Primary Market Research Consultant

IQVIA; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in Gurugram, India, is recruiting a Primary Market Research Consultant to lead quantitative PMR projects across healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. You design studies, run analyses, and translate findings into actionable client insights for strategic decisions.

Reporting to Senior Consultant, you will mentor junior staff, manage timelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, client-ready deliverables and measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences; MBA preferred.
• 4–8 years of PMR experience, with pharma consulting preferred.
• Experience designing questionnaires and guides aligned to client objectives.
• Strong communication, storytelling, and presentation skills; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of quantitative PMR projects across therapy areas with high-quality, timely delivery.
• Independently design questionnaires and research instruments translating client objectives into methods.
• Drive analytics: data validation, tabulation review, coding, table specs, insight synthesis.
• Develop client deliverables with clear narratives, strategic implications, and actionable recommendations.
• Manage stakeholder interactions and project governance to meet IQVIA standards.
• Mentor Associate Consultants and Analysts to build capability and high performance.

Skills

PMR experience

Quantitative analysis

Data interpretation

Research design

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Life Sciences

Master's in Life Sciences

MBA

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Gurugram, India

Full time

R1554103

Job Description: Primary Market Research Consultant

About the team

The role sits within the Research & Intelligence (R&I) team, which specializes in delivering

integrated market research solutions by combining Primary Market Research (PMR) with

Secondary Desk Research (SDR) to generate actionable insights for clients. The team leverages

multiple data sources, advanced research methodologies, and leading-edge PMR capabilities

to provide a holistic understanding of markets, stakeholders, and evolving healthcare

landscapes.

Role Summary -

• Data-driven and detail-oriented Quantitative Primary Market Research Consultant who can support the design, execution, and analysis of quantitative PMR studies independently
• The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional team to deliver actionable insights that inform strategic decisions in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector
• Reporting to Senior Consultant / Assoc Principal

Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of quantitative Primary Market Research (PMR) projects, including ATUs, demand estimation, market assessments, patient journey/patient flow studies, segmentation, pricing and messaging research, and other strategic research initiatives, across multiple therapy areas, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery
• Independently design and refine questionnaires, discussion guides, and research instruments, translating client business objectives into robust research methodologies and actionable learning plans
• Drive the analytical workstream, including data validation, tabulation review, open-end coding oversight, table specification development, advanced data interpretation, and synthesis of key insights, ensuring analytical rigor and business relevance
• Develop compelling, insight-driven client deliverables by translating complex research findings into clear business narratives, strategic implications, and actionable recommendations that address key client objectives.
• Manage day-to-day stakeholder interactions, including project updates, status calls, research discussions, and issue resolution, while building strong working relationships and ensuring a positive client experience. Support stakeholder in client communication
• Own project governance and delivery excellence by overseeing timelines, risks, quality control processes, and resource coordination, ensuring all deliverables meet IQVIA quality standards and are client-ready
• Mentor and provide guidance to Associate Consultants and Analysts, reviewing their work, supporting capability development, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance
• Demonstrate strong consulting and problem-solving skills by contributing to study design, hypothesis generation, insight generation, and strategic recommendations that help clients make informed business decisions
• Act as a proactive individual contributor, managing multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision while driving operational efficiency, innovation, and best practices across engagements
• Demonstrate flexibility and curiosity to work across a broad range of sectors within the Healthcare industry, including Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, and Healthcare Services, developing a strong understanding of industry trends and business challenges
• Contribute to business growth through support of proposal development, capability presentations, thought leadership initiatives, and knowledge-sharing activities, helping strengthen the team's market research capabilities and client relationships.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences; MBA preferred
• 4–8 years of experience in PMR. Preferential consideration will be given to candidates with experience in consulting and market research within the pharmaceutical domain
• Experience/ academic background for sectors encompassing HealthCare industry (Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Healthcare services)
• Experienced with quantitative PMR research and on a variety of therapy areas
• High skills of interpretation and analysis (quantitative, qualitative and integration of different sources of data assets)
• Ability to understand the link between client needs, data and its application
• Experience in designing/ developing questionnaire and discussion guide as per client’s objective
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills
• Good innovative thinking abilities and solution-oriented approach to work
• Should be very comfortable with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure
• Ability to guide junior team members effectivel

(Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Healthcare services)

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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