I am partnered with a reputable boutique strategic research firm who have strong plans for their business over the coming 2 - 3 years. Their most recent focus is on building out the senior leadership team to a high standard so the business can reach their growth targets of 40 % by the end of 2024. They are seeking a research director with strong acumen and hands on knowledge of life science focussed qual and quant research to work alongside the MD's and be a pivotal part of their growth and development. They have been extremely successful since their establishment, with a 50 % conversion rate on RFP pitches and an already established network of top pharmaceutical companies that they regularly work with on a global scale.
*The Role; *
* You will be responsible for running 2 - 3 projects at any one time, opposed to 5 - 7 in other companies. Their aim is to increase the quality of work and deliver exactly what the client is looking for opposed to taking on too much and not completing to a high standard
* Work on creating relationships with new and current clients with a key focus on repeat business and high return
* Report directly to the managing directors of the business having a key insight into how the business grows and develops over the coming years and acting as one of the foundational senior leaders.
* Work on a global scale with Europe being a top priority
* Hands on with projects; taking part in selling services and doing the hands on aspects of market research
* Responsible for a team of people in market research - you will be building out the team, hiring and training individuals that you think would add value to the team.
*Main Aim for 2022 - 2024 *
* Grow client base with top Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies globally - Creating and maintaining solid relationships
* Increase their head count by 40%
* Increase their revenue turn over year on year
*Key Requirements; *
* 7 + years of market research experience in a pharmaceutical setting
* Solid understanding and knowledge of the health care system and various therapeutic areas like; Oncology, rare diseases, neurology etc.
* Line Management Experience; MUST have successful experience building, managing and training a team of people at varying levels
* Business Development; MUST be able to create, maintain and develop relationships with current and prospective clients at all levels contributing to the companies target growth of £1 million per year
* Knowledge and understanding of qualitative and quantitative works streams / methodologies to implement key strategies within the junior consultant team
* Motivated, adaptable and eager to be a major part in the companies success stories.
By clicking "apply" you will be sending your CV to Georgia Wright at Barrington James. Georgia is a specialist recruiter within Market Access and HEOR. She will discuss the opportunity in detail with you, facilitate your application and will manage the process acting as a link between the company and yourself. Please call for more information or reach out to Georgia directly on [](mailto:)
