Associate Director

Inizio Ignite | Research Partnership•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health. Our Research Partnership healthcare market research team provides research and insights to inform and power healthcare decisions. Serving a variety of clients across the lifecycle, our expertise includes data, research & insights (proprietary syndicated and custom research) and brand tracking (ATU). Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward. Our 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 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. Our studies are typically multi-market, encompassing Europe, North America and Emerging Markets. We believe that exposure to a wide range of healthcare systems – and different cultural approaches to healthcare – helps our researchers to offer the most impactful, commercially-relevant insights to our clients.

Requirements

5–7+ years of experience in qualitative and quantitative custom primary market research
Experience in the life sciences sector
Strong client engagement and relationship management skills
Experience contributing to business development and proposal writing
Proven ability to independently lead projects and manage multiple workstreams
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of client business challenges
Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to multitask under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

Experience with advanced analytics, SPSS, SAS, and/or Q is a plus
Proactive, dedicated and enthusiastic, with a ‘can do’ attitude
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Collaborative team player
Communicates ideas clearly and effectively
Motivated to continue developing strategic and commercial skillset

Responsibilities

Lead research projects and project teams with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs
Act as a key day-to-day client contact, building strong relationships and presenting findings and recommendations
Shape client recommendations and contribute meaningfully to strategic discussions
Support and contribute to business development initiatives, including independently writing proposals and contributing to pitches
Drive organic growth within existing clients and contribute to revenue generation
Provide guidance, mentorship, and day-to-day support to junior team members; contribute to performance feedback and development
Support senior leadership (Directors/VPs) on broader account strategy and commercial decisions
Lead qualitative elements such as moderation (e.g., pilot interviews and beyond), where applicable
Contribute to internal initiatives, including training, process improvement, and knowledge sharing

Benefits

Remote and hybrid work options
A comprehensive training and development program
Opportunities for internal advancement
Annual salary and promotion review
Paid time off
401(k) plan with employee match
Medical/vision/dental/prescription insurance plans, including heath savings and flexible spending accounts
Company paid life insurance
Short term/long term disability
Commuter reimbursement accounts
Employee assistance programs