Associate - Market Research - KMK Consulting

KMK is a global data analytics, technology, and strategy consulting company empowering leaders across the Life Sciences industries to take down the barrier between data and insights so they can maximize their brand's success and change patient's lives.

KMK has four business arms spanning commercial operations and analytics, HEOR/RWE, data science on-site staffing and support, and strategic market research. We help to optimize business strategy and operations by delivering cutting edge analytics from the broadest set of data sources, combined with deep technical and domain expertise. 

We have more than 200 employees worldwide, are growing rapidly, and are proud to count a number of the top 10 global Life Sciences companies as our customers. We serve clients with a high-touch on-site and onshore presence, leveraged by a global delivery platform.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and curious associate to join our growing commercial strategy & market research team during this exciting period of growth. The individual will be a recent graduate with an inquisitive mindset and a passion for healthcare research. Reporting into a manager in India and being an integral part of a Global team, with other team members based in the US and the UK. 

The successful candidates would be responsible for conducting the analysis of data derived from primary and secondary sources in support of answering our pharma/healthcare clients with their key business questions. As such, we are looking for someone with a keen interest in analytics and insights generation to be part of a wider project team and support with the preparation of reports and presentations. A core part of this role will also be secondary desk research where you will be required to conduct internet searches for background information on clients, therapies and healthcare trends. 

 Given where we are in the formation of our team, this really is an exciting time to join us and to have the opportunity to be part of what we are building. We are also constantly innovating and exploring novel approaches to primary research and data integration.

Importantly, given the nature of our client's work, we value a strong work ethic, creativity, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing demands. 

• Conduct desk research (e.g. internet search and compilation, review of previous research reports)
• Analyze quantitative data derived from primary market research methodologies.
• Analyze qualitative data from focus groups and individual depth interviews.
• Support the full project team with day-to-day operations based on client need.
• Prepare summary reports and presentations.
• Derive actionable insights from the summary reports.

• Bachelor's/master's degree in a relevant area.

• Must-have at least 6-7 months of experience with full-fledged primary market research projects in the healthcare industry.

• Strong analytical and communication skills (both oral and written) Self-starter and quickly able cquire the knowledge and experience needed to effectively undertake project work.
• Competence in using PowerPoint, Excel and Word is essential.
• Familiarity with statistical software like SPSS as well as basic programming skills are desirable.

• Enthusiasm and a desire to learn and grow.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and the mindset to want to build strategic thinking skills.
• A commitment to producing high quality work and learning from your mistakes.
• The ability to work well in a Global team.
• The ability to take responsibility.
• A proactive approach to work

KMK Consulting, Inc. is a fast-growing company with passionate, energetic, and dedicated people working in a dynamic and friendly environment. 

• Opportunity to work with Pharma/Life Science global customers.

• Great career opportunities and no glass ceiling to promotion
• Competitive salary, vacations, etc.
• Proactive workload/resourcing management.
• Uplifting culture that is supportive of its employees.
• Ability to choose your own path across qual, quant, therapy area expertise and business development.
• Flexible work schedule as long as you get all your commitments completed.
• Accessible and transparent leadership.