Research Director

Title: Quantitative Research Director (Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Focus)

Location: Remote

Compensation: $125,000–$160,000 base + bonus

A highly respected, employee-owned top-tier Research & Analytics firm is seeking a Research Director or Senior Research Director to join its growing team. This is a high-impact, client‑facing role for a quantitative research leader who enjoys owning projects end‑to‑end, partnering closely with clients, and translating complex data into clear, compelling insight.

The firm is known for its collaborative culture, high standards of work, and strong investment in its people. In addition to competitive compensation, the organization offers generous PTO (including a winter break), robust benefits, long‑term equity participation, and unique perks that reflect a people‑first mindset.

This is an outstanding opportunity to deepen your expertise, expand client relationships, and play a meaningful role in shaping the future of a growing research organization.

• Lead the full lifecycle of quantitative research projects
  , including proposal development, research design, questionnaire development, sampling, fieldwork oversight, analysis, reporting, and client presentations
• Serve as a strategic partner to clients, translating complex data into clear, engaging stories and visually compelling deliverables (primarily PowerPoint) that bring the voice of the customer to life
• Design and lead a variety of study types, including usage & attitude (U&A), creative concept and messaging testing, segmentation
  , and other custom quantitative methodologies
• Collaborate closely with internal project teams while mentoring and skill‑sharing with junior researchers
• Build and strengthen long‑term client relationships, contributing to organic growth and new business opportunities
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 13 projects annually
• Focus primarily on healthcare and life sciences research
  , with opportunities to expand into other industries over time

• 6+ years of hands‑on quantitative market research experience (title dependent)
• Proven success leading complex or multi‑country quantitative studies end‑to‑end in a client‑facing role

• Strong technical foundation in questionnaire design, sampling, weighting, and data interpretation
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to turn analytics into clear, strategic narratives and recommendations
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects independently
• Collaborative, low‑ego team player who enjoys mentoring others
• Strong problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills
• Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and quick to learn new systems

• Employee‑owned organization with equity participation
• Generous PTO, including a winter break
• Robust medical benefits and retirement plans (401k + ESOP)
• Annual performance and company bonus
• Strong commitment to professional development
• A genuinely collaborative, people‑centric culture with unique perks you won’t find everywhere