Senior Manager Research Analytics

Inizio Ignite; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Inizio Ignite, a healthcare analytics leader in India, seeks an experienced Real-World Evidence (RWE) expert to lead analytics initiatives. You will work with rEW data sources, integrate claims and EHR datasets, and produce rigorous reports for pharma and healthcare clients.

The role requires a Master’s in a quantitative field and at least 10 years of experience in RWE or related domains, with strong communication and project leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Real-World Evidence (RWE) or related field with a track record of delivering analytical solutions for pharma/healthcare.
• Strong hands-on experience in real-world data sources (claims, EHR, registries, trials) and integrating multiple sources.
• Master's degree in Biostatistics, Data Science, Epidemiology, CS, Mathematics or related quantitative field.
• Understanding of the pharma/healthcare ecosystem including drug development, HEOR, pharmacovigilance, market access.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with clients and cross-functional teams; strong presentation and stakeholder skills.
• Proven ability to lead and execute multiple projects with minimal supervision, delivering high-quality results on time.
• Strong analytical mindset to translate business questions into analytical approaches and actionable insights.
• Commitment to continuous learning and adoption of new methodologies and tools.
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to process improvements and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage RWE analytics projects with minimal supervision.
• Integrate diverse real-world data sources for evidence generation.
• Develop and document reproducible analysis plans and code (SAS/R/Python/SQL).
• Prepare high-quality RWE reports, study docs, and client presentations.
• Communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to methodological improvements.

Skills

RWE analytics

RWD data sources

Client communication

Project management

Mentoring

Data interpretation

Scientific communication

Education

Master's in Biostatistics/Data Science/Epidemiology/CS/Math

Tools

SAS

R

Python

SQL

Job description

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Real-World Evidence (RWE), healthcare analytics, or a related field, with a proven track record of delivering analytical solutions for the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Strong hands-on experience in real-world data (RWD) sources, including medical claims, pharmacy claims, electronic health records (EHRs), chart review data, disease registries, healthcare surveys, clinical trial data, and other healthcare databases. Experience working with multiple data sources and integrating them for evidence generation is highly desirable.
• Minimum qualification of Master's in either Biostatistics/Data Science/Epidemiology/ Computer Science/Mathematics, or another relevant quantitative discipline.
• Good understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare ecosystem, including drug development, market access, medical affairs, epidemiology, or health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to interact effectively with clients and cross-functional stakeholders. Strong presentation, stakeholder management, project management, and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Proven ability to independently lead and execute multiple projects with minimal supervision while ensuring high-quality deliverables, adherence to timelines, and effective risk management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business questions into analytical approaches and communicate actionable insights.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, with the ability and willingness to adopt new methodologies, technologies, analytical tools, and industry best practices.
• Supporting mentoring junior team members, contributing to process improvements, and supporting business development initiatives will be an added advantage.

Any specific information that you would want us to gather from the candidates.

• Relevant Experience: At least 6 years of relevant experience within the overall professional experience in Real-World Evidence (RWE), healthcare analytics, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related domain.
• Scientific Publications: Experience as an author or co-author of peer-reviewed publications, conference abstracts, posters, or presentations is highly desirable. Demonstrated contributions to scientific dissemination and evidence generation will be considered an advantage.
• Programming Skills: Strong hands-on programming expertise is required. Proficiency in SAS, R, Python, and SQL is essential, with the ability to write efficient, reproducible, and well-documented code for data extraction, transformation, analysis, and reporting.
• Technical Reporting & Client Communication: Demonstrated experience in preparing high-quality RWE technical reports, statistical analysis reports, study documentation, client presentations, and executive summaries. Ability to effectively communicate complex analytical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders is essential.
• Data Analysis & Visualization: Experience in analyzing large healthcare datasets and presenting insights using appropriate statistical methods, visualizations, and reporting tools is preferred.
• Quality & Compliance: Familiarity with industry’s best practices for documentation, quality control, reproducible research, and adherence to applicable regulatory and client standards is desirable.

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