Primary Market Research - Consultant/ Project Manager

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

Location

Thousand Oaks, CA

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management, Business Development, and Research

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services