Trainee Market Research Executive - US Graduate 2026

Wanted - graduates with a passion for healthcare.

Do you take pride in making a difference? Do you want to be part of a global market research team delivering scientifically-grounded, powerful insights to pharmaceutical and healthcare clients? Do you want your progression, growth and reward to be a priority?

How about joining a dynamic, award-winning and passionate team of research experts?

At HRW, we are expert market research practitioners in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and device and diagnostics space, with a wealth of experience in a wide range of therapy areas, ranging from asthma to zoster and everything in between. We are a recognized thought leader in this industry and love to present, publish and discuss the latest innovative developments to help us ‘access reality’- our continuous quest to get beneath the surface and truly understand people’s behavior and the decisions they make at a deeper level.

We recognize the contribution of team members of all levels and will ensure you have exposure to a wide range of research situations, methodologies, therapy areas, clients and directors, accompanied by our fantastic training and development academy program to support your early career and ongoing progression.

As a Trainee Research Executive, you will be involved in all stages of the project cycle from research design, questionnaire and discussion guide creation, planning fieldwork and associated logistics, analyzing and interpreting final data to crafting impactful client presentations. The opportunity for travel is also contained within the role – whether that be to our different offices, to view fieldwork globally or to attend client meetings. You will be fully supported as your experience grows in the role and progression is at your pace - your development journey will bespoke to you.

No Visa Sponsorship is offered with this position

Please note that year 1 starting salary for trainees will be $60,000

This role is a full time permanent position based in Manhattan, NYC. We work on a hybrid model with at least 2 days in office. Whilst you are training there may be a need for more frequent days in office.

We are looking for graduates who are passionate about their interests and their strengths, have a deep and genuine interest in healthcare, care about the work they do and the people they work with and who want to play an active part in HRW’s progression. If you are also:

• Inquisitive, curious and analytical
• Thoughtful and flexible
• Highly organised
• Excellent at collaboration and team working
• A great communicator
• Highly attentive to detail

then you’ve come to the right place and we would love to hear from you.

Your degree could be a life sciences degree or related discipline, but any degree will be considered.

Graduate Academy development program is likely to commence 7th September 2026, although start date can be earlier.

Teams who play together, stay together and in addition to our regular company days, and our many diverse social activities, we also recognize the importance of holistic wellbeing and value perks such as:

• 4 pm finishes on a Friday
• Flexible working hours and home working permitted (subject to business requirements)
• Competitive holiday/vacation allowance
• Mentoring scheme
• Rest time scheme to recover from travel and late working
• Volunteer days
• Regular company off-site meetings, socials and training days
• Social events including breakfasts, lunches and drinks
• Access to a discount portal providing hundreds of discounts for popular products and services to name but a few of our benefits.
• Birthdays Off
• Healthcare Plans (100% employer covered)