We are market research experts in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, device and diagnostics space, and have a wealth of experience in a wide range of therapy areas.
Our scientifically grounded approaches deliver powerful, elevated insights that access the reality of the healthcare landscape, across the product life cycle.
HRW Shift
Do you know why patients or physicians behave the way they do?
HRW Shift, our team of behaviour change experts, shine a light on the hidden factors at play through the multidisciplinary and evidence-based lens of behavioural science- which can give you and your team that fresh “spark” in seeing how we tackle problems; promote your product; or understand your stakeholders.
HRW Innovation
We apply our innovative thinking to determine, evaluate, and validate the most powerful, visionary, and cutting-edge market research solutions for our clients’ needs.
We achieve this through committed investment and self-funded studies, and continuous assessment and scoping of the ever-changing market research landscape- in healthcare and beyond.
Who are we?
We are driven by our shared mission to get to the heart of our clients’ business questions and are well equipped in our quest.
With access to integrated centres of excellence, including our award-winning Behavioural Science team HRW Shift, our Data Science Team, and a devoted Innovation Hub, we are constantly challenging ourselves to deliver new, tailored approaches that meet our clients’ needs in an ever-evolving space.
Behavioural Science
Uncover the hidden drivers of human behaviour to better understand and serve your customers and strengthen the success of your asset, with the healthcare market research industry’s largest and most-awarded behavioural science team – HRW Shift.
Innovation
Since 2001, HRW Innovation have been on a quest for deeper insights through the identification and application of the most innovative market research techniques, tools, and methodologies, to better equip us to answer our clients’ business questions.
Quantitative Research
Get actionable answers to your business questions that require precise measurement. To give you a truly holistic understanding of your customers, we apply bespoke quantitative methodologies that fuse data science with behavioural science. The result? Robust and nuanced results that go beyond the numbers.
Qualitative Research
We help to formulate more successful customer-centric brand strategies with the application of innovative and proprietary qualitative research methodologies, overlaid by behavioural science, and integrated with quantitative approaches to support your business needs across the brand life cycle.
Patient Research
We don’t just tell patient stories. We translate moments of truth into actionable insights to optimise strategic thinking and help deliver patient-centric brand success.
Multimedia Outputs
With audiences growing weary of “Death by PowerPoint”, we go beyond the presentation to share insights in creative and interactive media form, working with our Creative Lab to use the right tools for the job: videos, animations, infographics, newsletters, virtual immersive experiences and even using props (from popcorn to handbags).
Blogs, News, and Insights
Behind the Booth: The Psychology of Persuasion in Pharma Oncology Conference Exhibits
As our members of OR:BIT (Oncology Research Business Insights Team) reflect on a memorable experience at ASCO (American ...
A User Guide: How To Live With Epilepsy
My name is Kirsty Page, and I have epilepsy. It does seem somewhat dramatic to say it out loud like that; it feels...
Generative AI in Healthcare Market Research
Among the many use cases proposed at conferences and in articles by industry personnel over the past year, one such idea...
Through the Eyes of a Clinical Trial Patient
At every clinical conference, investigators and the pharmaceutical industry are consistent about recognizing the importa...
Sharing is Caring: The Future of Decision Making
As ASCO this year pursued the theme of “partnering with patients,” it was clear in the abstract submission and selec...
Humanizing Quantitative Research with AI and Augmented Reality
As part of our 3rd Annual Innovation Day Webinar series, Alexandra Kuzmina, Innovation Consultant at NOVA (Tech Innov...
Endometaverse: Doctors and Patients in the Market Research Metaverse
HRW Innovation has recently conducted a pioneering first-of-its-kind study exploring endometriosis with both patients an...
Ideas that Stick: Why Liking and Appeal can Lead us Astray when Developing Concepts
Delivering the right concept for your brand is essential to gain consideration and keep your business top-of-mind, and s...
Politics, Prevention, and Pride: Evolution of the Vaccines Discourse on Twitter over the Pandemic
Earlier this year, we undertook research using the Relative Insights platform to highlight key trends in public discours...
An Engaging Experience: User Experience puts the Customers at the Heart of Digital Offering Developments
When pharma and device companies are developing important and novel digital offerings, it’s essential that the experie...
Episode 31, Part 1: Linguistics Analysis: Instagram Captions and Mental Health
The so-called reality or standards that social media continues to enforce is reshaping people’s social norms and attit...
Episode 3: Music and Alzheimer’s Disease
Music and its potential therapeutic effects have been of interest in various research fields, especially in patients dia...
Episode 30: Procrastination
Has the fear and anxiety of discovering a diagnosis ever held you back from reaching out to your GP? HRW Shift, our t...
Episode 29: Common Biases encountered in Patient Research
At HRW, we’ve carried out numerous patient research projects across several different therapy areas. During this resea...
Episode 28: Common Biases encountered in HCP Research
HCPs play a key role in driving treatment choice, however even with their extensive knowledge and experience, they’re ...
HRW’s use of the Metaverse platform in HCP and Patient Market Research
There has been a lot of talks about the Metaverse and its applications in healthcare. Areas such as remote monitoring, s...
Politics, Prevention and Pride: Evolution of the Vaccines Discourse on Twitter Over the Pandemic
Earlier this year, Katy Irving, Global Head of Behavioural Science, and Lucy Saunders, Director, and key members of HRW ...
Increasing Condom Use and STI Testing: Creating a Behaviourally Informed Sexual Healthcare Campaign
Getting people to engage in preventative sexual health behaviours (condom use, STI testing) is always a challenge. Last ...
Masterclass Menu
At HRW, we welcome the opportunity to share our industry leading ideas, approaches, and example of their real-life appli...
Huxly – Segmenting the population during the pandemic
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