AboutKatherine A. O'Neill Expertise I can answer questions about what kinds of research techniques to use to address specific issues - the difference between qualitative and quantitative research. I can answer questions about types of qualitiative research techniques - including focus groups, interviews, online research, projective techniques and others. In addition, I can provide direction to sources on healthcare research and statistics.
Experience I have been a market research analyst and consultant for 20 years in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. I have personally conducted hundreds of interviews and focus groups with healthcare professionals and consumers
Organizations Healthcare Businesswomen's Association
Pharmaceutical Marketing Research Group
Education/Credentials Ph.D. Experimental Psychology, University of Rhode Island, 1983
B.S., Psychology, Emmanuel College, Boston, 1976
Past/Present Clients Boehringer Ingleheim, Group DCA, Schering Plough, Pfizer, Optum Health Group, Bayer, Wyeth
Question critically examine the importance of marketing research to new products and developement
Answer Market research is critical to the success of new products. The research will determine who the target audience is, how receptive they are to the product, how to price and promote the product, what features or benefits are most powerful, how to position and advertise the product, etc. Studies of customer needs can help guide new product development for pipeline projects.
