Associate Manager, Research Analytics

Job Description - Associate Manager, Research Analytics
Inizio Ignite, Putnam
Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health.
Our Putnam strategy consulting team bridges science and strategy to enable confident decision-making and build value for pharma. We partner with leading health and life science companies serving brand & commercial leaders, Medical Affairs, access & pricing, and R&D. Our expertise spans offerings including therapeutic area strategy, data & AI strategy, go-to-market strategy, commercialization & growth, value, pricing & access (VPA) strategy, and evidence generation. Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.
Role Overview
Profile - A dynamic and proactive professional with experience in SLR in life sciences
Skill and Expertise - FOR SLR BACKGROUND
What you'll be doing
Manages multiple workstreams and contributes to overall project execution driving the screening, data extraction, quality assessment, qualitative synthesis and value messaging
Provides guidance to analysts and project managers, ensuring high-quality output
Designs and develops protocols, search strategies, data extraction templates, and reports for literature review studies
Conducts peer review and auditing (quality checks) of records/full-text publications screened, data extracted, and quality assessments carried out by others
Assists in carrying out qualitative and quantitative synthesis
Supports client interactions
Collaborates with senior stakeholders on strategic frameworks, methodologies and overall project delivery
What you'll need
A degree in Life Sciences, Public Health/Health Economics, or equivalent from a reputed Tier 1 or Tier 2 college with 7-10 yrs of experience
Experience in designing, planning, executing and managing systematic review studies in healthcare domain. Expertise in screening title/abstract and full-text publications, data extraction and quality assessment
Ability to manage complex projects and drive structured problem-solving
Ability to distill complex data, interpret results and write technical reports with clear value messages
Excellent client communication and stakeholder management abilities
Strong project management capabilities
Educational Qualification - A degree in Life Sciences, Public Health/Health Economics, or equivalent from a reputed Tier 1 or Tier 2 college
Typical Experience - 7-10 years
Our Pledge
At Inizio, we value inclusivity, recognize the power of diversity, and inspire the next generation of changemakers. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome all applications regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or disability.
Artificial Intelligence
Inizio may use AI technologies to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. We are committed to fair, inclusive, and human-led hiring practices.
Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.