EY Life Sciences Commercial Consultant | Quantitative Primary Market Research | Bengaluru

Job Description

Summary

Join EY India as a Life Sciences Commercial Consultant specializing in Quantitative Primary Market Research. Based in Bengaluru (or anywhere in India), this role is ideal for professionals with 2.5–5 years of experience in life sciences strategy, commercial strategy, and market access. You will work on projects spanning therapeutic areas (TAs), opportunity assessments, brand planning, and indication prioritization, supporting clients in Europe and emerging markets. The role involves conducting primary and secondary research, engaging with KOLs and payers, and delivering actionable insights to drive strategic decisions.

Job Details at a Glance

Responsibilities

Research & Analysis

• Conduct secondary research to build materials for primary market research.
• Prepare therapy area overviews, disease backgrounds, treatment algorithms, and competitive landscapes.
• Identify research gaps and develop materials such as discussion guides, screeners, pre-reads, and stimuli for primary interviews.
• Conduct primary interviews with KOLs and payers to gather insights on therapy areas, TPP perceptions, and strategic opportunities.
• Analyze data to identify trends, insights, and solutions to client research problems.

Client Deliverables & Presentation

• Develop impactful client decks and final reports using insights from primary and secondary research.
• Participate in and moderate workshops such as ad-boards, evidence generation workshops, and client advisory sessions.
• Prepare materials for client catch-up calls and present findings to internal stakeholders and executive leadership.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure research aligns with client objectives.
• Manage and maintain strong client relationships while delivering high-quality, timely outputs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Life Sciences (Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Biotechnology) from a top-tier institute.
• 2.5–5 years of experience in life sciences strategy, commercial consulting, or market access projects.
• Experience with opportunity assessments, brand planning, TPP research, and policy advisory.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, with added advantage in data visualization tools (Tableau, Qlik) or statistical tools (SAS, R, Python).
• Excellent verbal and written communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA in Pharma, Healthcare, or General Management (preferred).
• Experience in therapeutic areas such as oncology, immunology, rare diseases, and cardiovascular diseases.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Passionate, proactive, and able to deliver results within tight deadlines.

Why Join EY?

• Work on high-impact projects shaping strategy and market access for leading life sciences organizations.
• Collaborate with global teams and expand your expertise across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Access learning and development opportunities to grow your consulting and analytical skills.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and innovative culture that encourages collaboration and professional growth.
• Contribute to EY’s mission to build a better working world while gaining exposure to global healthcare markets.

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Advance your career in Life Sciences Commercial Strategy and Quantitative Research. Click the link below to apply directly on EY’s official careers page:
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