Pharmaceutical
Market Research

Principles & Practical Methods
Learn the principles of market research using practical examples of both qualitative and quantitative research design that inform and support key business decisions

Virtual Instructor-Led Course Dates
December 6-7, 2024 / March 5-6, 2025

Course Fees: $3,295 / Early Bird 1 Month Prior $2,995
“Marketing without data is like driving with your eyes closed.”
Dan Zarrella, Viral Marketing Scientist

New to market research or just developing a better understanding?


This course is designed for commercial team members who are responsible
for producing, managing, or contributing to the process of developing and
fielding market research initiatives in the pharmaceutical industry.

Why should you consider this specific training for your development?
For market research associates, this program is designed to provide you with the comprehensive knowledge and practical experience to select a methodology, design and field a study, analyze the research data and produce a summarized report of key findings.

For cross-functional commercial team members, this program will help you understand how to identify research needs, frame the research question, and align with your business intelligence partners to effectively gather data to support decision making.

What will you learn at this program?
We will discuss the unique attributes of primary and secondary research sources used to support market analysis, insights discovery and date-driven decision making.

As a training participant, you will learn the major stages of the research process, from problem identification, to data collection methods and fieldwork. We will review sample design, analyzing/interpreting data, writing research reports, and presenting summary findings.

We cover multiple design methods ranging from simple desk research, focus groups, one on one personal interviews, as well as surveys fielded online, and complex experimental designs involving sophisticated analytical techniques.
Acquire new knowledge and skills while leveraging previous experience, no matter how limited.
Learning Objectives
As a result of this program, you will be able to:
Select and manage commonly used market research tools and techniques to support key business decisions
Lead application of primary versus secondary market research to support the design and attribute selection for large scale qualitative and quantitative primary research
Partner with the commercial team to inform and field research to inform brand strategy
Program Topics
Topics are explored in plenary sessions followed by group discussion, tabletop case study exercises and a review of “what good looks like’ using real-world examples. Active participation is encouraged, and hands-on experience is certain.
The Research Process
Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methods
Primary & Secondary Market Research
Advanced Data Analysis Methods

Course Logistics & Dates

2024 Dates: May 8-9, 2024 / November 6-7, 2024
Delivery Modality: Virtual instructor-led training (VILT) workshop using TEAMS with live instructors, interactive discussion, onscreen exercises, breakouts, and teach-backs
Schedule:
DAY 1
9am to 12pm, and 2pm to 4:30pm EST*
The Research Process
Research Design
Problem Identification/Key Business Questions
Data Analysis Methods: Primary vs Secondary
Secondary Data Case Study: Market Definition & Opportunity Analysis
Case Study Review and Debrief
Storytelling with Data
DAY 2
9am to 12pm, and 2pm to 4:30pm EST
Primary Market Research
Qualitative vs. Quantitative
Intro to Qualitative Methods
  • Questionnaire Design
  • Sampling Methods
Advanced Analysis Methods
  • Conjoint Analysis
  • Perceptual Mapping
Risk Adjusted Modeling: Monte Carlo Competitive Intelligence
* scheduled start and end times may be adapted for pacific/central time participants as required
Location: Virtual Session on TEAMS

Course Fee

Single registrant per participant:
$3,995 USD
Multiple registrants from 1 company:
$3,795 USD per participant
Payment options include an online invoice with credit card payment or a company-issued invoice payable by check.
Participant Materials:
Learning guide containing all training content Glossary of Terms Recommended reading and website resources Job Aids for reference & coaching
Our Course Instructors
Donald Dwyer – Principal, Performance & Learning
Jas Madan – Principal, BioPharma & Medtech

Who Should Attend

All levels of market research, analyst to a manager or anyone associated with or requiring marketing research to support commercial data-driven decision making.