Director - to Set Up New MR division Fully remote (UK) GBP 50-70,000, GBP 60-80k OTE - (posted Jun 13 2024)

Company: Hannelius Recruitment
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MrWeb Ref: 161304

Job Spec: Start date: July/Aug ideally

Our client specialises in accessing Hard to Reach audiences for Market Research, Industry Insights, and Expert/Industry reports. They distinguish themselves through their exclusive focus on the most challenging audiences, including B2B sectors, Healthcare professionals, and high-level Experts.


Job Description:

As the Research Director, you will be at the forefront of driving the company's new end to end offering. You will oversee this new offering to existing and new clients, including sales and delivery.

Your role will be pivotal in supporting the leadership team in developing their vision and you will be offered full flexibility in building and leading this new division. Fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to take a step up in their career with a high level of independence.


Basic Qualifications:

• 7 years of market research experience, with at least 3 in a research role.
• Experience in Healthcare and MedTech research a plus.
• Extensive experience leading both quantitative and qualitative research studies
• Ability to oversee projects from initial conception through to final presentation
• Strong project and client management skills
• Exceptional writing and presentation skills (both verbal and visual)
• Desire to manage and build a team from scratch.

Responsibilities:

The Research Director is expected to be experienced enough to lead research studies relatively autonomously. The responsibilities will vary for each unique research study but generally includes:

• Leading client meetings and pitches to help advise on approach and scope of research
• Developing/reviewing survey questionnaires and qualitative screeners
• Determining quotas and weighting schemes
• Coordinating with internal operations team
• Ensuring program accuracy and making quota decisions while fielding
• Drafting moderator guides
• Writing analysis plan, analysing data and developing key findings
• Creating insightful and visually compelling reports and presentations
• Managing staff assigned to the project team, and ensuring engagement, productivity, and work within budget
• Generally accountable for overall project success including execution, problem resolution, deliverables, client management and final presentation.

The Research Directors also play an essential role in helping to manage the business by:

• Contributing to new business efforts, including writing proposals and designing budget structures and fees
• Formally managing junior staff, including coaching through performance levels and conducting reviews
• Providing clients with strategic guidance and valued advice based on research and knowledge of business or industry
• Building relationships for self and company across network of teams.

You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative environment where your work directly contributes to the company's success. Our client offer a competitive salary, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a significant impact in a niche market.

Who to contact: In order to apply please send your CV to Larissa Kamburoff at larissa@hanneliusrecruitment.com

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