Role overview
Adelphi Research | Advanced Market Research Group (AMG)
About The Role
Adelphi Research is seeking a Research Scientist/Data Scientist to join our Advanced Market Research Group. You'll work directly with the Senior Statistician to execute pharmaceutical market research analytics while also contributing to our growing portfolio of AI-powered research tools.
You'll spend significant time doing traditional statistical analysis for client projects (segmentation, conjoint analysis, message testing), but you'll also be a key contributor to building and testing new AI-enhanced methodologies and applications. If you're a strong quantitative researcher who's genuinely curious about AI's potential in market research—and has done some hands-on experimentation—this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of pharmaceutical insights.
What you'll work on
Execute advanced statistical analyses for pharmaceutical market research studies:
Segmentation analysis (cluster analysis, latent class)
Conjoint analysis (discrete choice, MaxDiff)
Message testing and positioning research
Key driver analysis and predictive modeling
Perform data cleaning, weighting, and quality control for survey data
Create professional client deliverables: Simulators in excel and R shiny, PowerPoint, Excel outputs, crosstabs, etc.
Support project teams with statistical methodology recommendations
Collaborate on study design, questionnaire development, and analytical plans
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Biostatistics, Economics, or related quantitative field (Master's & PhD welcomed but not required)
- Academic and/or internship experience in applied statistics, data science, or market research analytics
- Experience with survey research methodologies preferred
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills—ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Comfort juggling multiple projects and shifting priorities
Nice-to-Haves (Valued But Not Required)
Domain & Methodology
- Experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare market research
- Understanding of survey design, sampling, and weighting approaches
- Familiarity with FDA regulations or pharmaceutical compliance considerations
- Background in segmentation, conjoint analysis, or MaxDiff studies