The Verification Associate is a highly motivated, responsible, analytical thinker and detail-oriented professional. The Verification Associate will assist with ensuring M3 recruits and retains panel members of high quality, providing support to the Operations team regarding respondent issues on a per project basis and providing general back up and support to the Panel/Support teams. This position includes conducting detailed desk research while also having direct communication, via phone and email, with panellists throughout the day.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Including, but not limited to the following:
Ability to clearly communicate with users and participants on the issues and resolve in accordance with policy
Examine participant and panel provided documentation for authenticity or potential fraudulence
Verify and validate quality of participants and their responses prior to participation in studies via desk research, direct communication
Review respondents scheduled for marketing research projects and follow procedures to validate respondents prior to deadline
Ability to think out of the box in a fast paced, quick turn environment providing suggested routes of action based on discovered information or taking direct action in user accounts
Verify physicians and other healthcare professionals using provided system and protocols
Work with potential panelists and obtain necessary information to verify or identify fraudulence
Conduct reverse image searches to validate verification
Ensure that validation tasks assigned are fully executed within the given timelines
Track bad data issues reported by Operations and handle appropriate communication to participants including matters regarding non-payment due to data quality issues
Manage post data collection validation process when requested by clients, work with overseas team as needed. Collaborate with non-validated users to successfully complete validation
Requirements Include:
2+ years of direct customer service experience with diverse audiences, preferably in the market research and/or medical/healthcare field preferred
Previous experience in areas of fraud investigation, auditing, etc. strongly preferred.
Highly competent at identifying altered documentation, keen eye for details, internet savvy for the purpose of accurately investigating individuals and reaching conclusions. Strong desk research skills
Familiarity with physician’s and other healthcare professional’s educational and career paths preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
Self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks throughout the workday. Understands sense of urgency and when it is needed, can shift focus quickly and independently. Equally comfortable working on repetitive tasks for long durations as well as dynamic, new and unique projects and tasks.
Exceptional time management, organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
Must have ability to work autonomously and in team environment to successfully meet individual and departmental objectives
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing, or equivalent number of years’ experience
Minimum Experience:
Candidate will preferably have experience with market research or healthcare
Knowledge, Skill, Ability:
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated knowledge of English and French grammar rules
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Interest / natural curiosity or previous experience /exposure within customer support space
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