Associate Director, Analytics

Research Partnership; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market research agency seeks a professional to support analytics growth and manage junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in quantitative analytics, preferably within healthcare. Key responsibilities include implementing analytics techniques, preparing persuasive proposals, and collaborating with management on marketing strategies. A friendly work environment with a focus on development and inclusivity is offered, providing opportunities for growth within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Company pension contributions

30 days paid annual leave

Private health insurance

Life Assurance plan

Biannual salary reviews

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in quantitative analytics.
• Experience within healthcare market research is essential.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Implement analytics techniques and deliverables supporting client goals.
• Write proposals and justify advanced quantitative methodologies.
• Contribute to marketing strategy and client presentations.

Skills

Quantitative analytics experience

Healthcare market research

Team collaboration

Persuasion and motivation

Task prioritization

SPSS expertise

Excel including VBA

Tools

SPSS

Sawtooth

Latent Gold

Confirmit

Excel

Job description

About us

Research Partnership (part of Inizio Advisory) is one of the world’s largest pharma market research and consulting agencies with over 250 researchers, consultants, project managers and support staff. Our teams are located across the globe in Europe (London, Lyon), North America (New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco) and Singapore.

We invite you to grow with us in a place that:

• Makes a difference to human health
• Shares values and celebrates progress
• Puts people at the centre of everything

About the role

The purpose of this role is to support the Head of Analytics to plan and manage internal analytics resources to ensure the growth, development and success of the team. To provide management and technical expertise in growing and sustaining the analytics offering through supporting the development and execution of group strategies and product / methodology innovation.

Your primary role

• Implement analytics techniques and deliverables that support client and Research Partnership goals in collaboration with senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Write persuasive proposals, propose and justify advanced quantitative methodologies and recommend where added value techniques could be applied to standard quantitative studies.
• Make recommendations on the use of novel analytics approaches to support existing and emerging client needs.

Involvement in Sales / Marketing

• Work collaboratively with account directors to support growth of the quantitative business.
• Provide input into the marketing strategy for the Research Partnership and produce appropriate material.
• Be involved in pitches and company presentations to potential clients.
• Contribute significantly to overall aims and achievements of the quantitative team and Research Partnership in general.

Management responsibilities

• Support the Head of Analytics for general management purposes (as and when required).
• Responsible for line management of junior-level analytics staff.
• Develop positive team performance and attitude through coaching and mentoring and influence team to take accountability for their assigned work.
• Lead and input into training courses on implementing and utilisation of analytics techniques and Excel deliverables.
• Develop best practices and tools for execution and management.

About You – skills and experience

• Extensive experience in quantitative analytics in a market research setting (5 years).
• Significant experience within healthcare market research.
• Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented collaborative environment.
• Ability to persuade, encourage and motivate.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Expert with associated software packages such as SPSS, Sawtooth, Latent Gold, Excel including VBA and Confirmit.

Ideal profile

• Proactive, dedicated and enthusiastic with a can‑do attitude and approach.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and strengths in organisation and prioritisation.
• Collaborative team player who works well with colleagues.
• Communicate ideas and issues in an effective straightforward manner.
• Highly motivated and want to seize opportunities to develop new skills and progress career.

Life at Research Partnership

We love what we do and continuously strive for innovation and creativity.

• A comprehensive training and development programme for all staff from entry level apprentice to senior management.
• A relaxed and friendly working environment.
• Social events – including a summer day out and end‑of‑year party along with regular social events after office hours.
• Fundraising and charity events we support Forever Angels a children’s charity whose aim is to care for abandoned babies in Tanzania, Africa as well as the local charity Fulham Good Neighbours.

Benefits package

• Company pension contributions of 5% available from your first day (salary sacrifice).
• 30 days paid annual leave.
• Additional birthday day off.
• Private health insurance.
• Life Assurance plan.
• Group Income Protection.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave.
• Biannual salary and promotion reviews.

About Inizio Advisory

Research Partnership is part of Inizio Advisory – a trusted advisor for health and life science companies that turns science into strategy supporting execution at every stage of the product and patient journey from early commercialization to launch and beyond. Offering market research and insights, strategy, people and transformation consulting, and commercial benchmarking delivered through sector‑specific connected solutions and intelligence. Inizio Advisory helps create long‑term value for clients and their patients.

Further information

This is a full‑time role working in a hybrid pattern (2 days per week in the office) at our fantastic HQ location in Fulham Green directly opposite Putney Bridge in London which boasts free state‑of‑the‑art gym with showers on‑site, café, panoramic river views, landscaped gardens and regular social events. This role is also available on a remote worker basis (1 day per month in the office).

Our Pledge

At Research Partnership we value inclusivity, recognise the power of diversity and inspire the next generation of change‑makers. We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in creating a work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion and aim to recruit from a diverse slate of candidates. We welcome all applications regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, military veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or physical or mental disability.

Key skills

Program assessment, FDA regulations, manufacturing & controls, program evaluation, budget forecast, research experience, operations management, research & development, strategic planning, contract management, leadership experience, negotiation.