Associate Director

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

Job summary

A leading independent research agency in the UK is seeking an Associate Director to manage impactful healthcare research projects. The ideal candidate will have strong qualitative research skills, experience mentoring teams, and a talent for client relationship building. This role offers a collaborative work culture, autonomy, and performance-based progression. Competitive salary and benefits include hybrid working options and private medical cover.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Discretionary bonus scheme

Ongoing training tailored to career goals

Qualifications

• Experience in leading healthcare research projects.
• Strong understanding of qualitative research methods.
• Ability to mentor junior researchers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage 2–3 international healthcare research projects.
• Mentor junior team members and support their development.
• Develop client relationships and take ownership of projects.

Skills

Healthcare research

Project management

Client relationship development

Team 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.