Insights Lead

Post Date

May 27, 2026

Location

Gaithersburg,
Maryland

ZIP/Postal Code

20878
US
Aug 18, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract,Perm Possible

Category

Managerial / Professional

Req #

KPD-d1d8f152-0317-4662-b2bd-b492d13f9e78

Pay Rate

$75 - $94 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Insights Lead for a large pharmaceutical client. The Lead is to support a launch preparation for a respiratory infection vaccine. The role will lead demand assessment and deliver synthesized insights to support investment decision governance.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead end‑to‑end demand assessment integrating quantitative and qualitative research and identification of key drivers and barriers to update
Synthesize evidence into clear, decision‑ready insights to contribute directly to investment and governance materials
Manage external research suppliers to [AW1] deliver of business questions

Primary Deliverables
Integrated demand assessment (quantitative + qualitative work)
Insight synthesis for investment and leadership decision‑making
Inputs to governance and senior leadership readouts

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Required Skills & Experience

Key Competencies
Managing 4-6 projects at once managing on-time delivery and high-quality deliverables
Previous pharma or life sciences experience needed.
Strong background in Global primary market research in >5 markets and aligning with local needs.
Strong quantitative market research experience, particular experience in demand quantitative methodologies
Lead without authority with Commercial, Forecasting, Medical and Policy cross-functional teams.
Experience with stakeholder management.
Comfort operating in matrixed organization while navigating non-technical workstreams (compliance, due diligence, and development governance)
Comfortable operating in fast‑moving, ambiguous environments

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

AI competency/AI literacy - familiarity and experience using AI for market research, quantitative methodologies and requirement/data gathering and leveraging AI to organize the data

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.