Insights Analyst: Pharma Research & Client Impact

Smith Hanley; Norwalk (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

PTO

Parental leave

Annual company retreat

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Smith Hanley Associates in Norwalk, CT is seeking an Insights Analyst to join a boutique market research team. This role requires 2–5 years of primary market research experience with exposure to both qualitative and quantitative methods.

Base compensation is $80,000–$110,000, with a discretionary bonus, and a hybrid in-office schedule of two days per week. You will collaborate with senior researchers, manage multiple studies, and translate data into clear client-ready insights for pharma and

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of primary market research experience.
• Agency or research consulting experience strongly preferred.
• Exposure to both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• Strong analytical, writing, and storytelling skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Detail-oriented while keeping the bigger business question in mind.
• Curious, collaborative, and eager to continue developing as a researcher.
• Pharma / healthcare experience is a plus, but not required.
• Survey development, analysis, or qualitative moderation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support qualitative and quantitative research projects from kickoff through delivery
• Help develop surveys, discussion guides, and other research materials
• Coordinate fieldwork, vendors, timelines, and project logistics
• Analyze data and identify meaningful themes, trends, and insights
• Build reports and presentations that tell a clear story
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and working sessions
• Partner closely with senior researchers and consultants
• Manage multiple studies and priorities at once

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Storytelling

Project management

Collaboration

Survey design

Qualitative & quantitative methods

Attention to detail

Curiosity

Job description

Smith Hanley Associates in Norwalk, CT is seeking an Insights Analyst to join a boutique market research team. This role requires 2–5 years of primary market research experience with exposure to both qualitative and quantitative methods.

Base compensation is $80,000–$110,000, with a discretionary bonus, and a hybrid in-office schedule of two days per week. You will collaborate with senior researchers, manage multiple studies, and translate data into clear client-ready insights for pharma and