Associate Director

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

Job summary

A leading independent research agency is seeking an experienced Associate Director to join their Healthcare team. This role offers the chance to lead strategic international healthcare research projects with a focus on qualitative methods. You will mentor junior staff, build client relationships, and take ownership from design to delivery. Flexible working options are available, along with a variety of benefits including private medical cover and ongoing training.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Flexible working

Ongoing training

Performance-based progression

Qualifications

• Experience in leading international healthcare research projects.
• Strong background in qualitative research.
• Ability to develop client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple healthcare research projects.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Own project design and delivery process.
• Collaborate with team in high-performing environment.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Qualitative research

Project management

Mentorship

Job description

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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.

About the role:

• 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:

• 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

Benefits include:

• 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
• 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.