Market Research Manager

Cytokinetics is a late-stage, specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators and next-in-class muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which cardiac muscle performance is compromised. As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, the company is developing small molecule drug candidates specifically engineered to impact myocardial muscle function and contractility.

At Cytokinetics, each team member plays an integral part in advancing our mission to improve the lives of patients. We are seeking tenacious, compassionate, and collaborative individuals who are driven to make a positive impact.

We are seeking an experienced Market Research Manager to support strategic decision-making through innovative research approaches. This role will lead primary market research initiatives across the major EU Markets, evaluate brand performance, and provide critical insights to support our commercial growth and product launches in Europe.

This position reports directly to the Head of Analytics Europe
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• Manage primary and secondary market research projects from inception to completion, including vendor selection, questionnaire development, data analysis, and strategic recommendations
• Support the implementation of innovative market research methodologies and solutions
• Provide SME guidance on study design, research materials, and optimization opportunities across multiple concurrent projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop data-driven strategies supporting product launches, marketing campaigns, and sales initiatives
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership aligned with brand objectives and country-specific needs.
• Collaborate with US market research teams to optimize study materials, share insights, and implement best practices
• Support forecasting teams with validated market research inputs and assumptions
• Develop comprehensive understanding of disease states, competitive landscape, and market dynamics across major EU markets
• Monitor and evaluate brand performance, market trends, and marketing initiative effectiveness
• Track commercial launch preparation and performance, providing strategic commentary to senior management
• Manage market research budget and vendor relationships with focus on cost optimization and quality delivery
• Ensure compliance with pharmacovigilance requirements and regulatory standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in data analysis methodologies

• Bachelor's / Master’s degree in business in Statistics/Mathematics, Medicine, Sciences, Health Economics, Sociology, or Psychology
• 10+ years of market research experience within pharmaceutical companies or specialist agencies
• Experience collaborating with European markets and multicultural teams
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical sales, marketing processes, and disease areas

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with ability to influence at all organizational levels
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to identify actionable insights and strategic recommendations
• Excellent project management capabilities including scoping, defining deliverables, and senior-level reporting
• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with strong sense of accountability
• Discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Solution-oriented approach with strong business acumen
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
• Working knowledge of statistical analytical techniques is nice to have

Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.

Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer