Senior Insights Analyst - Pharma & Market Research

Smith Hanley Associates; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

PTO

Parental leave

Annual fully expensed company retreat

Job summary

Smith Hanley Associates in Norwalk, CT is seeking an Insights Analyst or Senior Insights Analyst to join a boutique market research and consulting team. The role offers exposure to both qualitative and quantitative research with meaningful client interaction and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of primary market research experience, agency background preferred, and strong analytical/writing/storytelling skills.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of primary market research experience.
• Agency or research consulting experience preferred.
• Exposure to qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• Strong analytical, writing, and storytelling skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Detail-oriented while keeping bigger business questions 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.
• Collaborative, ego-free, fast decision-making with minimal layers.
• Open, in-office environment with work-life balance.

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

Market research experience

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Storytelling

Time management

Collaboration

Curiosity

Client communication

Job description

Smith Hanley Associates in Norwalk, CT is seeking an Insights Analyst or Senior Insights Analyst to join a boutique market research and consulting team. The role offers exposure to both qualitative and quantitative research with meaningful client interaction and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of primary market research experience, agency background preferred, and strong analytical/writing/storytelling skills.