Senior Research Executive | Purdie Pascoe | UK

Purdie Pascoe is a privately owned market research firm specialising in delivering quality insights and regulatory support to the medical technology industry. They support their clients throughout the entire product lifecycle, from early concept testing to post market clinical data collection.

Requirements of the Hire 

Purdie Pascoe, a long-established client within the healthcare market research space approached Carrot on an exclusive basis to support the hire of a Senior Research Executive for their London team. Having successfully partnered with this client on multiple placements over the years – many of whom continue to thrive in the business – there was a strong foundation of trust and a clear understanding of their culture and expectations.

The key requirement was to identify a candidate who could confidently manage end-to-end market research projects for pharmaceutical clients, while also being a strong personality and cultural fit for the team. The client was particularly conscious that while technical skills were essential, finding someone who could build relationships, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and integrate seamlessly into the business was equally critical.

This proved challenging due to the limited pool of candidates with the right blend of sector experience, project management capability, and interpersonal skills – a common issue in a highly competitive healthcare market research talent market.

Our Approach 

Given the specialist nature of the role, we implemented a targeted and proactive search strategy. This included detailed market mapping and direct engagement with our established network of healthcare market research professionals.

Leveraging our 15+ years of experience in this niche market, we were able to quickly identify suitable individuals and assess not only their technical credentials but also their alignment with the client’s working style and long-term goals.

The successful candidate was working exclusively with Carrot, allowing us to represent them fully, manage expectations on both sides, and position the opportunity in a way that genuinely reflected the role and company culture. Our deep industry knowledge and strong reputation meant we could provide meaningful insight and guidance throughout the process, differentiating our approach from other agencies.

The Outcome 

The client successfully hired a Senior Research Executive who met both the technical and cultural requirements of the role and quickly integrated into the team.

The impact of the placement was such that within weeks, the client returned to us to ask whether we had “anyone else exactly like them” to support an additional hire. This follow-up request was a strong endorsement of both the quality of the candidate and the effectiveness of our approach, reinforcing Carrot’s position as a trusted recruitment partner within the healthcare market research sector.

Zoe Pindar-Ark

Senior Associate Consultant