Primary Market Research (Pharma/Lifesciences)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Primary Market Research (Pharma/Lifesciences) based in India.This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact primary market research initiatives across the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and lifesciences sectors. You will work closely with global clients and cross-functional stakeholders to turn complex business questions into meaningful customer and market insights. The position combines quantitative and qualitative research, advanced analytics, and emerging AI/ML capabilities to support commercial and strategic decision-making. You will independently manage multiple research projects while guiding Analysts and Senior Analysts to deliver high-quality outcomes. The role also provides exposure to senior stakeholders, business development initiatives, and thought leadership activities. You will operate in a collaborative, international environment where innovation, automation, and continuous learning are strongly encouraged.AccountabilitiesLead multiple Primary Market Research projects independently, managing project scope, timelines, quality, documentation, and delivery while ensuring agreed service levels are met.Manage day-to-day communication with client stakeholders, providing clear updates on project progress, milestones, risks, bottlenecks, and recommended actions.Partner with stakeholders across markets, countries, and business segments to translate strategic business questions into effective survey and interview questions.Design quantitative surveys, qualitative interview guides, and research methodologies that capture meaningful customer opinions, behaviors, perceptions, and experiences.Develop research designs covering customer segmentation, sample sizes, representation, and universe coverage to ensure robust and reliable research outcomes.Coordinate with external market research vendors to ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality data collection.Develop analysis plans for survey and interview data and translate findings into actionable insights aligned with business objectives and marketing ROI.Conduct competitor and market analysis to identify performance gaps, emerging opportunities, competitive advantages, and areas for improvement.Perform wave-over-wave analysis across customer surveys and in-depth interviews to identify changes in customer perceptions, behaviors, and competitive performance over time.Collaborate with advanced analytics teams to identify opportunities to apply AI/ML and automation to optimize Primary Market Research processes.Develop analytical and AI-enabled solutions supporting pharmaceutical sales, marketing, and commercial operations.Contribute to proposals, RFP responses, RFQs, and other business development initiatives across multiple client engagements.Manage and mentor small teams of Analysts and Senior Analysts, supporting their development, knowledge-sharing, and understanding of Primary Market Research methodologies.Drive automation through reusable code, AI-assisted workflows, scalable analytics solutions, and standardized processes.Build and maintain knowledge repositories, reusable assets, SOPs, and quality frameworks to improve delivery efficiency and consistency.Develop new analytical capabilities, identify opportunities for growth, and contribute to organizational capability-building initiatives.Contribute to whitepapers, thought leadership, internal assets, and capability-building programs.Create and deliver compelling presentations, storyboards, and recommendations to senior client stakeholders during project delivery and business development activities.Ensure compliance with established governance, quality, and organizational processes while maintaining a strong focus on client satisfaction and business impact.Requirements5–9 years of professional experience in Primary Market Research, with strong exposure to both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.2–4 years of experience in healthcare, lifesciences, pharmaceutical analytics, or a closely related domain is preferred.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent qualification, in Operational Research, Statistics, Economics, Applied Mathematics, or another quantitative discipline; an MBA is an advantage.Strong experience in survey design, interview and discussion guide development, research analysis planning, report structuring, and insight generation.Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to quickly interpret research findings and translate them into clear business recommendations.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SQL, and SPSS or R, along with hands-on experience in Power BI or Tableau.Experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP is a plus.Strong understanding of pharmaceutical commercial analytics is highly desirable.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate complex findings clearly to senior stakeholders.Strong interpersonal, leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, particularly in global and cross-functional environments.Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively within a matrix organization.Strong storytelling and storyboarding capabilities, with the ability to transform analytical findings into compelling business narratives.A proactive mindset toward innovation, continuous learning, AI adoption, automation, and emerging analytical technologies.Demonstrated ownership, attention to quality, customer focus, and ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.BenefitsCompetitive compensation aligned with experience and market standards.Opportunity to work on high-impact pharmaceutical, healthcare, and lifesciences research projects with global stakeholders.Exposure to advanced analytics, AI/ML, automation, and emerging technologies applied to commercial and market research challenges.Opportunities for leadership, mentoring, capability building, and professional growth.Collaborative and internationally oriented work environment.Opportunities to contribute to thought leadership, business development, and innovative analytical solutions.Potential access to flexible working arrangements and employee benefits, subject to the applicable company policies and location.A strong learning environment focused on continuous development and adoption of new technologies.How Jobgether WorksWe use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. 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