Research Director (Quant focus)

Job ID: 17392 | Type: Permanent | Expertise: Market Research, Consulting & Business Intelligence

Recruiter: Matt Goldrick (Associate Director)
Email:
Phone: +44 (0)

We’re hiring a Research Director to join a leading, global healthcare consultancy specialising in primary market research. This is a strategic, client-facing role focused on designing and delivering high-impact insight programmes across international pharmaceutical clients, with a strong emphasis on advanced quantitative methodologies and hybrid research approaches.

Everything you need to know about the role

• Lead the design and delivery of complex primary market research studies (e.g. conjoint, demand studies, segmentation). Whilst the role is quant focused, a willingness to work across hybrid qual-quant methodologies will be advantageous
• Translate data into clear, strategic insights that influence client decision-making
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, driving repeat business and contributing to proposals/RFPs
• Support business growth through consultative account development
• Lead project teams, providing direction, problem-solving and ensuring high-quality delivery

Experience and qualities that make you a strong fit

• Strong background in pharmaceutical primary market research from a competitor agency
• Proven experience leading advanced quantitative studies (e.g. conjoint, segmentation, demand)
• Ability to design and deliver strategic, insight-led primary research programmes
• Confident in client leadership and stakeholder management
• Commercial mindset with experience contributing to proposals and account growth
• Strong analytical and storytelling skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable insight
• Comfortable working across hybrid qual/quant methodologies

What’s on offer?

• Opportunity to join a high-performing, financially strong business with strong project flow
• Exposure to a broad and growing global client base across pharma and healthcare
• Investment in behavioural science and advanced primary research techniques
• Access to cutting-edge AI tools and proprietary data ecosystems within a global network
• Collaborative, stable team environment with strong senior leadership

Could this be the role for you?

If you’re ready to take on this exciting opportunity and bring your expertise to a company that’s shaping the future of healthcare, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply below or send your CV and a brief cover letter to (email protected)