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 we’re looking for:
Bachelor’s or Master’s 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 client’s 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
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
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