Research Director

Smith Hanley Associates; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Remote work

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work autonomy

Insight-driven purpose

Job summary

A leading healthcare insights agency is seeking a Research Director to oversee key client accounts and lead high-impact research projects. Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years of market research experience and a strong command of qualitative and quantitative methods. This position is fully remote, providing flexibility and autonomy within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of market research experience on the supplier side.
• Proven ability to manage and grow client relationships.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow strategic client accounts.
• Lead the design and execution of qualitative and quantitative research studies.
• Act as the main point of contact for client engagements.

Skills

Market research experience

Qualitative research methods

Quantitative research methods

Client relationship management

Writing skills

Mentoring

Healthcare industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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$150,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

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Recruiter, Market Research & Consumer Insights

Job Title: Research Director, Healthcare Market Research

Location: Remote

Salary: $150-170,000 + bonus

Join a leading healthcare (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medtech) insights agency as a Research Director, where you’ll oversee key client accounts, lead strategic growth initiatives, and guide the design and execution of high-impact research projects.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and grow strategic client accounts, with responsibility for revenue and margin goals
• Lead the design and execution of qualitative and quantitative research studies
• Act as the main point of contact for client engagements, from proposal through delivery
• Write proposals, develop screeners and guides, and deliver insights-rich reports
• Mentor and support junior team members with 1:1 development and feedback
• Collaborate on company-wide strategy and initiatives beyond your day-to-day role
• Contribute to an inclusive, engaging, and high-performing remote-first culture

What You Bring

• 5-7+ years of market research experience on the supplier side
• Strong command of both qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Experience leading full project lifecycles - design, field, analysis, reporting
• Proven ability to manage and grow client relationships
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, with a consultative approach to insights
• Experience mentoring or managing junior staff
• Familiarity with healthcare, pharma, or MedTech industry dynamics REQUIRED
• Enthusiasm for client growth, proposal development, and team leadership
• Comfortable working in a fully remote, collaborative environment

Why Join?

• 100% Remote – Work from anywhere with a well-established virtual culture
• Career Growth – Collaborate with senior leadership and expand your impact
• Flexibility – Autonomy in your day-to-day while being part of a close-knit team
• Purpose – Shape the future of healthcare through insight-driven decision-making

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Business Development, and Research

• Industries

  Market Research

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401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

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