Primary Market Research - Consultant/ Project Manager

PharmaACE; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm based in Thousand Oaks, CA, is seeking PMR experts to manage high-impact client engagements in the Life Sciences industry. The role demands strong leadership skills and experience in market research, ensuring high-quality deliverables that align with client objectives in a dynamic team environment. The ideal candidates have 4–10 years experience and advanced degrees.

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of experience in Primary Market Research in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
• Strong expertise in methodologies and insight generation.
• Ability to manage end-to-end research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of qualitative and quantitative market research projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to drive value through research.
• Draft client-ready deliverables with a focus on storytelling.

Skills

Pharmaceutical market research

Data interpretation

Client-facing skills

Leadership

Research methodology

Education

Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s, or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking PMR experts with diverse experience across consultant and project manager levels. This role involves leading high-impact client engagements and managing delivery operations within key accounts in the Life Sciences industry. Depending on level and experience, the individual will contribute to or manage end-to-end project execution, ensuring high-quality deliverables and strong alignment with client objectives. This individual will interact with cross-functional teams to drive actionable insights and ensure delivery of high-quality market research.

Responsibilities

• Support or lead end-to-end delivery of qualitative and quantitative primary market research (PMR) projects for clients in the Life Sciences industry
• Ensure alignment of research outputs with client objectives and timelines
• Contribute to the synthesis of data into strategic, actionable insights
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams and client stakeholders to drive value through research
• Stay current on therapeutic area dynamics, competitive landscape, and market trends
• Support PMR (qualitative and quantitative) project execution, including questionnaire/discussion guide development, vendor coordination, and data quality checks
• Assist with secondary research and perform initial analysis of qualitative and quantitative data to support and contextualize primary research findings under the guidance of other team members
• Draft client-ready deliverables (e.g., toplines, slides, summary reports) with a focus on clear, insight-driven storytelling
• Actively contribute to and help facilitate discussions and brainstorming sessions to shape research insights and strategic implications
• Attend client meetings as needed to present and provide delivery support while facilitating coordination between multiple vertical and hybrid teams (onsite and remote)
• Build therapeutic area expertise and strengthen knowledge of PMR methodologies
• Lead market research project execution across assigned onsite client accounts, ensuring alignment with timelines, quality standards, and client objectives
• Serve as the primary point of contact for brand-specific market research (qualitative and quantitative) initiatives across business units and therapeutic areas
• Oversee all phases of market research delivery to ensure integrated, insight-driven outputs
• Manage senior client relationships to maintain engagement continuity, proactively address research-related issues, and support evolving business needs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams outside PMR to be a thought partner and drive strategic and actionable insights for clients
• Monitor project health, mitigate research delivery risks, and maintain clear, proactive communication with client stakeholders and internal leadership
• Stay current on therapeutic area developments and industry trends to provide context-rich, forward-looking insights that enhance the value of MR outputs

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s, or equivalent) preferred from a recognized institution
• 4–10 years of professional experience in Primary Market Research, varying by designation, with exposure to U.S.-based qualitative and quantitative market research projects in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry
• Strong expertise in pharmaceutical market research, with a deep understanding of methodologies, study design, data interpretation, and insight generation
• Proven experience managing end-to-end delivery of primary and secondary research initiatives across therapeutic areas and brand lifecycles
• Solid grasp of pharma commercialization dynamics and the ability to translate research findings into actionable recommendations for commercial teams
• Ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams in hybrid (onsite + remote) settings, ensuring high-quality, timely execution
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations, resolve issues, and build trusted relationships
• Willingness to be onsite at client locations as required

Location

Thousand Oaks, CA

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management, Business Development, and Research

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services