Vice President, Market Research

Inizio Ignite | Research Partnership•New York, NY

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

We invite you to come grow with us. Research Partnership (part of Inizio Advisory) is one of the world's largest pharma market research and consulting agencies with over 250 researchers, consultants, project managers and support staff. Our teams are located across the globe, in Europe (London, Lyon), North America (New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco), New Delhi (India), and Singapore. As individuals with diverse backgrounds, as a team with shared values, as professionals ready to reimagine health and life sciences—you can grow with us at a place that: · Makes a difference to human health · Shares values and celebrates progress · Puts people at the center of everything About the team: 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. Your primary role: · The purpose of this role is to partner with the existing Directors and Vice Presidents to help lead, plan and manage and to ensure the growth, development and management of the team · To provide leadership direction and management expertise in terms of growing and sustaining the business through the development and execution of group strategies, product development and sales growth plans · Line management of midlevel staff · Involvement in talent acquisition and assessing potential new staff About You… Your skills and experience: · At least 10 years of experience in primary market research, including within the healthcare industry · Have significant experience in leading projects and client management · Capable business developer and relationship manager with new and existing clients · Expertise with both qualitative and quantitative research techniques Ideal profile: · You are proactive, dedicated and enthusiastic, with a ‘can do’ attitude and approach · You demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as strengths in organization and prioritization · You are a collaborative team player who works well with colleagues · You communicate ideas and issues in an effective, straightforward fashion · You are highly motivated and want to seize opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career Life at Research Partnership: We love what we do and continuously strive for innovation and creativity. We believe everyone should continuously be learning and provide: · A comprehensive training and development program for all staff, from entry level apprentice to senior management · A relaxed and friendly working environment · Social events - including a summer day out and end of year party, along with regular social events after office hours · Fundraising and charity events – we support Forever Angels, a children's charity whose aim is to care for abandoned babies in Tanzania, Africa Employee Benefits: · Remote and hybrid work options · A comprehensive training and development program · Opportunities for internal advancement · Annual salary and promotion review · Paid time off of 25 days annually · 401(k) plan with employer match · Medical/vision/dental/prescription insurance plans, including heath savings and flexible spending accounts · Company paid life insurance · Company paid short term/long term disability · Commuter reimbursement accounts · Employee assistance programs Our Pledge At Research Partnership, we value inclusivity, recognize the power of diversity, and inspire the next generation of change-makers. We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in creating a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to recruit from a diverse slate of candidates and foster an environment that provides the right conditions for long-term success. We welcome all applications regardless of race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, military veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability. Inizio Ignite, Research Partnership 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. Further information: This is a full-time role. You can choose to work out of our NYC, SF or Yardley, PA (Philadelphia) office for as many days out of the week as you’d like or work remotely. #LI-Remote #LI-ND1 The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. We consider compensation more than just a base salary – that’s why we also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. Compensation $150,000—$200,000 USD Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. 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Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in primary market research, including within the healthcare industry
Have significant experience in leading projects and client management
Capable business developer and relationship manager with new and existing clients
Expertise with both qualitative and quantitative research techniques

Nice To Haves

You are proactive, dedicated and enthusiastic, with a ‘can do’ attitude and approach
You demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as strengths in organization and prioritization
You are a collaborative team player who works well with colleagues
You communicate ideas and issues in an effective, straightforward fashion
You are highly motivated and want to seize opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

Responsibilities

partner with the existing Directors and Vice Presidents to help lead, plan and manage and to ensure the growth, development and management of the team
provide leadership direction and management expertise in terms of growing and sustaining the business through the development and execution of group strategies, product development and sales growth plans
Line management of midlevel staff
Involvement in talent acquisition and assessing potential new staff

Benefits

Remote and hybrid work options
A comprehensive training and development program
Opportunities for internal advancement
Annual salary and promotion review
Paid time off of 25 days annually
401(k) plan with employer match
Medical/vision/dental/prescription insurance plans, including heath savings and flexible spending accounts
Company paid life insurance
Company paid short term/long term disability
Commuter reimbursement accounts
Employee assistance programs