Primary Market Research - Consultant/ Project Manager

PharmaACE • thousand oaks, ca, United States • $90 - $130 / year • 2h ago

Overview

We are seeking PMR experts with diverse experience across consultant and project manager levels. This role involves leading high-impact client engagements and managing delivery operations within key accounts in the Life Sciences industry. Depending on level and experience, the individual will contribute to or manage end-to-end project execution, ensuring high-quality deliverables and strong alignment with client objectives. This individual will interact with cross-functional teams to drive actionable insights and ensure delivery of high-quality market research.

Responsibilities

Support or lead end-to-end delivery of qualitative and quantitative primary market research (PMR) projects for clients in the Life Sciences industry
Ensure alignment of research outputs with client objectives and timelines
Contribute to the synthesis of data into strategic, actionable insights
Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams and client stakeholders to drive value through research
Stay current on therapeutic area dynamics, competitive landscape, and market trends
Support PMR (qualitative and quantitative) project execution, including questionnaire/discussion guide development, vendor coordination, and data quality checks
Assist with secondary research and perform initial analysis of qualitative and quantitative data to support and contextualize primary research findings under the guidance of other team members
Draft client-ready deliverables (e.g., toplines, slides, summary reports) with a focus on clear, insight-driven storytelling
Actively contribute to and help facilitate discussions and brainstorming sessions to shape research insights and strategic implications
Attend client meetings as needed to present and provide delivery support while facilitating coordination between multiple vertical and hybrid teams (onsite and remote)
Build therapeutic area expertise and strengthen knowledge of PMR methodologies
Lead market research project execution across assigned onsite client accounts, ensuring alignment with timelines, quality standards, and client objectives
Serve as the primary point of contact for brand-specific market research (qualitative and quantitative) initiatives across business units and therapeutic areas
Oversee all phases of market research delivery to ensure integrated, insight-driven outputs
Manage senior client relationships to maintain engagement continuity, proactively address research-related issues, and support evolving business needs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams outside PMR to be a thought partner and drive strategic and actionable insights for clients
Monitor project health, mitigate research delivery risks, and maintain clear, proactive communication with client stakeholders and internal leadership
Stay current on therapeutic area developments and industry trends to provide context-rich, forward-looking insights that enhance the value of MR outputs

Qualifications

Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s, or equivalent) preferred from a recognized institution
4–10 years of professional experience in Primary Market Research, varying by designation, with exposure to U.S.-based qualitative and quantitative market research projects in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry
Strong expertise in pharmaceutical market research, with a deep understanding of methodologies, study design, data interpretation, and insight generation
Proven experience managing end-to-end delivery of primary and secondary research initiatives across therapeutic areas and brand lifecycles
Solid grasp of pharma commercialization dynamics and the ability to translate research findings into actionable recommendations for commercial teams
Ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams in hybrid (onsite + remote) settings, ensuring high-quality, timely execution
Strong client-facing skills with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations, resolve issues, and build trusted relationships
Willingness to be onsite at client locations as required