Associate Director

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent research agency in Cardiff is seeking an Associate Director in Healthcare Research to lead international projects, mentor team members, and develop client relationships. The ideal candidate has strong qualitative research skills and a strategic mindset. This role offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary of £65,000 – £80,000, and comprehensive benefits including private medical cover and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave

Private medical cover

Generous pension contributions

Comprehensive wellbeing programme

Ongoing training tailored to career goals

Cycle to work scheme

Regular team socials

Qualifications

• Experience leading international healthcare research projects.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage 2–3 international healthcare research projects.
• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Develop client relationships and take ownership from design to delivery.
• Work collaboratively in a high-performing team.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Qualitative research

Team management

Client relationship development

Job description

Overview

Associate Director – Healthcare Research Hybrid | London office but can also be fully remote if desired. Salary: £65,000 – £80,000, depending on experience - AD to SAD/Director level considered. We’re working with a brilliant independent research agency to find an exceptional Associate Director to join their Healthcare team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic, hands-on healthcare researcher to work on global, high-impact projects - with a strong focus on qualitative research, and the chance to influence thinking at the highest level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage 2–3 international healthcare research projects at a time
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Develop new and existing client relationships
• Take ownership from design through to delivery and storytelling
• Work collaboratively in a supportive, high-performing team

What’s on offer / Benefits

• A wide variety of fascinating and strategic healthcare research projects
• A genuinely collaborative culture
• Autonomy, flexibility, and the freedom to develop your own interests
• A leadership team that values initiative and individuality
• Performance-based progression, not time-based promotion
• Hybrid (office available but can be fully remote) & flexible working
• 25 days’ annual leave + bonus days for tenure and company performance
• Private medical cover
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Generous pension contributions
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme
• Ongoing training tailored to your career goals
• Cycle to work scheme & regular team socials

Next Steps

Do get in touch if this feels interesting - if you feel this is a good fit, we’ll bring the role to life in more detail and see if it’s a strong potential match for your own career plans.