Quality Control Analyst (Sun-Wed Shift) Sarepta Therapeutics Inc.Quality Control Analyst (Sun-Wed Shift)Andover, MA$78,400–$98,000 / yearThe successful candidate will have hands-on experience with cell-based in-vitro potency assays, cell culture, SDS-PAGE, western blot, Automated Western blot assays, enzyme activity measurements, protein extraction, purification, and quantification methods. The successful candidate will work within the QC team, testing gene therapy products utilizing cell-based assays (Potency assay) in support of clinical and commercial lot release and stability activities.
Finops Analyst, Platform Cloud Acadian Asset Management LLCFinops Analyst, Platform CloudBoston, MA$120,000–$140,000 / yearPosition Overview: The Platform team is responsible for building and supporting services that enable our development teams to leverage frameworks, tooling, and services across in-house and vendor PaaS/IaaS offerings. This role will focus on Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps), partnering across Platform, Investment, and Engineering teams to drive cost transparency, accountability, and optimization across Acadian's cloud footprint.
Real Estate Asset Analyst Factory Mutual Insurance CoReal Estate Asset AnalystWaltham, MA$83,000–$103,400 / yearThis role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, influence investment and operational decisions, and gain exposure to acquisitions, asset management, leasing strategy, financial analysis, and portfolio performance. You'll combine financial analysis, market intelligence, and strategic thinking to support investment and asset management decisions that drive portfolio value and long-term success.
Lims Analyst (Labvantage) ZifoLims Analyst (Labvantage)Boston, MAThe ideal candidate understands how laboratories operate day to day and can design LIMS solutions that support compliant, efficient, and traceable laboratory workflows , while also configuring supporting entities such as instruments and inventory as needed. As a consultant on our team, you will work with pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, and regulated laboratory environments to design, configure, and deploy informatics solutions that improve data integrity, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Sr. Business Analyst Syner-GSr. Business AnalystFramingham, MARemotePlay a leading role in supporting the continuous improvement of Syner G's enterprise applications and data platform through business analysis, requirements definition, system administration, governance, integration development and reporting. Syner-G was recently honored with BioSpace's prestigious "Best Places to Work" 2026 award, for the third consecutive year, along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing.
NewRevenue Operations Analyst Seven AI IncRevenue Operations AnalystBoston, MABuild the agents, scripts, and workflows that handle the recurring work like data audits, enrichment, briefing prep, and reporting refreshes. The dashboards and analyses leadership uses to run the business: pipeline coverage, stage conversion by segment, rep productivity, territory performance.
Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner - R&D Disc Medicine IncSenior Director, Human Resources Business Partner - R&DMassachusetts, MA$225,000–$275,000 / yearCreate and support an environment where trust, transparency, credibility, and integrity are recognized as key factors in building long-term positive relationships between the organization, its employees, patients, and shareholders and with the communities in which the organization operates. This role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact by leading the Company''s performance management process, facilitating year-end talent calibration, and designing talent development programs that strengthen leadership capabilities and support a high-performance culture.
Mgbci Ambulatory Neuro Oncology PA Brigham and Women's HospitalMgbci Ambulatory Neuro Oncology PABoston, MA$126,838.40–$173,867.20 / yearThe neuro- oncology PA provides comprehensive ambulatory care for patients with primary brain tumors and brain metastases, assesses neurological status, prescribes and manages antineoplastic regimens, and may perform procedures (lumbar punctures, accessing Ommaya reservoirs for CSF collection and/or chemotherapy instillation) as needed. The neuro-oncology APP will provide thorough, compassionate, culturally sensitive clinical care and should demonstrate operational flexibility and strong leadership, problem-solving and communication skills in order to work effectively with other members of the team.
Mgbci Ambulatory Solid Tumor Oncology PA Brigham and Women's HospitalMgbci Ambulatory Solid Tumor Oncology PABoston, MA$126,837.98–$173,867.20 / yearThe hematology oncology PA will provide thorough, compassionate, culturally sensitive clinical care and should demonstrate operational flexibility and strong leadership, problem-solving and communication skills in order to work effectively with other members of the team. Ensues appropriate diagnostic procedures occur in a timely manner through careful coordination with other services such as radiology, facilitating various clinic appointments, communicating with patients regarding test results, and providing coverage for the team.
