Senior Research Manager​/Associate Director

Position: Senior Research Manager / Associate Director
Job  | Type:
Permanent | Expertise:
Market Research Consulting, Insights & Analytics Recruiter:
Chris Newall (Principal Consultant)
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The Company We are working with an established, highly respected healthcare market research consultancy that specialises exclusively in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, strategically focused research, the business partners with leading pharmaceutical organisations to support critical commercial decisions throughout the product lifecycle.

Their work spans a wide range of therapy areas, including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, diabetes and other complex conditions, helping clients navigate challenges from early clinical development through to product launch and beyond.

Known for its collaborative culture, strong technical expertise and commitment to developing its people, the organisation offers an opportunity to work on impactful research programmes that help shape the future of healthcare.

The Role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced quantitative pharmaceutical market research professional looking to take the next step in their career within a highly regarded healthcare insights consultancy.

As Associate Director, you will play a key role in designing, managing and delivering complex quantitative research programmes for leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.

The position combines hands-on quantitative research expertise with strategic consultancy, client relationship management and team development.

You will take ownership of multiple research projects, working closely with clients to understand their business challenges, develop appropriate research approaches and translate findings into meaningful strategic recommendations.

Alongside project delivery, you will contribute to the development of existing client relationships, support new business opportunities and mentor junior members of the research team.

Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of custom quantitative pharmaceutical market research projects, managing multiple studies simultaneously.

Develop research approaches and methodologies tailored to client business objectives and commercial challenges.

Design and oversee a range of quantitative studies, including tracking research, demand studies, conjoint analysis, segmentation and other advanced methodologies.

Manage research projects throughout the full lifecycle, from initial design and questionnaire development through to analysis, reporting and final presentations.

Interpret complex research findings and translate data into clear, actionable strategic recommendations.

Act as a trusted research partner to pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients, providing consultative guidance throughout the research process.

Build and develop strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand existing accounts.

Contribute to proposals, pitches and new business development activities.

Collaborate with qualitative research colleagues where projects require a mixed-methodology approach.

Mentor and support junior researchers, providing guidance on quantitative methodologies, research design and pharmaceutical market research best practices.

Ensure projects are delivered to a high standard, meeting client expectations, timelines and quality requirements.

About YouA minimum of 5 years' experience within pharmaceutical or biotechnology primary market research, ideally gained within an agency or consultancy environment.

Strong hands-on experience designing and managing custom quantitative pharmaceutical research projects.

Advanced knowledge of quantitative methodologies, including conjoint, segmentation, tracking studies and demand research.

An understanding of pharmaceutical product life cycles, from clinical development and pre-launch through to established brands.

Experience managing multiple research projects with a high degree of autonomy.

Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to interpret complex data and develop commercially relevant recommendations.

Confident presenting research findings and strategic insights directly to pharmaceutical clients.

Experience developing and maintaining client relationships, with an interest in supporting account growth and new business opportunities.

An understanding of qualitative research methodologies and how they complement quantitative insights.

Experience mentoring or supporting junior researchers.

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