Associate Director - Qualitative Researcher - Pharma Market Research

A specialist healthcare market research agency working exclusively within the pharmaceutical space. Science, strategy and human insight is what they do. Through qualitative and quantitative research, they generate the intelligence that helps bring new medicines to market across therapeutic areas including oncology, neuroscience, immunology and diabetes. It is meaningful, high-impact work.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced qualitative researcher at Associate Director level. This is a senior, client-facing position for someone who is as comfortable leading a focus group or in-depth interview, writing  proposals, presenting findings, and nurturing a long-term client relationship.

You will take ownership of the full research lifecycle: from design and fieldwork through to analysis and delivery across multiple projects simultaneously. You will work closely with pharmaceutical and biotech clients at critical stages of product development, helping them answer the strategic questions that matter most.

• Design, manage and deliver high-quality custom ad hoc qualitative research projects end to end
• Moderate online and in-person in-depth interviews and focus groups across a range of healthcare audiences
• Generate insight-led report deliverables
• Partner with clients to develop creative research solutions that address real business challenges
• Build and nurture strong client relationships, with responsibility for generating repeat business
• Contribute to new business development and work towards an annual sales target
• Travel to clients in person as required

You

• Minimum 5 years of qualitative market research experience within a primary market research consultancy
• Bachelor's degree
• Hands-on experience across a range of research approaches including positioning, message testing, concept testing, patient journey mapping, segmentation and exploratory qualitative work
• Moderation experience across multiple audience types
• Comfortable with a seller-doer model; confident managing client relationships and bringing in repeat business
• Strong proposal writing and presentation skills
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to working with internal teams and external clients
• Understanding of quantitative research processes and how they complement qualitative programmes
• Must have the full right to work in the USA now and in the future without sponsorship

Benefits:

• $90,000 – $100,000 base salary plus discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage through Aetna, Anthem and EyeMed
• 401(k)
• Up to 20 days PTO + 13 paid public holidays
• Parental leave and long-term disability cover
• Stock Options
• Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Interested?

If you're a driven Associate Director with pharma experience ready for a role where you can grow fast, work on meaningful global healthcare projects, and be part of a large research consultancy, apply today. To discuss his role further or to find out about other roles I’m currently working on, please get in touch at [email protected] or hit apply to submit your current resume.

Please note: I personally review every resume and email. While I carefully read each one, I am unfortunately unable to reply to everyone individually due to the volume of applications. Thank you for taking the time to apply and for your interest, it is genuinely appreciated. 

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression.

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