Research Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Research Manager
Location: Gurugram
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Healthcare Consulting
Experience: 5+ Years (Mandatory experience in the Pharmaceutical industry)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and analytical Research Manager to join our Market Research team in Gurugram. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmaceutical primary market research, with expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. This role requires hands-on experience in designing research studies, developing questionnaires, managing end-to-end project execution, deriving strategic insights, and leading high-performing research teams.

The successful candidate will partner with global pharmaceutical clients to generate actionable market insights that support business strategy, product commercialization, and market access decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of primary market research projects for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients.
• Design and execute qualitative and quantitative research studies across various therapeutic areas.
• Develop robust research methodologies, sampling plans, discussion guides, and questionnaires aligned with client objectives.
• Conduct questionnaire design, validation, pilot testing, and refinement to ensure data quality and research effectiveness.
• Manage all stages of research projects, including proposal development, research design, fieldwork coordination, data analysis, reporting, and client presentations.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify key trends, market opportunities, customer behaviors, and actionable business insights.
• Synthesize complex research findings into clear, concise, and impactful presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including client services, analytics, operations, and project management to ensure timely project delivery.
• Manage multiple concurrent research projects while maintaining quality, timelines, and client satisfaction.
• Mentor, coach, and manage junior researchers and analysts, ensuring continuous capability development and delivery excellence.
• Maintain high standards of research quality, compliance, and ethical practices throughout project execution.
• Stay updated with evolving pharmaceutical market trends, research methodologies, and industry best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical primary market research.
• Strong expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Proven experience in questionnaire design, discussion guide development, and survey programming inputs.
• Excellent understanding of research design, sampling techniques, statistical concepts, and data interpretation.
• Experience managing end-to-end primary research projects independently.
• Strong stakeholder and client management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring research teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with global pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare clients.
• Exposure to therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Immunology, Rare Diseases, Cardiovascular, Diabetes, or Specialty Care.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical product lifecycle, commercialization, market access, brand strategy, and competitive intelligence.
• Experience with advanced research platforms and survey tools is an added advantage.

Core Competencies

• Primary Market Research
• Qualitative Research
• Quantitative Research
• Questionnaire Design
• Survey Methodology
• Data Analysis & Insight Generation
• Client Relationship Management
• Project Management
• Team Leadership & People Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Presentation & Storytelling
• Pharmaceutical Market Knowledge
• Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail

What We're Looking For

• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive complex research engagements.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams.
• Ability to translate research findings into strategic business recommendations.
• High attention to quality, accuracy, and client satisfaction.
• Passion for delivering impactful insights that influence pharmaceutical business decisions.