Associate Director in London

Hybrid 1-2 days per week in London, England (UK-based).

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The Company Behind The Role

Our client is a healthcare-focused consultancy that blends strategic thinking with a people-first mindset. They specialize in primary market research, helping clients across the life sciences make better decisions through meaningful insights. Known for exceeding expectations, they challenge conventional thinking and prioritize client experience in everything they do. With in-house moderation and analysis, and a strong emphasis on partnership, they work closely with their clients and their teams to deliver high-impact, detail-oriented work.

What You'll Do

• Manage and execute custom qualitative and quantitative pharmaceutical market research projects.
• Develop research materials and guide methodology discussions with clients.
• Lead analysis and reporting, translating data into strategic insights and implications.
• Present findings to clients and confidently communicate in workshops, meetings, and presentations.
• Identify new opportunities for organic growth within existing client accounts.
• Take the lead on proposal development in response to RFPs and contribute to business development efforts.
• Oversee internal project roles and mentor junior team members on best practices.
• Support business development by contributing to proposals and identifying future client needs.
• Ensure all client deliverables meet high standards of accuracy, clarity, and quality.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in custom primary pharmaceutical market research (quantitative and qualitative) with a focus on qualitative research.
• Strong client communication and presentation skills.
• A consultative mindset with a proven ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Experience identifying and expanding opportunities within existing accounts.
• Demonstrated success contributing to or leading business development efforts and proposal writing.
• Proven ability to lead client meetings and confidently present insights and recommendations.
• Proven ability to guide project strategy, from research design through to final recommendations.
• A track record of mentoring junior team members and promoting quality and consistency.
• Confidence working independently while knowing when to involve senior support.
• Ability to develop client-ready reports and presentations that are visually engaging and insight-driven.
• A proactive mindset - someone who takes initiative and always looks for ways to add value.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities paired with a flexible, collaborative attitude.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• A culture that genuinely cares - this team fosters a balanced, healthy work environment where people are supported and encouraged to grow.
• Remote working allows flexibility to support work-life balance and a people-first culture.
• Summer Fridays.
• Fewer concurrent projects so you can focus deeply, deliver your best work, and advance your career.
• A strong sense of purpose - get involved in pro bono work with healthcare nonprofits, and support causes that matter.
• A commitment to sustainability, with green practices integrated into every aspect of how they work.
• You’ll be part of a thoughtful, mission-driven team that values doing great work - and doing good in the world.

Applicants must have the permanent right to work in the United Kingdom.

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