Senior Manager 1: Research Leader - Deloitte Center for Health Solutions

Are you passionate about shaping the future of health? Deloitte's Center for Health Solutions (DCHS) is seeking a Senior Research Leader to drive innovative thought leadership, support teams, serve clients, develop impactful collaborations, and elevate Deloitte’s voice in life sciences and the health care industry.

About the team

Deloitte Center for Health Solutions (DCHS) is Deloitte's trusted source for actionable insights on the most pressing issues in life sciences and health care. Our mission is to turn evidence into influence—delivering research that challenges conventional wisdom, sparks dialogue, and drives transformation across the health ecosystem. The Center brings together researchers, policy experts, and strategists to generate differentiated, data-driven thought leadership. As part of Deloitte's Research & Insights organization within the Growth and Purpose function, DCHS works at the intersection of commercial, public sector, academic, and business to help clients—and the world—make smarter, more sustainable decisions about health.

Responsibilities

• Shape and distribute market-moving insights that guide executives in collaboration with firm and account leaders.
• Engage with top decision-makers in the firm, across industry, and government.
• Lead, manage, and mentor the next generation of thought leaders.
• Identify and lead the implementation of innovation, collaboration, and activities that create value for the business and help practitioners scale insight-driven client conversations.
• Define and lead the research agenda for the health care sector, ensuring alignment with Deloitte's strategic priorities and emerging industry challenges.
• Design and oversee large-scale, multi-method research studies (e.g., surveys, public data analysis, proprietary data analysis, econometric modeling, AI-enabled analytics, structured interviews).
• Advance innovative methodologies, integrating tools, rigor, and diverse data sources to generate unique insights.
• Cultivate collaborations with academic institutions, industry partners, and global thought leaders to expand the Center's research reach and impact.
• Maintain Deloitte's reputation for intellectual integrity, quality, and independence.
• Serve as a visible thought leader within Deloitte and the broader life sciences and health care (LSHC) community through publications, keynote presentations, client workshops, and media engagement.
• Translate complex findings into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with executive audiences and drive market impact.
• Position research as a catalyst for client conversations, policy dialogue, and strategic decision-making.
• Identify and communicate key industry trends and their implications to clients and the business.
• Lead and mentor a team of researchers, analysts, and strategists—cultivating excellence, innovation, and professional growth.
• Build an environment that values intellectual rigor, collaboration, curiosity, and inclusion oriented around data, AI, and technology.
• Serve as a mentor and role model, helping emerging researchers grow into visible thought leaders.
• Manage project delivery and quality, ensuring research meets Deloitte's high standards and deadlines.
• Set clear expectations, provide feedback, and model leadership behaviors aligned with Deloitte's purpose and values.
• Own sector workforce planning, hiring, onboarding, and performance management to scale reliable development, delivery, operations, and execution.
• Partner with Deloitte industry and sector leaders to translate insights into client strategies, offerings, and growth opportunities.
• Engage with C-suite executives, policymakers, and global leaders to present findings, test hypotheses, and influence decisions.
• Identify emerging issues and white-space opportunities to guide new research and strengthen Deloitte's position in key markets.
• Partner with Industry, Sector, and Account leaders to position research as a growth catalyst, enabling differentiated client value propositions.
• Support and enhance an always-on distribution system (segmented audiences, executive moments that matter, enablement packaging, and digital/multimedia assets) so business leaders receive relevant and timely insights when they can act.
• Serve as an internal ambassador for the distribution model—guiding integrated publishing, narrative consistency, and optimization practices.
• Collaborate with Brand, Marketing, Communications, and PR teams to amplify reach, relevance, and impact.
• Deliver on impact metrics (reach, engagement, influence on pipeline, client adoption) to demonstrate return on insight investment.
• Modernize research workflows using emerging approaches (including analytics, automation, and responsible artificial intelligence (AI) where appropriate).
• Improve speed-to-insight through rapid-cycle research and publishing models—without sacrificing quality or independence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in public health, economics, epidemiology, health policy, sociology, business, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience with increasing leadership responsibility in research, thought leadership, or strategy roles.
• Expertise in the LSHC industry, with proven ability to connect research to business and policy implications.
• Strong analytical, research, and project management skills, including experience analyzing LSHC industry data sets.
• Deep knowledge of the latest LSHC industry trends and experience in market sensing trends with emphasis on understanding the health care sector (payer and provider).
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
• Ability to travel 0-10%, on average, based on the work and clients served.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product.
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in business administration, AI, public health, economics, sciences, health policy, sociology, or related field.
• Understanding of industry and market intelligence in health care and implications across industries.
• Proven success managing multiple priorities and delivering under pressure.
• Record of creativity, resilience, and adaptability in ambiguous situations.
• Proficiency in statistical programming (R, Python, Stata) and diverse multivariate statistical methods with large, complex data sets.
• Recognized presence in the field and market—publications, media appearances, conference presentations, or industry contributions that demonstrate thought leadership.
• Ability to learn and synthesize information and analysis quickly and translate it for business audiences, particularly in innovating new methods, technology, digital/AI approaches, and distribution via rapid-cycle methods.
• Recognized as a thought leader in the LSHC space, with a strong portfolio of publications, presentations, and industry contributions.
• Proven leadership and people management experience, with the ability to inspire and mentor teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to build consensus in complex, matrixed environments.
• Record of high performance; consultative and strategic mindset; ability to navigate ambiguous circumstances and complex structures.

Pay

The wage range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors including skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and business needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for geographic differentials. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $124,600 to $255,900. You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to program rules, where awards depend on individual and organizational performance.