Consultant-Secondary Research

IQVIA; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Bengaluru is seeking an experienced life sciences market research consultant to deliver and manage ad-hoc research for pharma and life sciences clients. You will conduct desk research, perform quantitative analysis using IQVIA data assets, and develop storyboards for stakeholder-ready insights.

The role requires leading strategic engagements across market landscape analysis, competitive intelligence, and portfolio strategy, while managing client communications and timelines.

Qualifications

• Proficient in desk research and synthesis of insights.
• Experience applying multiple data sources to client objectives.
• Strong ability to present data-driven recommendations to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth desk research to understand target markets and opportunities.
• Lead strategic consulting engagements on market landscape, sizing, and portfolio strategy.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data and craft client-ready presentations.
• Manage end-to-end delivery, timelines, and client communications.
• Support business development through proposal creation and stakeholder management.
• Drive innovation via AI/automation and contribute to new offerings.

Skills

Secondary Research

Pharma/Life Science domain

Market access

Market assessment

Patient journey

Epidemiology

Education

Graduate or Postgraduate in Life Sciences

Job description

Must Have Skills:

Secondary Research, Pharma/Life Science domain, Market access, Market assessment, Patient journey, Epidemiology

Job Overview

Deliver and manage ad-hoc research requests for pharma and life sciences companies, including market assessments, competitive analyses, digital health roadmaps, epidemiology studies, analog benchmarking, GTM strategies, and brand and portfolio strategies. Responsibilities include conducting desk research, performing quantitative analysis using IQVIA data assets, developing storyboards, managing stakeholders and projects, supporting business development, and driving process improvements.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth desk research to develop a comprehensive understanding of target markets, companies, or opportunities o Gather information using secondary sources and IQVIA data to generate actionable insights.
• Lead strategic consulting engagements across opportunity assessment, market landscape analysis, competitive intelligence, benchmarking, market sizing, and portfolio strategy.
• Analyze and integrate qualitative and quantitative data into client-ready presentations and recommendations.
• Manage end-to-end project delivery, act as the primary client/stakeholder contact, oversee timelines, and ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Support business development through proposal creation, stakeholder relationship management, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Drive innovation and operational excellence by leveraging AI/automation, improving processes, contributing to new offerings, and delivering internal trainings.

Technical Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Consulting, or Professional Services Outsourcing organizations
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into actionable insights.
• Experienced in designing research methodologies, leveraging multiple data sources, and aligning findings with client objectives.
• Capable of independently managing client communications, expectations, and stakeholder relationships.Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging global stakeholders.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented professional with a focus on innovation, process improvement, quality delivery, and problem-solving; prior Primary Intelligence experience is a plus.

Educational Qualification:

Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Life Sciences from a recognized premier institute