Insights Director

This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape market intelligence strategies and deliver actionable insights within the healthcare and pharmaceutical landscape. The position combines deep therapeutic expertise, advanced market research capabilities, and client-facing leadership to influence strategic business decisions.

About the role

You will lead end-to-end insights generation, transform complex data into meaningful recommendations, and support clients in navigating evolving markets. The role provides the opportunity to mentor talented analysts, improve research methodologies, and contribute to business growth initiatives. Working closely with clients and internal teams, you will help develop innovative solutions that drive commercial success and better understanding of therapeutic areas. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced insights professional who thrives in a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and research-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead client interactions, presentations, follow-up activities, and strategic discussions to ensure strong relationships and successful project outcomes.
• Support business development efforts by identifying growth opportunities, expanding existing client relationships, and contributing to new client acquisition.
• Develop and deliver high-quality market research reports, executive summaries, strategic insights, and customized client offerings.
• Review and refine research deliverables to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with client expectations.
• Design and oversee research studies, including survey development, qualitative analysis, quantitative research, and insights generation.
• Analyze market research findings, open-ended responses, secondary data sources, industry reports, and competitive intelligence to generate meaningful recommendations.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of market research analysts while ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality work.
• Improve internal research processes, methodologies, tools, and frameworks to increase efficiency and enhance insights capabilities.
• Build and maintain deep expertise within assigned therapeutic areas, including market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and healthcare provider behaviors.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, including advisory programs, patient advocacy collaborations, conference-related activities, and franchise growth strategies.
• Create thought leadership content and support ongoing publications and marketing initiatives.
• Provide strategic input into research priorities, client engagement strategies, and future business opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences market research, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role preferred.
• Proven experience in client-facing positions, including leading presentations, managing relationships, and delivering strategic recommendations.
• Strong ability to establish credibility with clients and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including survey design, data analysis, and statistical approaches.
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical business practices, healthcare markets, and commercial challenges.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to communicate complex therapeutic and business concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, teams, timelines, and multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• Experience working with primary market research methods on the client or vendor side, ideally within healthcare.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Curiosity, analytical thinking, adaptability, and a passion for healthcare innovation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package based on experience and qualifications.
• Annual bonus opportunity linked to company and franchise performance.
• Flexible remote work options available for qualified candidates.
• Opportunity to influence strategic decisions through healthcare market intelligence and advisory services.
• Leadership role with the ability to mentor and develop talented research professionals.
• Exposure to diverse therapeutic areas and complex healthcare markets.
• Collaborative environment with experienced professionals focused on innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities to participate in client meetings, industry events, and medical conferences.
• Professional growth opportunities through expanded responsibilities and strategic initiatives.