Project Leader - Payer Research

Axtria - Ingenious Insights
Gurugram, Haryana, India

Job Title: Project Leader - Payer Research

Job Location: -Gurgaon/Noida/Bangalore/Pune/Hyderabad

Job Summary: - This role will be responsible for independently running end-to-end payer research projects for pharma clients. An expert in Payer Research who can guide external research agencies, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and deliver high-quality insights from scoping to final readout

Job Responsibilities: -

  • Own and run payer research projects end to end, from defining the business question and research design through execution, insight synthesis, and delivery
  • Guide and manage research agencies on methodology, questionnaires and discussion guides, respondent selection, fieldwork quality, and timelines
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (brand, market access, commercial, and analytics teams) to align on objectives, gather inputs, and share findings
  • Translate primary and secondary research into clear, actionable insights and recommendations
  • Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and vendor performance independently
  • Contribute towards Axtria tools and capabilities as per the business requirements
  • Support other research and analytics workstreams as business needs evolve Job Requirements: -
  • Overall, 4-5+ years of rich experience in market research, preferably in the Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences / Healthcare domain
  • We are looking for experts in the space of payer research, with proven experience driving such projects independently
  • Hands-on experience in payer research such as market access, pricing and reimbursement, formulary decision-making, and payer segmentation and perception studies
  • Strong understanding of market research methodologies, both qualitative (IDIs, advisory boards) and quantitative (surveys, conjoint, etc.)
  • Experience in managing and directing external research agencies
  • Strong in structured thinking, asking the right questions, and a logical approach to analyze problems and situations
  • Excellent stakeholder management and ability to work across functions and geographies
  • Strong communication, project management, and storyboarding skills Qualification: -
  • BE/ B. Tech/ B. Pharma/ M. Pharma/ M. Tech/ MBA Must have Skills: -
  • Expertise in payer research and end-to-end ownership of market research projects, including agency management
  • Hands-on in SQL, MS Excel and PPT. Python knowledge a plusSkills that give you an edge: -
  • Exposure to adjacent areas such as HCP/ patient research, forecasting, or commercial analytics, enabling flexible deployment across projects
  • Familiarity with the US payer landscape and experience in specific therapy areas Must have Skills: -
  • Expertise in pharma real-world data like APLD, EMR, Prescription data, formulary data, etc

Skills that give you an edge: -

  • Good to have work experience in building statistical modeling and/or AI/ML models using Python, R-Studio, PySpark, Keras, and TensorFlow

We will provide: -

  • An inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and ideas
  • A challenging and unique opportunity to contribute to the success of a transforming organization
  • Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
  • Vast opportunities for self-development: online Axtria Institute, learning opportunities through external certifications

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