Research Manager / Associate Director

Carrot Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in market research is seeking a skilled project manager to oversee qualitative and quantitative projects. The role involves client liaison, proposal writing, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Ideal candidates will have extensive pharmaceutical market research experience, excellent client management skills, and a history of successful business development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of research experience in market research.
• Expertise in ad-hoc quantitative and qualitative market research techniques.
• Experience in new business development and senior client management.

Responsibilities

• Manage local and international projects from proposal to debrief.
• Lead account management and ensure outputs meet client objectives.
• Write final DP specifications and code frames with accuracy.

Skills

Client management

Quantitative market research

Qualitative market research

Business development

Project management

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Carrot Recruitment

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

The Role

The emphasis of the job will be to manage quantitative (and some qualitative if you have qualitative experience) local and international projects and lead and support others on the project from proposal to debrief.

• You'll be involved in account management / business development - liaising with clients regularly.
• You will also be responsible for proposal writing, managing domestic and international projects, and directing the analysis process to ensure client objectives are met.
• Be able to recommend research/methodology approaches to best answer clients' business questions and meet requirements.
• Ensure all outputs to the client are of the highest standard, within deadlines and budget.
• Be able to write the final DP specification and code frame, ensuring tables are set out appropriately and accurately.

You

The ideal candidate will:

• Have an excellent understanding of pharmaceutical market research methodologies - a minimum of 4 years research experience.
• Ideally have experience of new business development and the ability to work at a more senior level.
• Have excellent client management skills.
• Be an expert in ad-hoc quantitative and qualitative market research techniques (happy to consider candidates with 100% quantitative experience).
• Be able to motivate, develop, and coach team members.