Associate Director, Qualitative Research
About the role
Lead research projects and project teams with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs. Act as a key day-to-day client contact, building strong relationships and presenting findings and recommendations. Shape client recommendations and contribute meaningfully to strategic discussions. Support and contribute to business development initiatives, including independently writing proposals and contributing to pitches. Drive organic growth within existing clients and contribute to revenue generation. Provide guidance, mentorship, and day-to-day support to junior team members; contribute to performance feedback and development. Support senior leadership (Directors/VPs) on broader account strategy and commercial decisions. Lead qualitative elements such as moderation (e.g., pilot interviews and beyond). Contribute to internal initiatives, including training, process improvement, and knowledge sharing.
About You
Your skills and experience:
- At least 7 years of experience with qualitative custom primary market research projects
- Experience in the life sciences sector
- Extensive expertise in qualitative market research methodologies, including advanced moderation techniques, delivering actionable insights across diverse markets
- Proven ability to mentor and develop both junior and senior team members, fostering deep expertise in qualitative research practices and pharmaceutical industry knowledge
- Highly skilled in moderating in-depth interviews and focus groups, both via telephone and in-person, ensuring rich, meaningful data collection and analysis
- Strong client engagement and relationship management skills
- Proven project supervision skills
- Appreciation of marketing/client-side issues, knowledge and understanding of client issues
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to multitask under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Ideal profile:
- Proactive, dedicated and enthusiastic, with a ‘can do’ attitude
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Collaborative team player
- Communicates ideas clearly and effectively
- Motivated to continue developing strategic and commercial skillset
Life at Research Partnership
We love what we do and continuously strive for innovation and creativity. We believe everyone should continuously be learning and provide:
- A relaxed and friendly working environment
- Social events – including a summer day out and end of year party, along with regular social events after office hours
Employee Benefits
- Remote and hybrid work options
- A comprehensive training and development program
- Opportunities for internal advancement
- Annual salary and promotion review
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan with employee match
- Medical/vision/dental/prescription insurance plans, including health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Company paid life insurance
- Short term/long term disability
- Commuter reimbursement accounts
- Employee assistance program
Compensation
$120,000—$130,000 USD