Research Director

Jellyfish Recruitment; Essen; Remote; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading life sciences research consultancy is seeking a Research Director to lead their expanding team. The role encompasses overseeing quantitative and qualitative research projects and driving business development initiatives, aiming to influence strategic decision-making across consumer insights and market trends. The position offers competitive salary, flexible remote working, and opportunities for career progression.

Leistungen

Competitive salary + pension plan

Private healthcare

Flexible remote working with optional office access

Supportive and collaborative culture

Clear career progression opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience in quantitative & qualitative research within consumer or life sciences.
• Proven ability to lead complex research programmes and deliver data-driven insights.
• Strong client management skills and success in business development.

Aufgaben

• Lead & oversee multiple end-to-end research projects from design to insight delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams & clients to ensure project execution.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Quantitative research

Qualitative research

Client management

Business development

Jobbeschreibung

Research Director (Life Sciences / Consumer)

Location : Remote – Germany

A well-established life sciences research consultancy is seeking a Research Director with strong quantitative & qualitative expertise to lead their expanding team.

You will drive high-impact research programmes influencing strategic decision-making across consumer insights, market trends & product evaluation within the life sciences sector.

About the Role :

• Lead & oversee multiple end-to-end quantitative & qualitative research projects, from study design through to insight delivery
• Collaborate closely with internal teams & senior clients to ensure smooth project execution & delivery excellence
• Present high-level findings & strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders & key decision-makers
• Drive business development initiatives, including proposal writing, pitching new projects & expanding client relationships

Experience Required :

• Extensive experience in quantitative & qualitative research with experience across consumer or life sciences / healthcare markets
• Proven ability to lead complex research programmes & deliver consumer-centric, data-driven insights
• Strong client management skills with a track record of managing multiple projects effectively
• Demonstrated success in business development & writing research proposals

Benefits :

• Competitive salary + pension plan & private healthcare
• Flexible remote working, with optional access to company offices
• Supportive, collaborative culture offering clear career progression opportunities