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Research ManagerUp to £50,000 + BenefitsSouthwark - Hybrid (2 days per week in office)
The CompanyA leading communications agency working at the intersection of science, technology, and engineering, dedicated to building a better world through intelligent, insight-led strategy. The agency partners with organisations across healthcare, pharma, and sustainability, helping them make informed decisions through a mix of research, data science, and creative strategy.
The TeamThis role sits within the Insight team, a growing group of 11 researchers (soon to be 13), led by a seasoned leadership team with deep sector knowledge. The team specialises in mixed methods research, with most projects focused on pharmaceutical and healthcare brands. They work collaboratively with a central data science team and across multiple in-house practices.
The RoleAs Research Manager, you'll play a hands-on role running end-to-end research projects from brief through to delivery. You'll be client-facing from day one, managing both quant and qual research while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and data scientists.
Key responsibilities include:
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Managing research projects across healthcare/pharma clients from proposal to delivery
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Leading client relationships and presenting insights in a clear, compelling way
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Designing and managing mixed methods studies - with flexibility to lean toward your strength
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Supporting pitch development and contributing to new business where relevant
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Working with advanced analytics and data science partners to enhance research outcomes
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Providing strategic recommendations that help shape policy, brand, and positioning
Your Background
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3-5 years of experience in market research, ideally with a strong focus on healthcare or pharma
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Comfortable with both quant and qual methodologies (can lean toward one)
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Knowledge of data science and advanced analytics (e.g., segmentations, regressions, key driver analysis)
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Excellent communication skills and confident presenting to clients
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Pitching or proposal-writing experience is a plus
This is a great opportunity for someone ready to hit the ground running in a high-performing, purpose-driven team that's passionate about making a difference.
