Knowledge Management Assistant – Latin America, Boston Biomedical Consultants, Boston MA

Posted May 19, 2014

Boston Biomedical Consultants, Inc. (BBC) actively analyzes the In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) industry, providing consulting services and market research capabilities to clients. IVD products are medical tests that examine samples to detect, diagnose, and manage medical conditions. This niche market is in constant flux with new technologies, mergers and acquisitions, and new companies. BBC seeks a full time professional to assist in building knowledge of the IVD industry specifically in the Latin America country markets.

The entry level Latin America KMA is a professional staff member of BBC who will perform a variety of clerical and knowledge management duties to support the needs of the BBC staff, including internet research, materials maintenance, and routine tracking to support market initiatives. The KMA must be a high energy, dynamic individual with the ability to multitask and work independently. Spanish language skills are required (fluency preferred). Portuguese language skills in addition to Spanish are a bonus.

General Responsibilities:

– Gathering news articles pertaining to the Latin America IVD industry for daily staff news update 
– Perform basic Internet research for industry-related information and “macro environmental conditions” that will impact the demand for healthcare (under the guidance document from the IVD market manager)
– Routine surveillance of Latin America information sources and organization, documentation, and dissemination of information
– Downloading and distributing industry-related articles and periodicals
– Translating materials from Spanish to English and vice versa; any additional language skills will also be utilized for translations
– Coordinating and assisting with industry contact management as required
– Assist with market assumptions and quantification
– Support of many “ad hoc” project requests which may be conducted in parallel with normal routine duties, in order to add variety to the job function and build knowledge base overall 
– Perform other administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications: 

– B.S. or B.A.; research background preferred
– Native Spanish oral and written language skills (fluency required)
– Knowledge of/interest in healthcare structure in one or more Latin American/South American countries
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills
– Strong research skills/familiarity with online information searching and evaluating online information sources
– Ability to learn new information and quickly build a knowledge base
– Capacity to handle a high degree of multitasking on a daily basis
– Ability to carry out assigned duties independently and in an organized manner.

For consideration, please send resume and cover letter to Alicia Verno, Knowledge Management Architect, at [email protected].