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Hi, I’m Afarin Eghbal. I’m a British, self-employed professional with over two decades of experience spanning pharmaceutical market research, qualitative analysis, editing, and publishing. I blend rigorous data interpretation with strong communications and a creative background from the National Film & Television School, enabling me to translate complex insights into clear, actionable deliverables. Beyond research, I have a track record in editing and content production, including a BAFTA-nominated short film project and work that spans templates, training, and client-ready reporting. I’m known for delivering on tight deadlines, building scalable processes, and mentoring analysts to achieve consistent results across markets.…Hi, I’m Afarin Eghbal. I’m a British, self-employed professional with over two decades of experience spanning pharmaceutical market research, qualitative analysis, editing, and publishing. I blend rigorous data interpretation with strong communications and a creative background from the National Film & Television School, enabling me to translate complex insights into clear, actionable deliverables. Beyond research, I have a track record in editing and content production, including a BAFTA-nominated short film project and work that spans templates, training, and client-ready reporting. I’m known for delivering on tight deadlines, building scalable processes, and mentoring analysts to achieve consistent results across markets.

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Hi, I’m Afarin Eghbal. I’m a British, self-employed professional with over two decades of experience spanning pharmaceutical market research, qualitative analysis, editing, and publishing. I blend rigorous data interpretation with strong communications and a creative background from the National Film & Television School, enabling me to translate complex insights into clear, actionable deliverables. Beyond research, I have a track record in editing and content production, including a BAFTA-nominated short film project and work that spans templates, training, and client-ready reporting. I’m known for delivering on tight deadlines, building scalable processes, and mentoring analysts to achieve consistent results across markets.…Hi, I’m Afarin Eghbal. I’m a British, self-employed professional with over two decades of experience spanning pharmaceutical market research, qualitative analysis, editing, and publishing. I blend rigorous data interpretation with strong communications and a creative background from the National Film & Television School, enabling me to translate complex insights into clear, actionable deliverables. Beyond research, I have a track record in editing and content production, including a BAFTA-nominated short film project and work that spans templates, training, and client-ready reporting. I’m known for delivering on tight deadlines, building scalable processes, and mentoring analysts to achieve consistent results across markets.

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Hi, I’m Afarin Eghbal. I’m a British, self-employed professional with over two decades of experience spanning pharmaceutical market research, qualitative analysis, editing, and publishing. I blend rigorous data interpretation with strong communications and a creative background from the National Film & Television School, enabling me to translate complex insights into clear, actionable deliverables.

Beyond research, I have a track record in editing and content production, including a BAFTA-nominated short film project and work that spans templates, training, and client-ready reporting. I’m known for delivering on tight deadlines, building scalable processes, and mentoring analysts to achieve consistent results across markets.

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Work Experience

Freelance Economic Analyst & Editor at Euromonitor International plc

January 1, 2005 - February 28, 2006

Editing, writing and providing country-wide analysis on world economies; updating data and information on website and databases.

Freelance Pharmaceutical Market Research – Qualitative Analyst (English - Speaking Countries) at Beyond Blue; The Planning Shop (Ltd & International); Adelphi Research; Research Partnership; NOP World; Martin Hamblin GfK; Aequus Research; Pharma Fieldwork; SME (Strategic Marketing Europe)

March 1, 2003 - Present

Qualitative content analysis for pharmaceutical and healthcare market research, focusing on USA/UK English-language markets and other English-speaking regions. Conducted 60-180 minute one-to-one, telephone, or web-assisted interviews, and multi-person focus groups; aggregated data to identify key findings, trends and insights. Produced interim and final analyses, highlighting patient/HCP needs, competitive landscapes, and opportunities for new product development. Specialist experience in Oncology and Immunotherapy. Ensured Adverse Events reporting in line with pharmacovigilance requirements and maintained relevant training certifications.

Freelance Pharmaceutical Market Research – Qualitative Analyst (English-speaking countries) at Independent / Freelance

March 1, 2003 - Present

Qualitative content analysis of interviews with healthcare professionals, patients and consumers; identify trends, patterns and insights to inform product development, positioning and lifecycle strategies. Responsible for AE reporting in pharmacovigilance processes and maintaining industry compliance.

Marketing Executive at Fleet Street Publications Ltd

March 1, 2002 - February 28, 2003

Generated subscriptions, renewals and increased revenues for four financial stock-market publications; managed direct mail campaigns and coordinated with copywriters, designers, printers and mailing houses.

Commissioning & Managing Editor at Fleet Street Publications Ltd

May 1, 2000 - March 1, 2002

Commissioned external contributors, wrote and edited articles for five financial publications; ensured deadlines and portfolio updates; complied with SFA regulations.

Team Assistant at Royal Mail Strategic Headquarters

January 1, 2000 - May 1, 2000

Assisted the 'Fit to Deliver' team; helped establish budgeting systems for national mail operations and reported on rule/regulation implementation.

Assistant Website Operations Manager at Carphone Warehouse Headquarters

May 1, 1999 - October 1, 1999

Processed website orders; coordinated stock and delivery; produced detailed weekly/monthly sales figures for directors; liaised with designers and suppliers.

Market Research Telephone Interviewer & Editor at Research Resources Ltd

June 1, 1998 - November 1, 1998

Editor and telephone interviewer in the mystery shopping sector; second period of employment with similar responsibilities.

Market Research Telephone Interviewer & Editor at Research Resources Ltd

June 1, 1997 - September 1, 1997

Editor and telephone interviewer in the mystery shopping sector; trained new editors and produced guideline reports; worked to strict deadlines.

Education

MA Directing for Film & Television (Animation Direction) at National Film & Television School

January 1, 2009 - March 31, 2011

BA Honours: Graphic Design (AV major) at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design

September 1, 2003 - July 1, 2007

BSc Combined Honours: History & Philosophy of Science (major) with Psychology (minor) at University of Leeds

October 1, 1995 - July 1, 1998

MA Directing for Film & Television (Animation Direction) at National Film & Television School

January 1, 2009 - March 1, 2011

BA Honours: Graphic Design (AV major) at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design

September 1, 2003 - July 1, 2007

BSc Combined Honours: History & Philosophy of Science (major) with Psychology (minor) at University of Leeds

October 1, 1995 - July 1, 1998