Job Description

Assistant Manager - LifesciencesNoida Roles and responsibilities Project Management
Independently manage and collaboratively execute customized business research projects focused on procurement and business strategies, for numerous clients including largemidsized life sciences corporations and professional service firms
Lead one or more project teams, guiding team(s) on all aspects including scoping, timelines, content structuring, research methodologies, and client communication
Deliver high-quality, client-ready outputs consistently
Conduct continuous quality management of the outputs to ensure consistency and timeline adherence
Be pragmatic in deciding required involvement and contribution in projects to ascertain efficient project execution and meet client commitments
Serve as a mentor to the project team members imparting experiential- and knowledge-based guidance, and providing constructive feedback (verbal and written); counsel analysts on technical and business skills to elevate their performance
Client Engagement
Interact with key client stakeholders to understand project requests and business needs, and communicate project progress/challenges
Serve as the primary POC for project-related communication to discuss/decide project timelines/scope and collect feedback
Undertake teleconference-based project kick-off calls and review meetings
Identify risks /issues and escalate to the reporting manager (RM) and/or Client Lead (CL)
Identify up-selling/cross-selling opportunities in conjunction with the CL/RM
Participate in business proposals and new client pitch-decks to attract new business prospects and enhance business growth
Team and Career Management
Display exceptional project/team management skills maintaining high levels of motivation and work ethic among team members
Handle difficult situations such as dissatisfaction/disagreement among team members and escalate to RM, when essential
Function as the performance appraiser of 25 junior team members and be responsible for their overall career management
Training and Organisational Initiatives
Contribute to different organisational tasks such as hiring, training, and other organisational initiatives
Ideal Candidate Market research and/or consulting experience of 47 years; experience in procurement and commercial research/strategies is preferred
Good understanding and knowledge of the Life Sciences industry and dynamics; educational qualification in life sciences will be preferred, but not essential
Through knowledge of various secondary and primary research methodologies (including databases such as Nexis, Thomson, Factiva and Bloomberg)
Through knowledge of various secondary and primary research methodologies (including databases such as Thomson, Factiva, and LexisNexis)
Understanding of industry dynamics such as KPIs and frameworks such as SWOT analysis, Porters Five Forces, and GE-McKinsey Matrix
Potential of handling a large team of 10-15 employees as a single point of contact for their daily operational needs as well as overall needs related to career aspiration, performance, expectations, team building etc.
Team player
Motivated, fast thinking, dynamic person with strong business acumen
Motivated and dynamic person with strong business acumen
Work in demanding and high-pressure situations without compromising on work quality and timelines
Result oriented, self-driven, and solution seeker
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to do multitasking with ease
Ability to take tough/difficult decisions with reason and logic
Patient, calm, and composed demeanour
Quick grasp and ability to think on the feet
Quick learner with the ability to think outside the box
Strong people management skills
High value system, and fair and judicious in decision-making
Perseverant and can do attitude
Proactive in reaching out to others beyond his immediate area of responsibility to help/assist
Proactive collaborator
Able to lead by example
Subject-matter-expert who can indulge in unprompted knowledge-sharing
Efficient in handling difficult client and people situations
Education: Any Graduate
Industry: CRM/CallCentres/BPO/ITES/Med.Trans

Skills Required