Senior Specialist, Market Research

Job Description

In collaboration with the Team Leader, the Senior Specialist will manage all aspects of primary market research including: Framing business questions to support team strategy. Developing research/analysis plans. Drafting requests for proposals and articulation of the hypotheses to be tested. Selecting appropriate agency partners. Managing the research process to deliver an objective understanding of customers, competitors, products and market developments. Adhering to compliance requirements. Managing budgets and modifies plans/budgets as changing business needs warrant. Education Minimum Requirement: Undergraduate degree in related discipline required MBA or Master s degree in Business, Finance, Public Health, Policy, Pharmacy, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science preferred Required Experience and Skill: Minimum of 6+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech or management consulting industry . Well-developed analytical skills, strong problem-solving and demonstrated ability to think strategically and objectively. Can apply market research methods and models, is conversant with basic research techniques. Orientation toward collaboration/teamwork, ability to lead teams in execution of market research, interest in ongoing learning. Ability to work independently, communicate effectively and a strong desire to lead change. Preferred Experience and Skills: Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Industry Knowledge of the Healthcare Environment Experience in a large multi-national corporation