Associate Director, Research

Jobvite, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly work environment

Office options in DC/NY/Chicago

Monthly cell phone reimbursement

Flexible time off and Sabbatical after

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Medical concierge services

401k with company match

Job summary

Spectrum Science is seeking a seasoned researcher to lead diverse marketing and health-focused research projects. You will manage end-to-end studies, synthesize complex data into clear insights, and craft compelling client-ready presentations.

The role demands strong communication skills and the ability to translate analytics into strategic recommendations. You will present findings to clients, collaborate with strategy and analytics teams, and help shape measurement frameworks that drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• 4+ years agency/marketing experience; healthcare a plus.
• Strong self-motivation and teamwork.
• Solid knowledge of research methodologies and digital landscape.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple primary and secondary research projects end-to-end.
• Synthesize datasets into actionable insights and narratives.
• Create client-ready reports with data visualization and storytelling.
• Present findings to clients and internal teams.
• Lead day-to-day client communications and ensure satisfaction.
• Design KPIs and measurement frameworks aligned to business goals.
• Define project scope, timelines, and deliverables for teams and vendors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate findings into strategy.
• Oversee vendor relationships, timelines, budgets, and QA processes.

Skills

Agency experience

Independent work

Social listening

Research methodologies

Digital landscape

Creative thinking

Influencer marketing

Analytics tools

Data science

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing/Data Management/Statistics/Mathematics or related major

Tools

NetBase

Quid

Brandwatch

Talkwalker

Meltwater

Google Analytics

Adobe Analytics

Tableau

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Spectrum Science, our mission—connecting humankind to its best healthlife—comes to life through a culture rooted in curiosity, collaboration, and innovation. We believe breakthrough ideas happen when diverse perspectives are embraced and people are empowered to challenge what’s possible.

Join our team of award-winning health-focused experts across advertising, clinical trial experience, communications, consulting, media, medical communications, and patient engagement. Together, we create the momentum that moves science, brands, and careers forward.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage multiple primary and secondary research projects from start to finish simultaneously, including:
  • Primary research initiatives, such as quantitative surveys, in-depth interviews (IDIs), and focus groups
  • Media and social listening analyses across traditional, digital, and social channels
  • Competitive, landscape, and whitespace assessments
• Synthesize complex datasets from multiple research methodologies and sources into clear, actionable insights and compelling narratives for internal and client stakeholders.
• Develop client-ready presentations and reports that leverage data visualization and storytelling techniques to communicate findings and strategic implications effectively.
• Present research findings and recommendations to clients and internal teams, tailoring communications to diverse audiences.
• Serve as a day-to-day client lead, managing communications, understanding client needs, providing strategic counsel, and ensuring high-quality project execution and client satisfaction.
• Design measurement frameworks and define key performance indicators (KPIs) that align research activities with business objectives, while overseeing ongoing tracking, analysis, and reporting.
• Clearly define project objectives, scopes, timelines, and deliverables for internal teams, cross-functional partners, and external vendors to ensure efficient execution and high-quality outputs.
• Collaborate with strategy, analytics, media, and client service teams to align research initiatives with broader business goals and translate findings into strategic recommendations.
• Manage vendor relationships, project timelines, budgets, and quality assurance processes to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.

Desired Skills and Qualification

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Data Management, Statistics, Mathematics, or related major
• At least 4 years of agency and/or marketing experience, healthcare experience is a plus
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong working knowledge of research methodologies and digital landscape, including social media, search, paid and earned media tactics
• Creative thinker who is willing to think outside of the box and consistently look for opportunities to improve current capabilities and processes
• Have solid experience with social listening tools such as NetBase, Quid, Brandwatch, Talkwalker,or Meltwater
• Knowledge of analytics tools including Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Tableau, or other analytics/data visualization tools
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Experience with influencer identification and marketing is a plus
• Data science, statistical analysis, research, or programming experience is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The anticipated salary range for this position will be $95,000-$120,000. Salary is based on job-related factors such as: years of relevant experience, qualifications and/or certifications. Spectrum reserves the right to modify this pay range at any given time.

We want to ensure our employees are living their best (health and professional) life and offer a variety of benefits and perks which support our flexible work environment.

• All positions are remote friendly. At Spectrum, you choose where you work. We are a hybrid work environment with options to work in one of our three offices (D.C., New York, and Chicago), remotely from anywhere in the United States, or a combination.
• No matter where you work, you’ll benefit from the monthly cell phone reimbursement.
• Flexible time off. Take the time you need in addition to company holidays, voting time, jury duty and bereavement. We also offer a Sabbatical Program after 7 years of service.
• 13 weeks paid Parental Leave, inclusive of adoption and foster care placement.
• Continuous learning and development through Greatest Potential Self (proprietary talent program), tuition reimbursement programs, and in‑house 1:1 coaching with access to talent and productivity-based assessments.
• Bring your friends to work at Spectrum and earn a generous referral bonus.
• Medical concierge service to assist with scheduling appointments, finding care, estimating and resolving claim issues, etc.
• Thorough onboarding including accessible conversations with leadership.
• 401k with company match and 1:1 Financial Coaching and Education.
• Wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision, as well as science-backed meditation and mindfulness tools through Headspace.

Spectrum is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Spectrum is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact [e-mail]