What are the responsibilities and job description for the Market Research Program Manager position at GForce Life Sciences?
Market Research Program Manager
6 month contract
Remote, EST hours
Requirements
- Lead the design and execution of primary and secondary market research initiatives to generate actionable business insights supporting pipeline, pre-launch, and marketed products.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify business needs and translate them into strategic research plans and recommendations.
- Conduct and synthesize qualitative and quantitative research using innovative methodologies to support business decision-making.
- Manage external research vendors, including project oversight, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
- Analyze and integrate multiple data sources, including primary research and secondary data, to develop comprehensive insights and recommendations.
- Utilize secondary data sources such as prescription data, patient-level data, sales data, payer data, claims data, and electronic medical record (EMR) data.
- Work with third-party healthcare data providers, including IQVIA, Symphony Health, and similar data sources.
- Support strategic and analytical projects that contribute to commercial planning and business performance.
- Present findings and recommendations to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
- Operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Demonstrate strong analytical, project management, fiscal management, and decision-making skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline preferred (e.g., Public Health, Statistics, Management Science, Operations Research, Engineering, Accounting, Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field).
- Minimum of 7 years of experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- At least 1–2 years of experience in Data Analytics, Market Insights, Forecasting, Consulting, or a related function.
- Experience conducting and applying both primary and secondary market research.
- Proven ability to synthesize complex data into actionable business insights and recommendations.
- Experience working with healthcare datasets and commercial data sources.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to senior leadership.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within high-performing teams.
- Adaptability and effectiveness in a dynamic business environment.