Associate Director (Custom Research) at Research Partnership

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Market Research, Client Management, Project Leadership, Business Development, Team Management, Proposal Writing, Performance Monitoring, Training, Recruitment, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Collaboration, Communication, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills

Industry

Market Research

Description

About us: We invite you to come grow with us. Research Partnership (part of Inizio Advisory) is one of the world's largest pharma market research and consulting agencies with over 250 researchers, consultants, project managers and support staff. Our teams are located across the globe, in Europe (London, Lyon), North America (New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco) and Asia (Singapore, India). As individuals with diverse backgrounds, as a team with shared values, as professionals ready to reimagine health and life sciences—you can grow with us at a place that: Makes a difference to human health Shares values and celebrates progress Puts people at the centre of everything About the team: Our Europe Custom Research team partners with global pharmaceutical and biotech clients to enable them to solve marketing, brand, advertising and communications problems through a mixture of innovative qualitative and quantitative market research techniques. The Europe Custom Research team is not split into silos by client or therapy area, so you will be empowered to develop broad expertise across the healthcare landscape and will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of expert senior researchers and gain exposure to the full suite of research tools and techniques covered by the team. Your primary role: Your research responsibilities will be to oversee projects and project teams, be the main point of contact with the client, and write and give client presentations You will also support the Team Director to manage the team, with responsibilities involving conducting appraisals, pay reviews, monitoring of performance, personal development, training of staff, recruitment and developing and implementing internal company procedures You will also be looking to take your first steps in formal business development You will write proposals to win new business, consider timescales and calculate the research cost alongside Directors and Project Managers Involvement in talent acquisition and assessing potential new staff About You… Your skills and experience: At least 7 years of experience in market research, including within the healthcare industry Have experience in leading projects and client management A desire to progress your business development skills, with the ultimate aim of generating your own clients Ideal profile: You are proactive, dedicated and enthusiastic, with a ‘can do’ attitude and approach You demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as strengths in organisation and prioritisation You are a collaborative team player who works well with colleagues You communicate ideas and issues in an effective, straightforward fashion You are highly motivated and want to seize opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career Life at Research Partnership: We love what we do and continuously strive for innovation and creativity. We believe everyone should continuously be learning and provide: A comprehensive training and development programme for all staff, from entry level apprentice to senior management A relaxed and friendly working environment Social events - including a summer day out and end-of-year party, along with regular social events after office hours Fundraising and charity events – we support Forever Angels, a children's charity whose aim is to care for abandoned babies in Tanzania, Africa, as well as the local charity, Fulham Good Neighbours Benefits package Company pension contributions of 5% available from your first day (salary sacrifice) 30 days annual holiday, plus public holidays Additional birthday day off Private health insurance Life Assurance plan Group Income Protection Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave About Inizio Advisory: Research Partnership is part of Inizio Advisory, a trusted advisor for health and life science companies that turns science into strategy, supporting execution at every stage of the product and patient journey from early commercialization to launch and beyond. Offering market research and insights; strategy; people and transformation consulting; and commercial benchmarking delivered through sector specific connected solutions and intelligence, Inizio Advisory helps create long-term value for clients and their patients. Further information: This is a full-time role, working in a hybrid pattern (2 days per week in the office) at our fantastic HQ location in Fulham Green, directly opposite Putney Bridge in London, which boasts free state-of-the-art gym with showers, on-site café, panoramic river views, landscaped gardens and regular social events. This role is also available on a remote worker basis (1 day per month in the office). Our Pledge At Research Partnership, we value inclusivity, recognize the power of diversity, and inspire the next generation of change-makers. We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in creating a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to recruit from a diverse slate of candidates and foster an environment that provides the right conditions for long-term success. We welcome all applications regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, military veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability. #LI-JF1 Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

Responsibilities

Oversee projects and project teams, serving as the main point of contact with clients while writing and delivering presentations. Support the Team Director in managing the team, including appraisals, performance monitoring, and recruitment.