Associate Director

About us:Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.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) and Asia (Singapore, India).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 healthShares values and celebrates progressPuts people at the centre of everythingAbout the team:Our Europe 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 Europe Custom Research 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.Your primary role:Your research responsibilities will be to oversee projects and project teams, be the main point of contact with the client, and write and give client presentationsYou will also support the Team Director to manage the team, with responsibilities involving conducting appraisals, pay reviews, monitoring of performance, personal development, training of staff, recruitment and developing and implementing internal company proceduresYou will also be looking to take your first steps in formal business developmentYou will write proposals to win new business, consider timescales and calculate the research cost alongside Directors and Project ManagersInvolvement in talent acquisition and assessing potential new staffAbout You…Your skills and experience:At least 7 years of experience in market research, including within the healthcare industryHave experience in leading projects and client managementA desire to progress your business development skills, with the ultimate aim of generating your own clientsIdeal profile:You are proactive, dedicated and enthusiastic, with a ‘can do’ attitude and approachYou demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as strengths in organisation and prioritisationYou are a collaborative team player who works well with colleaguesYou communicate ideas and issues in an effective, straightforward fashionYou are highly motivated and want to seize opportunities to develop new skills and progress your careerLife 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 programme for all staff, from entry level apprentice to senior managementA relaxed and friendly working environmentSocial events - including a summer day out and end-of-year party, along with regular social events after office hoursFundraising and charity events – we support Forever Angels, a children's charity whose aim is to care for abandoned babies in Tanzania, Africa, as well as the local charity, Fulham Good NeighboursBenefits PackageCompany pension contributions of 5% available from your first day (salary sacrifice)30 days annual holiday, plus public holidaysAdditional birthday day offPrivate health insuranceLife Assurance planGroup Income ProtectionEnhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption LeaveAbout Inizio Advisory:Research Partnership is part of Inizio Advisory, a trusted advisor for health and life science companies that turns science into strategy, supporting execution at every stage of the product and patient journey from early commercialization to launch and beyond.Further information:This is a full-time role, working in a hybrid pattern (2 days per week in the office) at our fantastic HQ location in Fulham Green, directly opposite Putney Bridge in London, which boasts free state-of-the-art gym with showers, on-site café, panoramic river views, landscaped gardens and regular social events.Our PledgeAt 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr