Market Research Manager

Location: Mettawa, Illinois

Country: United States

Category: Marketing

Workplace Location: Remote

Employment Type: Contract

Posted Date: March 26, 2026

Job ID: 645948

Job Description

The Planet Group is seeking a Market Research Manager to join one of our well-known global pharmaceutical clients.

  • Pay: $81-86.06/hr depending on experience 
  • Location: 100% remote
Market Research Manager Responsibilities:
  • Lead Market insights and analytics projects to facilitate and develop actionable recommendations based on market insights that address key business needs and objectives
  • Help internal partners/stakeholders make informed strategic and operational decisions
  • Independently lead Business Intelligence planning, implementation, communication of results, and alignment of brand strategies and plans
  • Manage all aspects of Business Intelligence including initiation of the RFP process, Vendor Selection, Study Design, Contract Execution, Budget Management, and providing direction on the Scope of Services to be provided by such resources
  • Independently lead all aspects of project planning, such as coordination, setting timelines, scheduling participant meetings, shaping conclusions and recommendations, presenting interim and final results, and communicating all project progress/initiatives to Brand Teams, Senior Management, and/or Vendors, where appropriate
  • Serve as the Pipeline Commercialization and Strategy Market Research point of contact supporting different Neuroscience assets (focus on migraine), becoming a trusted partner to Brand Leadership, guiding brand strategy and advising on key initiatives based on knowledge of the business and market through primary market research, data and analytics, and competitive intelligence capabilities
  • Enable and demonstrate leadership on the cross-functional business teams across pipeline indications, to make better and more rapid business decisions by framing & prioritizing critical brand questions
  • Provide insights to both current & future market dynamics while proactively identifying and developing analytics solutions to ensure data driven and objective decision-making
  • Play a leading role in the continuous brand planning process based on a deep understanding of the market drivers, patient journey, competition and positioning highlighting opportunities to enhance patient and HCP experience and plans to address leverage points & gaps
  • Ensure all PCS market research activities are conducted on time, within budget, and in accordance with financial and ethical compliance guidelines
  • Work cross functionally to drive workstreams forward
Market Research Manager Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree (e.g. Masters or PhD) is preferred
  • Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech a preferred and pipeline experience a plus
  • Strong communication skills verbal and in writing, attention to detail, and problem solving
  • Strong ability to create visually impactful slides and craft compelling executive-level story from primary and secondary insights
  • Versed in secondary research and analytics using commonly used biotech data sources including epidemiology, treatment landscape, analyst reports and competitor analysis
  • Prior pharmaceutical market research and analytics experience strongly preferred
  • Well-versed in conducting quantitative, qualitative and competitive intelligence and solid experience with secondary research and analytics using commonly used biotech data sources including epidemiology, treatment landscape, analyst reports and competitor analysis
  • Strong ability to create visually impactful slides and craft compelling executive-level story from primary and secondary insights
  • Ability to analyze real-world claims data

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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.

As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

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