

• Leverages relationships with market research agencies to create flawless and insightful deliverables with rich, action-oriented analysis

• Creates and effectively delivers story-driven presentations with clear, concise and business-focused recommendations and opportunities for future action that are grounded in a keen understanding of business and industry dynamics

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Market Research, Statistics, Economics, Business Administration or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. Experience using data visualization tools such as Tableau. Experience using marketing workflow and project management tools such as Workfront. Demonstrated ability to learn and or prior use of statistical tools (such as SPSS, R, Python) and statistical methods such as correlation. Experience with online data collection tools such as Qualtrics.

Pay Range: $86,000.00 - $154,700.00 per year

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act