IQVIA is inviting applications for the role of Associate Consultant – Market Research And Analytics in Bangalore, India. This hybrid opportunity is suitable for candidates with experience in healthcare, pharma analytics, market research, forecasting, consulting, and commercial analytics.

The selected candidate will work as an individual contributor on commercial analytics and business insights projects for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients. The role involves market assessment, go-to-market strategy, competitive intelligence, segmentation and targeting, customer analytics, resource optimization, and brand performance analytics.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver commercial analytics projects including forecasting, market assessment, competitive intelligence, customer analytics, segmentation and targeting, resource optimization, and brand performance analytics.
• Support pharmaceutical and healthcare clients in solving complex business problems through analytics-driven insights.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand objectives, gather requirements, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Lead and execute projects involving promotional effectiveness, ROI analysis, sales force effectiveness, pricing optimization, physician/patient profiling, and commercial strategy.
• Conduct primary and secondary market research to support strategic business decisions.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and commercial opportunities.
• Communicate findings and recommendations through impactful presentations and reports.
• Ensure timely project delivery and maintain high-quality documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement and delivery excellence across projects.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Operations Research, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, or MBA with relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Analytics, Commercial Analytics, Market Research, Forecasting, Consulting, or Healthcare/Pharma Analytics.
• Prior experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, life sciences, or consulting organizations is preferred.

Primary Skills and Expertise

• Market Assessment
• Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy
• Data Forecasting
• Competitive Intelligence
• Sales Force Effectiveness (SFE)
• Primary Market Research
• Secondary Market Research
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop strategic recommendations from complex datasets
• Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills

Technical and Analytical Skills

• Data Analytics and Healthcare/Pharma Analytics
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data analysis
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and Word
• SQL, Python, R, SAS
• Experience with predictive modeling, forecasting, segmentation, and targeting
• Knowledge of dashboarding and visualization tools; VBA experience is a plus
• Experience with advanced statistical and machine learning techniques, including Regression, Linear and Logistic Regression, Factor Analysis, Principal Component Analysis (PCA), Cluster Analysis, Decision Trees, Random Forest, Gradient Boosting Techniques, Time Series Analysis, and other advanced analytics and machine learning methodologies.

Preferred Background

• Pharmaceutical and healthcare consulting
• Market assessment and commercial strategy projects
• Forecasting and competitive intelligence
• Go-to-market planning
• Sales force effectiveness analytics
• Business insights and strategic recommendations
• Client-facing analytics and stakeholder management

Good to Have

• Familiarity with pharmaceutical industry concepts, terminology, and market dynamics.
• Experience in automating analytics solutions using Python or R.
• Exposure to machine learning model deployment.
• Participation in analytics competitions such as Kaggle.
• Self-driven, flexible, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.

About IQVIA

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and contract research services to the life sciences industry. The company applies human data science to help life sciences organizations reimagine clinical development and commercialization, speed innovation, and improve healthcare outcomes.

IQVIA creates intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply online through the official IQVIA application page.