Consultant- Research & Insights

Project Role: Consultant- Research & InsightsWork Experience: 5 to 9 YearsWork location: Bangalore/GurugramWork Mode: HybridMust Have Skills: Secondary research expertise, pharma and life sciences background, consulting experience, storyboarding proficiency, good communicationJob DescriptionManage and deliver ad-hoc research projects for pharmaceutical and life sciences companies, including:Market assessmentsCompetitive analysesDigital health roadmapsEpidemiology studiesAnalog benchmarkingGo-to-Market (GTM) strategiesBrand and portfolio strategiesThe role involves conducting desk research, performing quantitative analysis using IQVIA data assets, developing storyboards, managing stakeholders and projects, and supporting business development and process improvements.Principal Accountabilities/Core ResponsibilitiesConduct in-depth desk research to understand target markets, companies, or opportunities: Gather information through secondary research and IQVIA data sources based on client-specific requirements.Integrate qualitative and quantitative data and present structured analysis with value-added insights.Lead strategic projects for pharma and life sciences companies, including:Opportunity assessmentDisease and market landscape analysisCompetitive intelligenceAnalog benchmarkingDigital roadmap developmentMarket sizingBrand and portfolio strategyEnsure high-quality outputs with minimal supervision; proactively identify risks/issues and escalate as needed.Project ManagementAct as project lead, owning assigned client accounts:Serve as main point of contact for clients/internal stakeholders.Prioritize workflow, oversee deliverable quality, negotiate timelines, and resolve issues promptly.Collaborate with team members to meet internal timelines and deliver high-quality outputs.Build and maintain strong client/stakeholder relationships.Education, Experience & Specialized KnowledgeGraduate or Postgraduate degree in Life Sciences from a recognized premier institute.Minimum 5 years’ experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Consulting, or Professional Services Outsourcing organizations.Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and presentation skills.Prior experience in Primary Intelligence preferred (not mandatory).Experience with Power BI and Python is a plus (not mandatory).Experience with IQVIA datasets preferred (not mandatory).Additional RequirementsAbility to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data with strong analytical and structured thinking skills to generate actionable insights.Expertise in designing project methodologies, leveraging cross-IQVIA resources, and extracting key learnings aligned with client objectives.Skilled in managing client expectations and communications independently.Strong interpersonal skills to engage across organizational levels and build collaborative relationships.Excellent communication and presentation skills, including PowerPoint, for global stakeholder interactions.Ability to conceptualize innovative research ideas and translate them into actionable plans.Highly detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and adaptable under pressure to deliver high-quality work.Self-motivated with strong work ethics; proactive in identifying issues and delivering impactful solutions.