Director - Quantitative Research

Overview / About us

Lumanity is dedicated to improving health outcomes by accelerating and optimizing access to life-changing medicines. As a global strategic partner that brings together strategy, evidence, engagement, and technology, we were designed to engineer breakthrough value to tackle our clients’ toughest challenges by revolutionizing how value is generated, demonstrated, and communicated.

Responsibilities / Position overview

Our research team are seeking a director of quantitative commercial market research, specialising in the life sciences sector, to join their dedicated Insights Team. This is a hybrid position, working from our London office approx. 2 days per week.

The purpose of this role is as follows:

• To play a leading role in the development and growth of Lumanity’s primary market research team
• To maintain and build key accounts to generate revenue, drive growth and profitability, whilst meeting annual individual sales targets set
• To lead on, and provide support across multiple quantitative projects to deliver innovative client research solutions to build client satisfaction
• To provide detailed, advanced knowledge of complex research methodologies
• To provide effective coaching, leadership, and management to motivate and develop direct reports and work teams

Qualifications

• A strong track record of business generation – both with new and existing clients
• 8 – 10+ years’ experience in research or professional services organisation
• 8 – 10+ years’ experience in research-based project management role
• at least 8+ years in ad-hoc, primary research within a commercial setting
• Extensive life sciences, healthcare / pharma experience and therapy area knowledge
• Strong knowledge across research methodologies and practices – with demonstration of creativity and flair to develop thinking further
• Advanced complex quantitative research experience, including conjoint analysis and segmentation project work
• Proven skills and track record in project and account management, with outstanding client communication and influencing skills
• Advanced leadership and management skills
• Computer proficient: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus
• Annual salary review
• Pension
• Private Healthcare
• Dental Insurance
• Enhanced eye care
• Electric Car Scheme
• Holiday that increases with tenure
• Staggered working hours

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