Research Director (Quant focus)

Market Research, Consulting & Business Intelligence

Permanent

International Market Research Consultancy

Job id: 17392

Location

London or Manchester, UK

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 mattg@carrotrecruitment.com

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Carrot Recruitment acts as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency on behalf of our client in recruitment for this role.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression.

If there are any arrangements or adjustments we can make to assist you at interview then please let us know and we’ll be more than happy to assist.

Matt Goldrick

Associate Director

Expertise:

Market Research, Consulting & Business Intelligence

mattg@carrotrecruitment.com

+44 (0)1625 541 044