Research Director

Research Partnership; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Relaxed working environment

Social events

Charity events

Job summary

Research Partnership, part of Inizio Ignite, is seeking a senior market research leader to guide the healthcare team in delivering strategic insights for pharma and biotech clients.

You will lead projects from proposal to final deliverables, develop group strategies, and coach midlevel staff, with a hybrid pattern (2 days in Holborn HQ, remote 1 day per month).

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of primary market research experience in healthcare.
• Proven track record leading projects and managing client relationships.
• Skilled at developing business with new and existing clients.
• Expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and project teams from proposal to final deliverables.
• Provide leadership and direction to grow and sustain the business.
• Coach project teams to deliver high-quality work.
• Line management of midlevel staff.
• Participate in talent acquisition and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client management

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Business development

Job description

Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health.

Our Research Partnership healthcare market research team provides research and insights to inform and power healthcare decisions. Serving a variety of clients across the lifecycle, our expertise includes data, research & insights (proprietary syndicated and custom research) and brand tracking (ATU). Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.

About the team:

Our Custom Research team partners with global pharmaceutical and biotech clients to enable them to solve marketing, brand, advertising and communications problems through a mixture of innovative qualitative and quantitative market research techniques.

The team works across a variety of therapy area, research methods and clients, so you will be empowered to develop broad expertise across the healthcare landscape and will have the opportunity to partner with a wide range of expert senior researchers and gain exposure to the full suite of research tools and techniques covered by the team.

Your primary role:

• The purpose of this role is to partner with the existing Directors to help lead, plan and manage and to ensure the growth, development and management of the team
• To provide leadership direction and management expertise in terms of growing and sustaining the business through the development and execution of group strategies, product development and sales growth plans
• Leading projects and project teams from proposal to final deliverables; focusing on coaching project teams to deliver excellent work and playing a bridging role between the client and project team
• Line management of midlevel staff
• Involvement in talent acquisition and assessing potential new staff

About You…

Your skills and experience:

• At least 10 years of experience in primary market research, including within the healthcare industry
• Have significant experience in leading projects and client management
• Capable business developer and relationship manager with new and existing clients
• Expertise with both qualitative and quantitative research techniques

Ideal profile:

• You are proactive, dedicated and enthusiastic, with a ‘can do’ attitude and approach
• You demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as strengths in organisation and prioritisation
• You are a collaborative team player who works well with colleagues
• You communicate ideas and issues in an effective, straightforward fashion
• You are highly motivated and want to seize opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

Life at Research Partnership:

We love what we do and continuously strive for innovation and creativity. We believe everyone should continuously be learning and provide:

• 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

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 Holborn. The role is also available on a remote worker basis (1 day per month in the office).