MGBCI Ambulatory Neuro Oncology PA Brigham and Women's HospitalMGBCI Ambulatory Neuro Oncology PABoston, MA$126,838.40–$173,867.20 / yearThe neuro- oncology PA provides comprehensive ambulatory care for patients with primary brain tumors and brain metastases, assesses neurological status, prescribes and manages antineoplastic regimens, and may perform procedures (lumbar punctures, accessing Ommaya reservoirs for CSF collection and/or chemotherapy instillation) as needed. The neuro-oncology APP will provide thorough, compassionate, culturally sensitive clinical care and should demonstrate operational flexibility and strong leadership, problem-solving and communication skills in order to work effectively with other members of the team.
Image Quality Analyst Boston Globe Media Partners LLCImage Quality AnalystTaunton, MA$55,000–$65,000 / yearPerform professional color correction and image enhancement to optimize color, contrast, exposure, brightness, shadows, highlights, and overall tonal balance for print and digital reproduction. Participate in editorial reviews, production meetings, and post-production discussions to continuously improve image quality and workflow.
Quality Analyst Bossard Americas CareerQuality AnalystStoughton, MassachusettsIdentify and lead continuous improvement opportunities related to product quality, inspection methods, warehouse processes, and supplier performance. Collect, analyze, and interpret quality and operational data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Analyst, Transaction Services Cambridge AssociatesAnalyst, Transaction ServicesBoston, MassachusettsThe team plays a critical role in coordinating activity across internal stakeholders, investment managers, custodians, legal counsel, and clients to ensure transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. · Prepare and complete post-trade fund and client documentation, including LPA amendments, MFN elections, voting materials, investor questionnaires, annual updates, and other related requirements across impacted clients.
Performance Marketing Analyst Car GurusPerformance Marketing AnalystBoston, MA$76,000–$96,000 / yearYou will be responsible for the end-to-end management, trafficking, and performance analysis of campaigns across both US and high-growth international markets on video-based channels including Google (YouTube, DemandGen), Meta, TikTok, Programmatic, and other social platforms. Own mid-funnel channel activation, campaign structure and execution, including the accurate deployment of placements, ads, and creative assets within Campaign Manager 360 (CM360) and day-to-day management in-platform across channels (DV360, Meta, etc.).
Assistant Actuarial Analyst Sun LifeAssistant Actuarial AnalystWellesley, MassachusettsThe Sun Life Actuarial Student Program is designed for aspiring actuarial professionals and supports the continuing development of our actuarial community by promoting an environment conducive to a student's successful passing of actuarial exams and skill development. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited degree program, preferably focused in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science or related field obtained by June 2027.
Analyst, Equity Investments PanAgora Asset ManagementAnalyst, Equity InvestmentsMassachusetts$120,000–$140,000 / yearFormal education is flexible; candidates with advanced graduate degrees in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Engineering, Medicine, or life-sciences–related fields are common, but equivalent skills and experience are equally valued. This role is a key contributor to the Stock Selector Equity team, supporting the research, enhancement, and development of systematic investment strategies and innovative stock-selection models within the Equity Investment group.
Senior Wealth Analyst CorientSenior Wealth AnalystMassachusettsCorient participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. We combine a boutique’s personal service, creativity and objective advice with the extensive resources and vast intellectual capital of an innovative industry leader to create a profoundly different wealth management experience for our clients.
Procurement Analyst II BAE Systems PlcProcurement Analyst IINashua, NH$67,406–$114,590 / yearAbout BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. A successful candidate must be able to be an effective communicator internally and externally, build mutually beneficial relationships, be willing to advance their knowledge of procurement compliance, and proactively adopt best practices and support new initiatives, including Zero Defect initiatives with suppliers.
Senior Treasury Analyst BXP IncSenior Treasury AnalystBoston, MA$100,000–$130,000 / yearManage administration of bank web-enabled products provided by Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Bank of New York, JP Morgan, US Bank, TD Bank, Scotia Bank, Citibank, and other banks as applicable including coordination of training as needed. Internal and External Contacts: Regularly interfaces internally with the Accounting Department, Lease Administration, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Legal Department, Tax Department.
Principal IGA / IAM Analyst / Engineer Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance CoPrincipal IGA / IAM Analyst / EngineerBoston, MAPart of Berkshire Hathaway's insurance operations, we bring our solutions to market with our stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and the expertise of our global team of professionals, who exude excellent capabilities and strong character. Support identity lifecycle management (joiner, mover, leaver processes), including Just-in-time (JIT) privileged access utilizing Microsoft Entra PIM.
