Market Research Associate

PE Global International; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational pharmaceutical company in Basingstoke seeks a Market Research Associate for an initial 12-month contract role. The position is designed for candidates eager to develop experience in market research within a supportive team. Key responsibilities include analyzing data, designing market research studies, and collaborating with business partners. The ideal candidate will have a relevant bachelor's degree and strong analytical skills, with experience in market research preferred. This hybrid role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in life sciences, sociology or psychology.
• Previous Market Research and/or data analysis experience preferred (1-2 years), but transferable experience will be considered.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical industry is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of key therapeutic areas and market environment.
• Define problems and establish them by questioning internal customers.
• Build and maintain close working relationships with business partners.
• Demonstrate proficiency in data collection methodologies.
• Design, manage, analyze, and present market research.
• Deliver market research projects on schedule and within budget.
• Synthesize insights from multiple studies to deliver recommendations.
• Coordinate and implement affiliate market research plans.
• Support global and regional research to align with goals.

Skills

Curiosity

Good analytical skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative work

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, sociology or psychology

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Market Research Associate for an initial 12 month contract role with a leading multinational Pharma client based in Basingstoke - hybrid role.

This position is ideal for candidates looking to build experience in market research and develop their analytical skills within a supportive team environment in the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate will demonstrate curiosity, good analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of key therapeutic areas, market environment, treatment dynamics, competitor strategies, and customer types (HCPs, patients, consumers, payers).
• Define problems and business issues, demonstrating rigour in establishing the business problem by questioning internal customers appropriately.
• Build and maintain close working relationships with business partners to facilitate informed decision‑making.
• Demonstrate proficiency in data collection methodologies, accurately identify trends and patterns within primary and secondary data, and effectively communicate results in a manner that enables internal stakeholders to utilise insights for informed decision‑making (for example, forecast assumptions, brand performance and impact of promotional activities).
• Design, manage, analyse, and present market research using the most appropriate methodologies to deliver actionable insights and follow‑through.
• Deliver market research projects on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with local and global standards, with full ownership at each stage.
• Synthesise insights from multiple studies to deliver well‑rounded recommendations.
• Establish, coordinate, and implement affiliate market research plans in close cooperation with brand management.
• Support global and regional research to ensure alignment with organisational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in life sciences, sociology or psychology.
• Previous Market Research and/or data analysis experience preferred (1-2 years), but transferable experience will be considered.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Power BI is ideal, but not essential.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical industry is desirable but not essential.

Interested candidates should submit an up to date CV.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***