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Abinash Sahoo
Market Research & Competitive Intelligence Specialist
Gurgaon
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 11 years of experience in competitive intelligence within the pharmaceutical sector, skilled in market analysis, strategic planning, and data interpretation. Proven track record of driving business growth through informed decision-making and insights. Highly adept at collaborating across functions to enhance market positioning and identify emerging trends.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Vice President
Cognitrex Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
10.2015 - Current
- Headed the Competitive Intelligence function, creating a centralized system of competitive data which increased time-to-insight by 30%, enabling faster strategic decision-making for leadership.
- Monitor and analyze competitor strategies, market trends, pipeline developments, and industry movements to deliver timely intelligence to key stakeholders.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to gather and synthesize primary and secondary data from diverse internal and external sources, ensuring comprehensive and accurate competitive assessments.
- Synthesized diverse research streams into quarterly presentations for senior leadership, driving a 15% increase in data-driven decision making and improved resource allocation across departments.
- Conduct deep-dive research into therapeutic areas, emerging technologies, and competitor activities to identify threats, opportunities, and whitespace areas.
- Instituted standardized data collection protocols across 10+ research projects annually, minimizing data entry errors by 20% and guaranteeing consistent, high-quality inputs for market analysis.
- Mapped key research project milestones, specifying resource needs and timelines, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations and leading to a 20% improvement in project efficiency.
- Optimize the CI budget and resource allocation to deliver high-value outputs and maximize strategic impact across teams.
Market Research Analyst
Lintac Solutions & Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
12.2013 - 10.2015
- Conducted in-depth healthcare and pharmaceutical market research to identify emerging therapeutic trends, unmet medical needs, and white space opportunities, supporting data-driven strategic decisions.
- Performed qualitative and quantitative research across healthcare stakeholders, including HCPs, patients, and KOLs, using methods like in-depth interviews, surveys, and secondary data analysis.
- Designed custom research instruments (e.g., discussion guides, screeners, and questionnaires) aligned with study objectives.
- Delivered insightful, evidence-backed reports on product positioning, competitive intelligence, and treatment landscapes, empowering clients to make informed commercial, clinical, and strategic choices.
Student Researcher
Birmingham City University
02.2012 - 03.2012
- Pioneered a Market Research project, partnering with the International Project Manager of Birmingham City University, analyzed data, which resulted in a 15% increase in student satisfaction scores related to international student support.
- Conducted 2 online surveys with 50+ respondents each and moderated 10+ focus groups, completed comprehensive data analysis, and prepared final reports, exceeding personal goals and receiving a performance bonus.
- Drafted a detailed report, synthesizing research data into actionable recommendations, which enhanced the University's international student recruitment strategies, leading to a 10% increase in applications.
Senior Engineer - Planning
Larsen & Toubro Limited
07.2007 - 09.2011
- Developed comprehensive project plans, aligning scope, timelines, and resource needs; collaborate with project managers and stakeholders for clear objectives and deliverables.
- Charted intricate project timelines with 100+ activities, dependencies, and milestones, leveraging Gantt charts to oversee progress and guarantee adherence to stringent deadlines, resulting in 15% faster project completion.
- Orchestrated the strategic allocation of resources, optimizing manpower by 15% through targeted training programs and equipment utilization, to enhance project efficiency by 20%
- Collaborate with the finance team to develop and manage project budgets; monitor expenditures, analyze cost variances, and implement cost-saving measures while maintaining project quality.
- Utilize planning and scheduling software tools to improve the accuracy and efficiency of project planning.
Education
MBA - International Business
Birmingham City University
Birmingham, UK 09.2011 - 11.2012
B.Tech - Electrical Engineering
University College of Engineering
Burla, India 08.2003 - 05.2007
Skills
Market Research
Competitive Intelligence
Data Analysis
Primary Research
Secondary Research
Qualitative Research
Quantitative Research
Project Management
Resource Management
Cross Functional Collaboration
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/11/85
- Nationality: Indian
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Timeline
Vice President
Cognitrex Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
10.2015 - Current
Market Research Analyst
Lintac Solutions & Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
12.2013 - 10.2015
Student Researcher
Birmingham City University
02.2012 - 03.2012
MBA - International Business
Birmingham City University
09.2011 - 11.2012
Senior Engineer - Planning
Larsen & Toubro Limited
07.2007 - 09.2011
B.Tech - Electrical Engineering
University College of Engineering
08.2003 - 05.2007