Internal Audit and SOX Compliance Analyst Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance CoInternal Audit and SOX Compliance AnalystBoston, MAPart of Berkshire Hathaway's insurance operations, we bring our solutions to market with our stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and the expertise of our global team of professionals, who exude excellent capabilities and strong character. This team plays a critical role in partnering with stakeholders across the global organization to execute internal audits, support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, and assist with external audit requirements.
Business Analyst- 181466 PeopleSERVE, Inc.Business Analyst- 181466Boston, MAIn addition to the above, the Center of Excellence (COE) requires skills in one of the following areas: Testing Lead: Provide project management for client testing for new implementations, migrations, and Annual Enrollment. Conduct and lead daily stand-up calls during Business Acceptance Testing (BAT) and Client Acceptance Testing (CAT).
Systems Analyst 181466 PeopleSERVE, Inc.Systems Analyst 181466Boston, MAWork across teams to perform analysis considering feasibility studies, risk assessment, dependencies, integration points, amongst various systems/subsystems which can comprise of Producers, Consumers, APIs, Data across Businesses to help drive outcomes. 6+ years of professional experience in systems analysis, with expertise working in APIs, Data, and distributed ecosystems particularly in customer-facing applications.
Administrator Data Analyst 180546 PeopleSERVE, Inc.Administrator Data Analyst 180546Boston, MAExperience exporting, cleansing, and re-importing Salesforce data using SOQL, Salesforce Data Loader (or similar tools), and Microsoft Excel (e.g., PivotTables, Conditional Formatting, VLOOKUP). Data quality expertise, including identifying issues and designing solutions using Salesforce features such as duplicate rules, matching rules, validation rules, and automation.
Operations and Maintenance ANALYST MindlanceOperations and Maintenance ANALYSTQuincy, MAProven experience using APM and log management tools (Amazon CloudWatch, Dynatrace or similar) to troubleshoot system errors and monitor transactions. This position would be expected to follow a hybrid model of reporting to work that combines in-office workdays and work from home days as needed.
Business Systems Analyst 181120 PeopleSERVE, Inc.Business Systems Analyst 181120Boston, MAUser Story Development & Backlog Support Develop and maintain high-quality user stories aligned to product roadmaps and sprint objectives. ITSM Product platform experience in ITSM, ITOM, ITAM, Experience building monitoring event management – observability platforms.
NewProgram Control Analyst, Grades 10 - 11 (Pipeline Requisition) BAE Systems PlcProgram Control Analyst, Grades 10 - 11 (Pipeline Requisition)Nashua, NH$101,398–$172,377 / yearAbout BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. In addition to challenging day to day assignments, employees are encouraged to pursue special projects, participate in formal and informal mentoring programs and networking events, and rotate into different roles with increasing levels of responsibility.
NewRevenue Operations Analyst Seven AIRevenue Operations AnalystBoston, MassachusettsBuild the agents, scripts, and workflows that handle the recurring work like data audits, enrichment, briefing prep, and reporting refreshes. The dashboards and analyses leadership uses to run the business: pipeline coverage, stage conversion by segment, rep productivity, territory performance.
NewTechnical Analyst, Research JLLTechnical Analyst, ResearchBoston, MAResearch Innovation is one of the newest, fastest-moving teams inside JLL Research, built to help the business work smarter with data, AI, and better ways of connecting as an organization. This role is a chance to get in early and help build that out, developing AI assistants, agentic applications, and the citizen tooling that lets the rest of Research work faster, then teaching colleagues across the org how to use and build on it themselves.
Senior Treasury Analyst BXPSenior Treasury AnalystBoston, MA$100,000–$130,000 / yearManage administration of bank web-enabled products provided by Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Bank of New York, JP Morgan, US Bank, TD Bank, Scotia Bank, Citibank, and other banks as applicable including coordination of training as needed. Internal and External Contacts: + Regularly interfaces internally with the Accounting Department, Lease Administration, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Legal Department, Tax Department.
Principal Procurement Analyst BAE Systems PlcPrincipal Procurement AnalystNashua, NH$101,398–$172,377 / yearAbout BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. A successful candidate must be able to be an effective communicator internally and externally, build mutually beneficial relationships, be willing to advance their knowledge of procurement compliance, and proactively adopt best practices and support new initiatives, including Zero Defect initiatives with suppliers.
