Junior Associate

Summary

Forest Pond Associates is a small, agile consulting firm serving life sciences, government, healthcare, and pharmaceutical sectors with data-informed solutions for clinical research and public health. The Junior Associate will support clinical data operations and informatics projects, including system configuration, testing, maintenance, data quality checks, documentation, user support, and project administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical data operations and informatics activities supporting government and industry clients
• Support configuration, testing, and maintenance of systems such as Electronic Data Capture (EDC), eSource, and Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Perform data quality checks, documentation, user support, and basic system administration
• Contribute to project documentation, SOPs, training materials, and client deliverables
• Adapt to changing project priorities and contribute to team problem-solving in a fast-paced consulting setting
• Provide administrative support for project execution, tracking, and reporting

Skills

• Some exposure to clinical data systems, health informatics, or related technical tools (EDC, eSource, QMS etc)
• Comfortable learning new technologies and applying them to real-world client needs
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle shifting priorities
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills
• Formal degree in scientific area (i.e. BS or MS)

Qualifications

Nice to Haves

• Some exposure to clinical data systems, health informatics, or related technical tools (EDC, eSource, QMS etc)
• Comfortable learning new technologies and applying them to real-world client needs
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle shifting priorities
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills
• Formal degree in scientific area (i.e. BS or MS)

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement
• Potential to convert to a full-time W2 role offering a robust benefits package