Research Manager

Research Partnership; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Inizio Ignite's Research Partnership team in Gurugram is seeking a Research Manager to oversee day-to-day delivery of healthcare market research projects and collaborate with senior staff.

You will write questionnaires, analyze data, prepare client-ready reports in PowerPoint, and support fieldwork with project teams. A proactive, detail-oriented candidate with 6+ years in healthcare market research is ideal. This role offers growth within a global advisory partner.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of market research experience with healthcare clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive and independent with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day delivery of multiple quantitative research projects with timelines and quality outputs.
• Write and refine questionnaires with input from senior team members.
• Conduct analysis, review data tables, code open-end responses, and support table specifications.
• Contribute to client deliverables, drafting report templates in PowerPoint and final reports.
• Collaborate with project management teams to support fieldwork execution and issue resolution.
• Provide regular updates to your manager on project progress.
• Assist in on-the-job coaching of junior team members where appropriate.

Skills

Market research

Healthcare knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Self-motivated

Tools

Excel

SPSS

Job description

Job Description

About Inizio Ignite:

Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across 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 of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health.

Company Descriptor

Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across 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 of expertise, 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, our expertise includes data, research & insights (proprietary syndicated and custom research) and brand tracking (ATU). Proudly part of Inizio – 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 Research Manager will play a pivotal role in the new hub, reporting to an Associate Director.

What You'll Be Doing

• Your role will involve supporting the day-to-day delivery of multiple quantitative research projects, ensuring timelines are met and outputs are delivered to a high standard.
• You will write and refine questionnaires, with input from senior team members, ensuring alignment with research objectives.
• You will be responsible for conducting analysis, including reviewing data tables, coding open-end responses and supporting development of table specifications, ensuring outputs are accurate and robust.
• You will contribute to the preparation of client deliverables, including drafting report templates in PowerPoint and supporting the development of final reports.
• You will work closely with project management teams to support fieldwork execution and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
• You will provide regular updates to your manager on project progress and will begin to contribute to internal discussions on findings and implications.
• You will also support on-the-job coaching of more junior team members where appropriate.

What You'll Need

• 6+ years of experience in market research with healthcare experience.
• Appreciation of marketing / client side issues
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Good communication skills - both verbal and written
• Ability to multi task under pressure and to tight deadlines
• High level of proficiency with Excel or SPSS

Ideal candidate should be

• 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. Don't meet every requirement? That's okay! We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.