Research Director – Major Tracking Programs

Elizabeth Norman; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director to spearhead major brand tracking research programs. This pivotal role involves leading high-impact, multi-market tracking initiatives that influence branding and strategic decisions in the healthcare sector. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in quantitative market research, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry, and demonstrate strong project leadership and client management skills. This innovative firm offers a collaborative work culture with the flexibility of hybrid or remote working options, along with generous benefits including 30 days of holiday and private healthcare. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a global business, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

30 days holiday + birthday off

Private healthcare

Enhanced parental leave

Hybrid working (2 days in London)

Fully remote (1 office day/month)

Qualifications

• Significant experience in quantitative market research within healthcare.
• Strong project leadership and client management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-market, multi-wave tracking programs worth around $5 million annually.
• Collaborate with analytics, operations, and data teams while mentoring staff.

Skills

Quantitative Market Research

Project Leadership

Client Management

Long-term Research Planning

AI-driven Insights

Job description

– London, UK (Hybrid) or Remote (UK)
– £70,000 – £100,000
– Must have the right to work in the UK
– Must have Pharma sector experience

We’re working with a leading global market research consultancy that partners with some of the biggest names in the pharmaceutical industry. They’re looking for a Director to lead major brand tracking research programs—a key role within their European Custom Research division.

This company has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, data-driven insights that help shape branding, advertising, and strategic decision-making in healthcare.

In this role, you’ll be leading multi-market, multi-wave tracking programs worth around $5 million annually. You’ll work closely with clients and internal teams to ensure research is delivered on time, on scope, and to the highest standard. You’ll also collaborate with analytics, operations, and data teams, while mentoring mid-to-senior-level staff to ensure best practices across projects.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in quantitative market research within healthcare, ideally with a focus on brand tracking or syndicated studies. Strong project leadership, client management, and long-term research planning skills are a must, and experience with AI-driven insights would be a bonus.

In return, this company offers a collaborative and innovative work culture, with benefits including:
– 30 days’ holiday + your birthday off
– Private healthcare & enhanced parental leave
– Hybrid working (2 days in London) or fully remote (1 office day/month)

If you’re looking for an opportunity to lead high-impact research projects within a global business, apply now!