Research Analyst, Global Health Communications

Cognition Studio - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Seattle, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Research Analyst for Global Health Communications at Cognition Studio, you will play a pivotal role in driving advocacy and informing policy through rigorous research and analysis. This position involves collaborating with scientists, innovators, and local leaders to generate evidence that shapes global health strategies, particularly in support of the Global Financing Facility (GFF) under a two-year secondment to the World Bank Group. Your work will focus on connecting global and local priorities to develop impactful public health programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research on global health trends, stakeholder landscapes, and market environments to build investment cases and support advocacy efforts.
• Collaborate with scientists and innovators to support the generation of evidence that informs policy decisions and promotes access to new health technologies.
• Identify and partner with global and local champions around shared advocacy goals, supporting local leaders to drive change on the ground.
• Develop and implement innovative programs that align global and local priorities, identifying opportunities for impactful change in public health.
• Conduct rigorous self-reviews and demand peer reviews to ensure high-quality work.
• Push your skills to stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends, tools, and technologies.

Requirements

• Degree in Science or Communication from a top-tier, accredited institution.
• 3-5 years of experience in global health research, analysis, or communications.
• Proven ability to conduct in-depth research and translate findings into actionable insights for advocacy and policy.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with global health stakeholders, including scientists, policymakers, and local leaders.
• Experience developing and implementing public health programs or policy initiatives.
• Knowledge of global health funding mechanisms, advocacy, and policy landscapes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced resource-limited environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with the World Bank's Global Financing Facility or other global health funding institutions.
• Exposure and experience working with communication and design strategy, UX, and information design, data visualizations to communicate complex health information.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package focused on work harmony.
• Unique opportunity to work with global health leaders, supporting transformative public health initiatives through a two-year secondment with the World Bank Group.
• Exposure to a variety of projects across global health, public policy, and advocacy.
• Collaborative, high-caliber environment that prizes innovation and relentless learning.
• Fast-tracked professional growth within a cutting-edge, visionary team.