Director, Qualitative Research

Omnicom Health•Doylestown, PA

About The Position

Adelphi Research conducts market research, both qualitative and quantitative, exclusively within the pharmaceutical space. Our work provides crucial insights that help bring new drugs to market, fundamentally impacting the lives of patients with various conditions such as oncology, neuroscience, immunology, and diabetes. We have contributed to the development of novel drugs that improve and extend patient quality of life. We are seeking a stellar market research professional who is curious, a critical thinker, enjoys challenges, and is passionate about their work to join our team and contribute to a supportive work environment.

Requirements

8 – 12 + years of experience, preferably all in pharmaceutical/healthcare space
Ability to generate sales and repeat business by fostering strong client relationships and seeking referrals
Passionate about knowing our clients’ strategy, and ability to consult strategically and deliver solid, insightful reports and presentations
Significant depth of qualitative market research experience including moderation
Must be able to mentor both junior and senior staff in both qualitative market research and pharmaceutical industry knowledge
Expert in moderating telephone/in-person in-depth interviews and focus groups
Curious and open to exploring new methods and spearheading the development of new market research techniques, solutions and methods
Eight to 12 years of hands–on experience designing and implementing qualitative research studies at all stages of the drug life cycle for the pharmaceutical/biotech industries
Demonstration of a deep understanding of the market research needs of pharmaceutical and biotech products in various stages of the product life cycle (Phase 2 through Phase 4 clinical trials, pre-launch promotional development, in-line/mature products)
High level of expertise in elevating results from qualitative studies to be business focused, strategic and insightful
Excellent presentation skills
Experienced collaborative leader of both senior and junior level team members
Demonstrable experience in building and expanding new business relationships and expanding/nurturing relationships with current clients in the pharmaceutical/biotech industries
Ability to meet specific sales goals
Must have experience in vendor/supplier market research, preferably in pharmaceutical research
Minimum of bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

Advanced education preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct market research, both qualitative and quantitative, exclusively within the pharmaceutical space.
Provide insights that bring new drugs to market.
Foster strong client relationships to generate sales and repeat business, and seek referrals.
Consult strategically with clients, understanding their strategy, and delivering insightful reports and presentations.
Mentor both junior and senior staff in qualitative market research and pharmaceutical industry knowledge.
Moderate telephone/in-person in-depth interviews and focus groups.
Explore new methods and spearhead the development of new market research techniques, solutions, and methods.
Develop new business and nurture existing client relationships.
Contribute to the company’s overall strategic direction in senior leadership meetings.
Apply creativity to develop new research techniques/methods that deliver new insights.
Identify process efficiencies to improve the business.
Design and implement qualitative research studies at all stages of the drug life cycle for the pharmaceutical/biotech industries.
Elevate results from qualitative studies to be business-focused, strategic, and insightful.
Lead senior and junior level team members collaboratively.
Build and expand new business relationships and expand/nurture relationships with current clients.
Meet specific sales goals.
Engage in vendor/supplier market research, preferably in pharmaceutical research.