Associate Project Manager - Quantitative Research

STEM; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Inizio Ignite, the Research Partnership unit of Inizio, is seeking a Project Manager to cost and oversee fieldwork setup and data collection for healthcare market research projects. You will help streamline operations and propose improvements to the project management function.

You will coordinate timelines, liaise with clients and suppliers, and ensure deliverables are handed over to the research team with accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in market research project management (quantitative)
• Experience managing healthcare market research projects
• Knowledge of the fieldwork agency landscape
• Strong project management skills and adherence to timelines
• Ability to multitask and coordinate with stakeholders
• Collaborative team player with strong communication
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent numerical skills and data interpretation

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, obtaining and negotiating costs from external suppliers and panel providers
• Updating suppliers on quotes and status
• Overseeing fieldwork management to ensure smooth execution
• Handing over deliverables to the research team
• Coordinating Data Processing work per project specs
• Managing project timelines with internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinating team meetings and agendas
• Potential line management responsibilities for junior staff
• Handling pharmacovigilance and adverse event reporting
• Coordinating client and supplier Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Managing client and supplier invoices with Finance

Skills

Market research

Project management

Healthcare research

Multitasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Numerical skills

Job description

Job Description:

Inizio Ignite, Research Partnership

InizioIgnite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connectedexpertiseacross Research Partnership, Putnam,Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth ofexpertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health. Our Research Partnership healthcare market research team provides research and insights to inform and power healthcare decisions. Serving a variety of clients across the lifecycle, ourexpertiseincludesdata, research & insights (proprietary syndicated and custom research)and brand tracking (ATU).Proudly part ofInizio– the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment - supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.

Role Overview

The role of the Project Manager is to cost and oversee the set up and management of fieldwork and data collection to ensure successful completion within best practices. You will also be expected to contribute to company operations processes; providing proactive ideas and plans about improving the efficiency of the project management function and projects. Core, but not exclusive, responsibilities will include:

What youll be doing

• Responsibility for sourcing, obtaining and negotiating commercially advantageous costs from external suppliers and panel providers for Research Partnership project proposals
• Updating suppliers on the status of their quotes
• Overseeing the smooth running of fieldwork management
• Successful handover of project deliverables to research team:
• Coordination of Data Processing (DP) work and deliverables, based on specs and templates provided by the project team (Quant-only)
• Own, coordinate and update project timelines with internal research and external client and supplier stakeholders
• Take ownership for coordinating project team meetings,
• Opportunity to develop line management responsibilities for junior members of the team
• Responsibility for Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Event reporting
• Coordination of client and supplier Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Client and supplier invoice management (PO numbers, invoicing and liaison with Finance team)
• You will own specific sub-topics as a member of one of the department’s Pillars (Clients, Suppliers, People, Innovation, Operational Excellence)

What youll need

• More than 3 years of experience in market research project management (quantitative research)
• Experience managing healthcare market research projects
• Knowledge of the fieldwork agency landscape
• Strong project management skills (adhering to agreed timelines, troubleshooting and communication with internal and external stakeholders)
• Ability to multitask
• Collaboration and working as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent numerical skills

Ideal profile:

• You are proactive, dedicated and enthusiastic, with a 'can do' attitude and approach
• You demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as strengths in organisation and prioritisation
• You are a collaborative team player who works well with colleagues
• You communicate ideas and issues in an effective, straightforward fashion
• You are highly motivated and want to seize opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

Artificial Intelligence

Inizio may use AI technologies to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. We are committed to fair, inclusive, and human-led hiring practices. Dont meet every requirement? Thats okay! We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

Dont meet every job requirement? Thats okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If youre excited about this role, but your experience doesnt perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.