Remote Pharma Market Research Leader

Smith Hanley Associates; Longboat Key (FL); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Hanley Associates is seeking a Research Manager to lead custom market research engagements from design through final delivery, with a strong emphasis on pharma and healthcare. The role involves acting as a strategic partner to clients, shaping research design, and mentoring junior researchers.

The position is remote in the USA, with collaboration across clients and external vendors. We value 5–8+ years of MR experience, strong quantitative and qualitative skills, and the ability to turn

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in market research, insights, consulting, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Experience designing custom research based on business questions.
• Ability to translate findings into actionable storytelling for clients.
• Experience leading projects and mentoring junior researchers.

Responsibilities

• Lead custom quantitative market research engagements from design to delivery.
• Serve as a strategic partner to clients, translating business questions into research approaches.
• Recommend study designs based on objectives rather than fixed plans.
• Apply pharma/healthcare market knowledge to design, analysis, and recommendations.
• Develop questionnaires, discussion guides, and study materials.
• Oversee client deliverables and present findings and implications.

Skills

Client liaison

Strategic thinking

Project leadership

Research design

Data interpretation

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Smith Hanley Associates is seeking a Research Manager to lead custom market research engagements from design through final delivery, with a strong emphasis on pharma and healthcare. The role involves acting as a strategic partner to clients, shaping research design, and mentoring junior researchers.

The position is remote in the USA, with collaboration across clients and external vendors. We value 5–8+ years of MR experience, strong quantitative and qualitative skills, and the ability to turn