Associate Director

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Healthcare Market Research professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you enjoy leading complex research programmes, building strong pharmaceutical client relationships and developing talented research teams?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director to join the growing Healthcare division of a leading global market research and insights organisation.

With an established reputation in the healthcare industry and a substantial UK research team, this organisation partners with some of the world's leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and healthcare companies to deliver meaningful insights that support commercial strategy and decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced researcher to take ownership of high-profile client accounts, lead international research programmes and play an influential role in the continued growth of an established and highly successful team.

The Role

As Associate Director, you will take a senior position within the Custom Healthcare Research team, working across a diverse range of therapy areas and research methodologies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the design, management and delivery of complex qualitative and/or quantitative primary market research projects.

• Overseeing large-scale, multi-country research programmes for leading pharmaceutical and healthcare clients.

• Translating complex research findings into clear, commercially focused insights and strategic recommendations.

• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders.

• Identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts and supporting new business development through proposals and pitches.

• Managing project budgets, resources and timelines to ensure high-quality and profitable delivery.

• Mentoring, coaching and developing junior researchers, supporting their progression and performance.

• Exploring innovative research methodologies, including the use of AI and emerging technologies to improve research quality and efficiency.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Healthcare Market Research professional who combines strong technical research expertise with commercial awareness and leadership capabilities.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Significant experience within healthcare or pharmaceutical primary market research, gained in an agency or consultancy environment.

• Strong expertise in qualitative and/or quantitative research methodologies, including research design, analysis and interpretation.

• Experience managing complex, international or multi-country research programmes.

• A proven ability to develop strong relationships with pharmaceutical and healthcare clients.

• Confidence in turning research findings into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.

• Experience managing and developing junior team members.

• Commercial awareness, including account growth, proposal development and project profitability.

• An interest in innovation and the practical application of AI within market research.

Experience across multiple therapy areas, including oncology, immunology, respiratory, neurology, vaccines or other specialist healthcare markets, would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join one of the world's most established and respected market research organisations.

• A senior role within a large, growing and highly experienced Healthcare Research division.

• Exposure to leading global pharmaceutical clients and a diverse range of therapeutic areas.

• The opportunity to lead complex international research programmes and influence commercial healthcare decisions.

• Clear opportunities for professional development, leadership and career progression.

• A collaborative environment with access to specialist research, analytics and consulting expertise.

• 25 days' annual leave.

• Pension contributions, income protection and life assurance.

• Additional health, wellbeing and financial benefits.

• Hybrid working arrangement, with 3 days per week in the office or with clients.

Interested in Finding Out More?

If you're an experienced Healthcare Market Research professional looking for an opportunity to develop your career within a leading global insights organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

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