Security Analyst - Proofpoint Tata Consultancy Services LtdSecurity Analyst - ProofpointNorth Quincy, MA$110,000–$140,000 / yearMonitor platform performance, perform tuning cycles, and reduce false positives through continuous optimization. · Strong hands‑on experience with the Proofpoint DLP platform, including OCR, EDM, and IDM configuration.
Procurement Analyst Senior BAE Systems PlcProcurement Analyst SeniorNashua, NH$82,779–$140,723 / yearAbout BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. A successful candidate must be able to be an effective communicator internally and externally, build mutually beneficial relationships, be willing to advance their knowledge of procurement compliance, and proactively adopt best practices and support new initiatives, including Zero Defect initiatives with suppliers.
Operations Manager & Analyst MindlanceOperations Manager & AnalystQuincy, MAProvide periodic status updates to business and leadership about operational projects and tasks and keep the Project and tasks tracking systems updated. Exercise responsibility and maintain acceptable levels of service performance in resolving issues, data collection, recording, reporting, and in maintaining controls over IT processes.
Financial Analyst - Global R&D Controller Siemens HealthineersFinancial Analyst - Global R&D ControllerWalpole, MAFull timeExport Control: “A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law.” “It is Siemens Healthineers’ policy to comply fully and completely with all United States export control laws and regulations, including those implemented by the Department of Commerce through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), by the Department of State through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and by the Treasury Department through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions regulations.”. As part of a team, and through best in class, data-driven analytics, this role will partner and/or lead cross-functional teams for strategic and tactical decision making; will be a lead role in generating financial insights in the monthly/quarter global results, with focus on R&D spend and resource allocations.
NewSenior Credit Analyst – Commercial and Industrial Lending Needham BankSenior Credit Analyst – Commercial and Industrial LendingWellesley, MA$75,247.15–$105,346.01 / yearPrepare or assist in the preparation of various written loan reports including loan presentations, modifications, annual reviews, credit file comments and classified asset reports as needed in accordance with the Bank’s loan policy and procedures. Assist the commercial lenders by interacting with select existing and new customers of the commercial lending team with new loan requests and maintenance of existing customers.
NewCEMA Procurement Analyst II - Hybrid - Hudson/Austin BAE Systems PlcCEMA Procurement Analyst II - Hybrid - Hudson/AustinHudson, NH$67,406–$114,590 / yearAbout BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. A successful candidate must be able to be an effective communicator internally and externally, build mutually beneficial relationships, be willing to advance their knowledge of procurement compliance, and proactively adopt best practices and support new initiatives, including Zero Defect initiatives with suppliers.
NewCEMA Procurement Analyst II- Hybrid- Hudson/Austin BAE Systems PlcCEMA Procurement Analyst II- Hybrid- Hudson/AustinHudson, NH$67,406–$114,590 / yearAbout BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. A successful candidate must be able to be an effective communicator internally and externally, build mutually beneficial relationships, be willing to advance their knowledge of procurement compliance, and proactively adopt best practices and support new initiatives, including Zero Defect initiatives with suppliers.
NewSenior Credit Analyst - Commercial and Industrial Lending Needham BankSenior Credit Analyst - Commercial and Industrial LendingWellesley, MA$75,247.15–$105,346.01 / yearPrepare or assist in the preparation of various written loan reports including loan presentations, modifications, annual reviews, credit file comments and classified asset reports as needed in accordance with the Bank's loan policy and procedures. Assist the commercial lenders by interacting with select existing and new customers of the commercial lending team with new loan requests and maintenance of existing customers.
NewUS_Clinical Contracts Analyst III MindlanceUS_Clinical Contracts Analyst IIICambridge, MARemoteThis role is accountable for managing the specification intake process with Clinical Trial Leads (CTLs) and Study Teams, developing and negotiating vendor budgets, ensuring scope accuracy, preventing duplication of services, and executing Statements of Work (SOWs), amendments, and closeout documentation in alignment with study timelines and Vendor Sourcing Timelines (VSTs). The Manager serves as a key procurement partner to Clinical Operations, Category Management, Finance, and Legal to ensure study timelines, commercial frameworks, and governance requirements are met while delivering compliant, commercially sound, and predictable contracting outcomes.
