Market Research Manager

Location: North Chicago, Illinois

Country: United States

Category: Marketing

Workplace Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Posted Date: May 5, 2026

Job ID: 647165

Job Description


The Planet Group is seeking a Market Research Manager to join one of our well-known global pharmaceutical client. This individual will be a strategic partner to Project and Asset Strategy teams, as well as BD/S&E and Corporate Strategy, providing insights to disease landscapes, dynamics, mechanisms of action and competitor data to inform on internal strategy.

  • Pay: $69-74.06/hr depending on experience 
  • Location: Hybrid in North Chicago, IL (Onsite T-TR)
Market Research Manager Responsibilities:
  • Use CI data collection tools and best practices
  • Share expert analysis and insights in a timely manner with key stakeholders and project teams to support decision making and strategic goals
  • Attend and summarize new findings from relevant congresses with intent to support the early portfolio, projects, Asset Teams and S&E/BD efforts
  • Support the development and maintenance of a repository of CI information and insights for TA Immunology that will become a central reference for business partners and teams
  • Operate Competitive Intelligence within the client's SOPs and CI policy and highest standard of professional conduct
Market Research Manager Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree health/life sciences required; Advanced degree (MS, PhD, PharmD) in Life Sciences/Medicine is preferred
  • 3-5+ years of Immunology CI experience; Immunology research and/or clinical experience is a plus; more than five years are more than welcome to be considered
  • Superior analytical skills are required with an understanding of a broad range of CI & market research methodologies
  • Strong oral, facilitation, and written communication skills; ability to distill complex information synthesized into concise and impactful messages and communications; PPT and EXCEL proficiency
  • Ability to interact effectively with/present to all levels of the organization; Stakeholder management and executive presence

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About The Planet Group

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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