Research Director (Quant focus)

Overview

In this Research Director role, you lead the design and delivery of high-impact primary market research programs for international pharma clients, with a strong emphasis on advanced quantitative methods and hybrid research approaches. You translate data into strategic insights, shape client decisions, and oversee cross-functional teams to ensure quality and impact. You’ll build lasting client relationships and contribute to proposals while driving growth. This role sits at the intersection of science, storytelling, and strategic consulting in a globally connected healthcare network.

Pay / Benefits

• high-performing, financially strong business
• exposure to global pharma/healthcare client base
• investment in behavioural science and advanced primary research techniques
• access to cutting-edge AI tools and proprietary data ecosystems
• collaborative, stable team environment
• strong senior leadership

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex primary market research studies (e.g., conjoint, segmentation, demand studies)
• Apply advanced quantitative methods while leveraging hybrid qual-quant approaches
• Translate data into clear strategic insights that influence client decisions
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive repeat business and inform proposals/RFPs
• Support business growth through consultative account development
• Lead project teams, providing direction, problem-solving and ensuring high-quality delivery

Key requirements

• 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, turning data into actionable insight
• Comfortable working across hybrid qual/quant methodologies

• client-facing
• stakeholder management
• commercial acumen
• advanced quantitative methods
• conjoint analysis
• segmentation

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