Senior Research Manager/Associate Director
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 07 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £48,000 i £65,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 14 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 4TU |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 5 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Morgan Hunt UK Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | JN -122025-221021_1767782894 |
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What is the role?
This global research company are looking for highly motivated, talented, and experienced Senior Research Managers and Associate Directors to join their growing team. If you are an ambitious, growth-minded professional with a versatile research skill set, we encourage you to explore this opportunity. This role is ideal for someone who can collaborate with a global cross-functional team, is passionate about research, has a curious, creative mindset, is eager to tackle complex challenges, and has a track record of delivering high-quality work.
As Senior Research Manager/Associate Director, you will:
Manage the delivery of multiple primary MR (Market Research) projects.
Demonstrate experience and knowledge of a broad range of MR methodologies and techniques, including more advanced or complex approaches
Demonstrate knowledge of the therapy area on each project to apply to research materials and findings, and to enable credible discussion with the client. Demonstrates expertise within specific therapy areas
Demonstrate knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry by putting research findings into the broader context of the client's business situation
Lead internal project meetings. Acts as the primary point of contact for clients in relation to the day-to-day project management. Participates in client discussions related to objectives, design/methodology, and research findings
Be responsible for end-to-end project management, ensuring all project components and tasks are allocated and completed according to timelines
Lead or co-lead the delivery of the final presentation and/or workshop, and address client questions or challenges with support
Motivate and engage the project team to deliver against expectations, providing coaching and mentoring as required
Who you are / What you'll bring:
Extensive hands-on experience designing and delivering primary market research across the product life cycle
Experience and knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry
Strong client relationship management and commercial acumen, including appreciation of client-side/marketing business challenges
Excellent communication skills (internally and externally)
Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise across a variety of projects and timelines
A positive, creative, and collaborative mindset
Willingness to travel to Manchester once a month
Who They Are - Independently owned pharmaceutical market research agency. They work with some of the biggest pharmaceutical companies to help them determine which new, potentially lifesaving or life-improving treatments to prioritise for development. They gather information from medical experts, patients, and carers, and deliver insights to pharmaceutical companies to inform their strategic decision-making.
One of the best things about working at the company, as regularly reflected in their employee surveys, is that they are all genuinely willing to work together as a team and support each other whenever needed. They prioritise learning and development, have committees to champion our DE&I, well-being, charity, and sustainability efforts, and hold regular social get-togethers.
Perks:
Flexible working hours around core hours of 10 am to 4 pm (1 pm on Fridays)
Discretionary bonus scheme
10% pension from day 1 (5% Employee and 5% Employer matched contribution)
Private healthcare from day 1
Employee Assistance Program
Celebration Day off - an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
Quarterly Well-being sessions
Get in touch today to find out more
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.