Research Director (Pharmaceutical - MedTech)

We Are Aspire; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 144,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist market research firm is seeking a passionate Research Director to lead projects in the pharmaceutical sector. You will ensure the smooth delivery of research initiatives, engage clients, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and enthusiastic about teamwork and delivering tailored research solutions. This flexible role allows remote work while offering competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates friendliness, flexibility, and forthright communication.
• Experience managing projects and mentoring junior staff.
• Ability to deliver high-quality research insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects end-to-end while ensuring proper coordination.
• Engage clients through presentations and oversee material development.
• Supervise analysis, reporting, and mentoring junior colleagues.

Skills

Project management

Client engagement

Team collaboration

Analytical reporting

Job description

Are you a passionate senior researcher used to producing creative and authentic solutions for your clients? Then you could be the perfect fit for this agency in this flexible research role!

JOB TITLE: Research Director (Pharmaceutical - Medtech)

SALARY: $190k - $210k

LOCATION: Remote - US Based

THE COMPANY

We are representing a privately owned specialist market research firm serving the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, including diagnostics, digital health, and precision medicine. The company helps clients at every stage, from early concept testing to post-market clinical data collection, delivering projects worldwide through an experienced, dedicated team. They are currently looking to bring on a passionate Research Director, you will be integral to the end-to-end delivery of mixed methods projects.

KEY DUTIES

• Lead projects end-to-end, ensuring smooth progress, timeline adherence, and coordination with a team of researchers.
• Engage clients through calls, presentations, oversee development of materials including guides, surveys, and screeners.
• Supervise analysis and reporting, mentor junior staff, contribute to report writing, brainstorming, and data interpretation.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrates values: friendly, flexible, forthright, fast, while managing projects and supporting junior colleagues effectively.
• Passionate about teamwork, client relationships, and delivering high‑quality, bespoke research that uncovers insights and drives results.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and innovative, able to handle both quick‑turnaround projects and longer‑term strategic initiatives.

Interested in this role? Apply now and let's have a chat!

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