Senior Qualitative Research Director - Pharma

RBDUS Adelphi Research by Design; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelphi is seeking a Market Research professional to join our Adelphi Research team. We conduct qualitative and quantitative market research exclusive to the pharmaceutical space, delivering insights that support new drug development and patient outcomes.

The role involves designing qualitative studies, writing screeners, supervising fieldwork, and communicating with clients. Travel for fieldwork is required, with a minimum in-office attendance policy in place.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree essential; advanced education an advantage.
• 3–5 years’ experience as a market researcher; pharmaceutical experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate competence in the design of qualitative studies.
• Write screeners and prepare discussion guides with limited supervision.
• Supervise fieldwork, manage vendor relations, and intervene effectively when necessary.
• Conduct telephone interviews which are client-monitored, at a high level of competence.
• Conduct in-person interviews in front of client at a highly proficient level.
• Analyze and prepare ‘near-final’ report of detailed findings with minimal guidance from senior staff.
• Demonstrate competence in developing conclusions and drawing marketing implications to address client needs in collaboration with other team members and/or senior staff.
• Be knowledgeable in both quantitative and qualitative research; Specializing in qualitative
• Work on and contribute to several projects simultaneously, including as a lead project director.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior research staff, as needed.
• Travel, as required to conduct qualitative research.
• Work effectively as a team member within a highly collaborative working environment.
• Interact with clients on a regular basis, keeping them in touch regarding progress on the project, advising about fieldwork issues, making sure they are kept in the loop during all phases of the project.
• Develops and maintains client relationships, demonstrating good judgment and client management skills.
• In person client travel is required

Skills

Qualitative research design

Screeners and questionnaires

Fieldwork supervision

Vendor management

Interviewing (phone & in-person)

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior staff

Travel for fieldwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Adelphi is seeking a Market Research professional to join our Adelphi Research team. We conduct qualitative and quantitative market research exclusive to the pharmaceutical space, delivering insights that support new drug development and patient outcomes.

The role involves designing qualitative studies, writing screeners, supervising fieldwork, and communicating with clients. Travel for fieldwork is required, with a minimum in-office attendance policy in place.