Research Director-Syndicated Healthcare

Make your mark at Ipsos.

As a Director in our Healthcare Syndicated team specializing in Cardio-Metabolics, you will lead and inspire a global team, act as a key driver in our clients’ success through impactful and insightful market research. Your role will involve developing business strategies, driving revenue growth, and ensuring the delivery of high‑quality research services. You will foster an inclusive culture, collaborate across teams in the UK, US, and KL offices, and spearhead business development and thought‑leadership initiatives within the healthcare sector. Your expertise will guide clients in making informed decisions, shaping their brands, and driving their business growth.

The Research Director will develop and achieve our business growth plan with a special focus on Cardio‑Metabolics, lead by example to build expertise and capability within the team, and play a key role in fostering an inclusive, connected culture across regions and time zones.

Essential Skills

• Extensive experience in Pharma market research; Cardio‑Metabolic experience a plus
• Degree or equivalent experience
• Thorough knowledge and experience of the principles of quantitative and/or qualitative ad‑hoc research techniques
• Proven track record of team management
• Deep understanding of research methodologies and analytical techniques
• Expertise in developing, maintaining, and growing client relationships through consultation, partnership, and insight
• A strong track record of successfully leading studies across the product lifecycle; several years focused on pharmaceutical brands essential

Desirable Skills

• Experience with innovative methods, e.g., social intelligence analytics
• Proficiency in AI use and adoption to enhance day‑to‑day tasks
• Familiarity with digital data collection methods and online analytics tools
• Experience in global or cross‑regional market research projects
• Enjoy breaking down complex topics and briefs into engaging studies with impactful results
• Interest in working across a range of clients and diseases
• Evidence of new‑way thinking (embracing and applying new methodologies to clients’ issues)
• Experience contributing to or leading thought leadership (e.g., conference abstracts, posters, white papers)

Behaviours

• Analytical thinking
• Resilience, flexibility and agility
• Creative thinking
• Motivation and self‑awareness
• Empathy and active listening
• Curiosity and lifelong learning
• Service orientation and customer service
• Talent management
• Leadership and social influence
• Problem solving at a systemic level – improving the process for everyone
• Inspiring confidence and action through authoritative, compelling communication
• Setting strategic direction and priorities with vision
• Creating a culture where feedback is valued and people feel inspired to develop

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days annual leave, pension contribution, income protection, and life assurance. Additional benefits cover health & wellbeing, financial benefits and professional development opportunities.

EEO Statement

We are committed to equality, treating people fairly, and promoting a positive and inclusive working environment. We endeavour to create a diverse workforce that reflects the world we research, thereby delivering better insight to our clients. Ipsos is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and provides an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.