Associate Director, Market Research – Oncology Solid Tumor

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Horsham, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting an Associate Director, Market Research – Oncology Solid Tumor, located in Horsham, Pennsylvania. The role leads market research to generate business insights and uncover growth opportunities for Oncology Solid Tumors. It partners closely with marketing, sales, and other business teams to provide recommendations, shape decisions, and drive organizational action, while advising leadership on the development and evaluation of business strategies and tactics.

The position leads the design and execution of integrated learning plans covering research across patients, healthcare professionals, payers, and marketing. It requires clear communication of insights, cross-functional collaboration, the ability to influence without authority, and accountability for Credo-based decisions and culture. The role also mentors Strategic Insights team members and promotes innovative, efficient research approaches.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree required.
• At least 7 years of relevant business experience in market research, business intelligence, marketing, sales, business analytics, strategic planning, or management consulting.
• Knowledge and experience across qualitative and quantitative market research approaches, with the ability to select suitable methods for business questions.
• Proven success partnering across business teams to integrate research insights with relevant analytics or data and translate them into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to develop compelling presentations and visualizations of research findings, with impactful recommendations and solutions that drive decisions.
• Ability to work autonomously and with integrity to define business questions and develop focused market research plans.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and balancing research rigor with speed to decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• Experience working on or directly with pharmaceutical brand marketing or sales teams.
• Relevant therapeutic area experience.
• Track record of mentoring or coaching team members to develop market research skills.
• Experience applying AI to market research approaches, insight generation, or efficiency improvements.
• Commitment to learning emerging technologies such as AI through exploration, iteration, and applying new tools over time.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage a market research plan that addresses key business questions and informs business planning, strategy, and tactics; track and manage the operating budget against goals.
• Lead development and implementation of primary research for healthcare professionals, patients, and/or payers, including developmental, evaluative, and tracking research.
• Select appropriate research approaches and internal and external partners based on business questions, resources, timing, and business goals.
• Synthesize market research insights into actionable recommendations that influence business partners and inform strategy and decision-making.
• Promote innovative and efficient market research methods and share best practices.
• Set priorities and focus resources on the most critical, high-value projects.
• Promote simplicity and streamlined processes so studies deliver actionable insights in a timely manner.
• Mentor and coach Strategic Insights team members in developing market research skills and experience.
• Monitor healthcare and pharmaceutical industry trends and assess their potential impact on business strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director