Qualitative Research Director

Barrington James; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington James is seeking a Director to join its US qualitative leadership team. This hands-on role blends strategic research, moderation, client ownership, and team leadership across the full product lifecycle in healthcare.

You will drive proposals, grow key accounts, mentor researchers and shape new methodologies within a global pharmaceutical market research organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in pharmaceutical or healthcare market research.
• Strong custom research experience.
• Deep qualitative and recent moderation experience.
• A track record of building client relationships and repeat business.
• Experience writing proposals and contributing to revenue.
• Strong leadership, writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to take over an existing account with limited ramp-up.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex custom qualitative research programmes.
• Personally moderate IDIs and focus groups.
• Manage 4–8 projects at different stages.
• Turn research into strategic, commercially relevant recommendations.
• Own and grow established pharmaceutical client relationships.
• Lead proposals, pitches and project scoping.
• Mentor junior and senior researchers.
• Help shape new methodologies and wider business strategy.

Skills

Qualitative research

Moderation

Leadership

Client relationship management

Proposal writing

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Account management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

A global pharmaceutical market research consultancy is hiring a Director to join its US qualitative leadership team. This is a hands-on role combining strategic research, moderation, client ownership, account growth and team leadership. You’ll work across Phase II–IV, pre-launch, launch and established brands.

Responsibilities -

• Lead complex custom qualitative research programmes
• Personally moderate IDIs and focus groups
• Manage 4–8 projects at different stages
• Turn research into strategic, commercially relevant recommendations
• Own and grow established pharmaceutical client relationships
• Lead proposals, pitches and project scoping
• Mentor junior and senior researchers
• Help shape new methodologies and wider business strategy

Requirements -

• 7+ years in pharmaceutical or healthcare market research *important*
• Strong custom research experience
• Deep qualitative and recent moderation experience
• A track record of building client relationships and repeat business
• Experience writing proposals and contributing to revenue
• Strong leadership, writing and presentation skills
• Ability to take over an existing account with limited ramp-up
• Bachelor’s degree or higher

What's on offer -

• Own strategic relationships with leading pharmaceutical and biotech organisations
• Work across the full product lifecycle and a broad therapeutic portfolio
• Shape new methodologies, technology adoption and business strategy
• Lead and develop talented research teams
• Grow established accounts without operating as a cold-sales hunter
• Gain clear long-term progression within a global healthcare organisation
• Receive a competitive package and work hybrid from your nearest office through an extensive US office network