Primary Market Research Associate Consultant

Job Description: Primary Market Research Associate Consultant About the team The role sits within the Research & Intelligence (R&I) team which specializes in delivering integrated market research solutions by combining Primary Market Research (PMR) with Secondary Desk Research (SDR) to generate actionable insights for clients. The team leverages multiple data sources advanced research methodologies and leading-edge PMR capabilities to provide a holistic understanding of markets stakeholders and evolving healthcare landscapes. Role Summary Experience in Primary Market Research: 3 years Manage multiple PMR projects under tight timelines interfacing with global clientele and prioritize requests based on the criticality and business need as agreed with the stakeholders Reporting to a Senior Consultant Responsibilities: Support the end-to-end delivery of quantitative Primary Market Research (PMR) projects across diverse therapy areas including studies such as ATU demand estimation market assessments patient flow patient journey/buying process segmentation and other strategic research initiatives Design and refine questionnaires and discussion guides incorporating guidance from senior team members to ensure research objectives are effectively addressed Conduct robust data analysis including reviewing tabulations coding open-ended responses developing table specifications and validating outputs ensuring findings are accurate insightful and methodologically sound Develop PowerPoint report templates and client deliverables synthesizing research findings into clear compelling narratives that address key business questions and support strategic decision-making Provide regular progress updates to project leads and managers while contributing to internal discussions on research findings implications and recommendations Perform thorough quality control and final review of project outputs to ensure all deliverables are accurate error-free and client-ready Effectively manage stakeholder communication and support project lead in client communications through emails presentations and conference calls Demonstrate strong ownership and accountability as an individual contributor delivering high-quality work with minimal supervision while maintaining productivity efficiency and adherence to project timelines. Actively contribute to personal capability development through continuous learning and performance improvement Demonstrate flexibility and curiosity to work across a broad range of sectors within the Healthcare industry including Pharmaceuticals Life Sciences Biotechnology Medical Devices and Healthcare Services developing a strong understanding of industry trends and business challenges What were looking for: Bachelors or Masters degree in Life Sciences; MBA preferred Relevant Experience of 3-4 years. Preferential consideration will be given to candidates with experience in consulting and market research within the pharmaceutical domain Experience/ academic background for sectors encompassing HealthCare industry (Pharmaceutical Life Sciences Biotechnology and Healthcare services) Experienced with quantitative PMR research and on a variety of therapy areas High skills of interpretation and analysis (quantitative qualitative and integration of different sources of data assets) Ability to understand the link between client needs data and its application Experience in designing/ developing questionnaire and discussion guide as per clients objective Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills Good innovative thinking abilities and solution-oriented approach to work Should be very comfortable with MS Word PowerPoint and Excel

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