Senior Research Manager / Associate Director

Carrot Pharma recruitment; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working across multiple offices

Career development and leadership

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Carrot Life Sciences is seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead and deliver complex quantitative research programmes for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. You will own multiple studies, translate findings into strategic recommendations, and mentor junior researchers.

In this hybrid role, you will manage client relationships, support new business opportunities, and collaborate with colleagues across the research team to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in pharma/biotech primary market research.
• Hands-on design and management of custom quantitative studies.
• Deep knowledge of quantitative methods (conjoint, segmentation, tracking, demand).
• Understanding pharma product lifecycles from development to established brands.
• Strong analytical and commercially oriented reasoning.
• Experience presenting findings to clients.
• Experience growing accounts and new business opportunities.
• Familiarity with qualitative methods to complement quantitative insights.
• Mentoring or supporting junior researchers.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of custom quantitative pharmaceutical market research projects, managing multiple studies.
• Develop research approaches and methodologies aligned to client objectives and business challenges.
• Design and oversee a range of quantitative studies including tracking, conjoint, segmentation and demand research.
• Manage projects through full lifecycle from design to analysis, reporting and final presentations.
• Interpret complex findings and translate into clear strategic recommendations.
• Act as trusted research partner to pharma/biotech clients, guiding the research process.
• Build and develop strong client relationships and identify opportunities to expand accounts.
• Contribute to proposals, pitches and new business activities.
• Collaborate with qualitative colleagues when mixed-methods are needed.
• Mentor junior researchers on quantitative methodologies and study design.
• Ensure delivery meets client expectations, timelines and quality standards.

Skills

Quantitative research

Conjoint analysis

Segmentation

Tracking studies

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Job description

The Company

We are working with an established, highly respected healthcare market research consultancy that specialises exclusively in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, strategically focused research, the business partners with leading pharmaceutical organisations to support critical commercial decisions throughout the product lifecycle.

Their work spans a wide range of therapy areas, including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, diabetes and other complex conditions, helping clients navigate challenges from early clinical development through to product launch and beyond.

Known for its collaborative culture, strong technical expertise and commitment to developing its people, the organisation offers an opportunity to work on impactful research programmes that help shape the future of healthcare.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced quantitative pharmaceutical market research professional looking to take the next step in their career within a highly regarded healthcare insights consultancy.

As Associate Director, you will play a key role in designing, managing and delivering complex quantitative research programmes for leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.

The position combines hands‑on quantitative research expertise with strategic consultancy, client relationship management and team development.

You will take ownership of multiple research projects, working closely with clients to understand their business challenges, develop appropriate research approaches and translate findings into meaningful strategic recommendations.

Alongside project delivery, you will contribute to the development of existing client relationships, support new business opportunities and mentor junior members of the research team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of custom quantitative pharmaceutical market research projects, managing multiple studies simultaneously.
• Develop research approaches and methodologies tailored to client business objectives and commercial challenges.
• Design and oversee a range of quantitative studies, including tracking research, demand studies, conjoint analysis, segmentation and other advanced methodologies.
• Manage research projects throughout the full lifecycle, from initial design and questionnaire development through to analysis, reporting and final presentations.
• Interpret complex research findings and translate data into clear, actionable strategic recommendations.
• Act as a trusted research partner to pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients, providing consultative guidance throughout the research process.
• Build and develop strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand existing accounts.
• Contribute to proposals, pitches and new business development activities.
• Collaborate with qualitative research colleagues where projects require a mixed-methodology approach.
• Mentor and support junior researchers, providing guidance on quantitative methodologies, research design and pharmaceutical market research best practices.
• Ensure projects are delivered to a high standard, meeting client expectations, timelines and quality requirements.

About You

• A minimum of 5 years' experience within pharmaceutical or biotechnology primary market research, ideally gained within an agency or consultancy environment.
• Strong hands‑on experience designing and managing custom quantitative pharmaceutical research projects.
• Advanced knowledge of quantitative methodologies, including conjoint, segmentation, tracking studies and demand research.
• An understanding of pharmaceutical product lifecycles, from clinical development and pre‑launch through to established brands.
• Experience managing multiple research projects with a high degree of autonomy.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to interpret complex data and develop commercially relevant recommendations.
• Confident presenting research findings and strategic insights directly to pharmaceutical clients.
• Experience developing and maintaining client relationships, with an interest in supporting account growth and new business opportunities.
• An understanding of qualitative research methodologies and how they complement quantitative insights.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior researchers.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive base salary of $90,000 - $110,000.
• Permanent opportunity within an established pharmaceutical market research consultancy.
• Hybrid working across offices in New York, Philadelphia, Doylestown or Chicago.
• Opportunity to work with leading global pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.
• Exposure to complex quantitative research programmes and advanced analytical methodologies.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment where individual contributions are valued.
• Opportunities to develop strategic consultancy, client relationship management and leadership skills.
• Long-term career development within a specialist healthcare insights business.

Unless otherwise stated, if applying for a job within the UK or European Union, you must ensure that you are already authorised to work there. Carrot Life Sciences acts as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency on behalf of our client in recruitment for this role. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression.

If there are any arrangements or adjustments we can make to assist you at interview then please let us know and we'll be more than happy to assist.