Senior Client Operations & LPM Analyst Ropes & Gray LLPSenior Client Operations & LPM AnalystBoston, MA$117,200–$178,700 / yearThe firm has approximately 2,500 lawyers and professionals serving clients in major centers of business, finance, technology, and government in Boston, Chicago, Dublin, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Milan, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, D.C.The firm has consistently been recognized for its leading practices in many areas, including asset management, private equity, M&A, finance, real estate, tax, antitrust, life sciences, health care, intellectual property, litigation & enforcement, privacy & cybersecurity, and business restructuring. Provides key insights and recommends tools and best practices for profitable management of legal matters using legal project management tools and principles, learnings about clients and matters, and legal practice/industry experience.
NewAnalyst, Strategic Pricing Goodwin Procter LLPAnalyst, Strategic PricingBoston, MA$80,000–$100,000 / yearHere, we're not just supporting a law firm; we're partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. As part of the Global Operations Team - all business professionals at the firm - you'll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.
Science Writer Brigham and Women's HospitalScience WriterBoston, MA$50,502.40–$82,014.40 / yearThe MGH DSP is seeking a Scientific Writer to collaborate with our Primary Investigators to draft, edit, and refine research manuscripts, grant proposals, and educational materials that communicate Down syndrome research clearly and accurately. Responsible for communicating complex scientific information to diverse audiences in a clear and engaging manner in order to bridge the gap between researchers and the public, conveying the significance and impact of clinical research findings through various written materials.
Data Innovation Research Data Analyst Stata Brigham and Women's HospitalData Innovation Research Data Analyst StataBoston, MA$20.16–$29.01 / hourThe framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. Essential Functions: Provide direct assistance with writing code and assessing results for analytic, programming, computational, and clinical data needs, including data curation, vetting, and assessments.
Data Innovation Research Data Analyst per diem Brigham and Women's HospitalData Innovation Research Data Analyst per diemBoston, MA$20.16–$29.01 / hourThe framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. Essential Functions: Provide direct assistance with writing code and assessing results for analytic, programming, computational, and clinical data needs, including data curation, vetting, and assessments.
Pricing & Revenue Strategy Analyst Definitive Health CarePricing & Revenue Strategy AnalystFramingham, MA$70,400–$110,000 / yearWhat our Employees are saying about us on Glassdoor: "Great Work atmosphere, great work life balance, excellent company to work for, amazing top notch product, incredible customer service, lots of tools to help you succeed.". In 2024 and 2025, we earned multiple workplace honors, including Built In's 100 Best Places to Work in Boston (both years), a Stevie Bronze Award for Great Employers, and recognition as a Great Place to Work in India.
Human Resources Representative Brigham and Women's HospitalHuman Resources RepresentativeSomerville, MA$19.81–$28.30 / hourThis position manages end‑to‑end onboarding activities, ensures compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements, and serves as a central liaison between new hires, department leadership, payroll, credentialing, and other internal partners. Reporting to the HR Manager, the Human Resources Representative plays a key role in supporting onboarding and operational HR processes for Professional Staff, including physicians, researchers, research staff, fellows, and residents.
Senior Project Manager Brigham and Women's HospitalSenior Project ManagerSalem, MAThe framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level.
Practice Manager, Primary Care Brigham and Women's HospitalPractice Manager, Primary CareNatick, MA$65,998.40–$96,033.60 / yearIn addition to leading day-to-day operations, the Practice Manager will play a key role in driving strategic growth initiatives, helping to expand both practices by enhancing operational efficiency, supporting provider recruitment and retention, improving patient access, and identifying opportunities to grow services and patient volume. In collaboration with the Director of Operations, Primary Care and the Medical Directors, the Practice Manager will be responsible for all aspects of site operations, oversight of budgets, quality measures and will work collaboratively with administrative, clinical, and leadership teams to achieve operational and clinical care goals.
Medical Asst., Primary Care- Revere Brigham and Women's HospitalMedical Asst., Primary Care- RevereRevere, MASupports patient care and the health care team by anticipating administrative functions requiring support including but not limited to preparing prior authorizations, participating with the approval process for medications as appropriate, monitoring clinical messaging, supporting providers with completion of patient follow up letters, updating the medical record with patient information under the guidance of the provider. Active participation in patient care including anticipatory preparation for health maintenance and chronic health care needs, obtaining histories and vital signs, arranging referral and diagnostic testing appointments, doing phlebotomy including proper identification and handling of specimens, doing EKG's and performing other procedures as determined relevant to the individual patient.