Senior Specialist - Vaccines Market Research

Job Description

In alignment with our company strategy to leverage Digital, Data, and Analytics Human Health has launched the HH Digital, Data and Analytics (HHDDA) organization, in support of its aspiration to become the premier data-first commercial biopharma organization. This central organization is focused on the application of data, analytics, and insights across the end-to-end commercialization process, to drive data-driven decision making, on behalf of our patients and customers. 

As HHDDA continues its transformation, to bring premier capabilities to Human Health, we are seeking dynamic talent for the role of Senior Specialist - Vaccines Market Research.

As a strategic partner to the business, the Market Research Senior Specialist, is responsible for understanding business challenges and managing market research to guide commercial decisions. This position will be responsible for a broad range of research activities, supporting our HPV business area for US & Global markets. This individual is expected to be collaborative and a strong team player, interacting with multiple internal and external groups, to influence decision-making for the teams they support, while working closely with their Team Leader. This role requires understanding of primary market research methodologies, syndicated reports and secondary data that can be leveraged for actionable recommendations.

A successful Market Research Senior Specialist will have demonstrated an ability to work independently in a rapidly changing environment, while exhibiting a transformational mindset, managing competing priorities, and demonstrating resilience to effectively produce results. 

Primary activities include but are not limited to the following: 

In collaboration with the Team Leader, the Market Research Senior Specialist will manage all aspects of primary market research including:

• Framing business questions to support team strategy.

• Developing research/analysis plans.

• Drafting requests for proposals and articulation of the hypotheses to be tested.

• Selecting appropriate agency partners.

• Managing the research process to deliver an objective understanding of customers, competitors, products, and market developments. 

• Adhering to compliance requirements. 

• Managing budgets and modifies plans/budgets as changing business needs warrant.

Education:

• Required:  BA/BS

• Preferred: MBA/MS

Knowledge and Skills:

• A total of 3 years of relevant work experience in functions including marketing, consumer insights, market research, or sales / business analytics sales analytics.  

• Well-developed analytical skills, strong problem-solving and demonstrated ability to think strategically and objectively.

• Can apply market research methods and models, is conversant with basic research techniques.

• Orientation toward collaboration/teamwork, ability to lead teams in execution of market research, interest in ongoing learning.

• Ability to work independently, communicate effectively and a strong desire to lead change.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Industry

• Knowledge of the US Healthcare Environment

• Knowledge of the Consumer Healthcare or DTC Environment

• Experience in a large multi-national corporation

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated a