Senior Manager

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

Job summary

Inizio Ignite | Research Partnership is looking for an Associate Director to co-manage their research hub in Gurugram. The role involves overseeing project delivery and managing a team to ensure high-quality outputs across various research projects.

The ideal candidate has at least 9 years of market research experience, especially within healthcare, and possesses strong client management and project leadership skills. They will play a key part in developing business and shaping team strategies while ensuring alignment with broader organisational goals.

Qualifications

• At least 9 years of experience in market research, including within the healthcare industry.
• Significant experience in leading projects and client management.
• Desire to progress in business development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project teams and the delivery of quantitative research projects.
• Act as the primary contact with clients for project delivery.
• Shape research approaches and questionnaire design.
• Oversee analysis and reporting processes, ensuring high standards.

Skills

Client management

Project leadership

Market research

Collaboration

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.

Role Overview

The Associate Director will co‑manage the Research Partnership hub, reporting to a Director. You will be part of a collaborative global team, working alongside experienced researchers and contributing to the delivery of high‑quality research across a range of projects.

What you’ll be doing

• Oversee project teams and the delivery of quantitative research projects, ensuring high‑quality outputs across all stages of the research process.
• Act as the primary point of contact with clients on day‑to‑day project delivery, ensuring their needs are met, while escalating and aligning with the Project Lead where appropriate.
• Shape the research approach, including input into project scope and questionnaire design (and directly contributing to writing questionnaires where required), ensuring alignment with client objectives and business questions.
• Oversee the analysis and reporting process, while also contributing hands‑on where needed, ensuring deliverables are clear, insight‑led and delivered to a consistently high standard.
• Co‑lead and develop the India‑based research team, with responsibility for performance management, personal development, training and recruitment, ensuring high levels of engagement.
• Ensure the quality of the work completed by the team you manage, setting clear expectations for quality and consistency and providing feedback and coaching to ensure the team delivers to the required standards.
• Write proposals, identifying opportunities for growth and contributing to revenue generation.
• Help shape team strategy and ways of working, ensuring alignment with broader organisational objectives and best practices.

What you’ll need

• At least 9 years of experience in market research, including within the healthcare industry.
• Significant experience in leading projects and client management.
• A desire to progress your business development skills, with the ultimate aim of generating your own clients.

Ideal candidate should be

• Proactive, dedicated and enthusiastic, with a "can do" attitude and approach.
• Accurate and detail‑oriented, with strengths in organisation and prioritisation.
• A collaborative team player who works well with colleagues.
• A communicator who conveys ideas and issues in an effective, straightforward fashion.
• Highly motivated and eager to seize opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.