Smith Hanley Associates · 1 day ago
Research Director
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$125K/yr - $160K/yr
6+ years expSmith Hanley Associates is a highly respected, employee-owned top-tier Research & Analytics firm seeking a Research Director or Senior Research Director with a focus on healthcare and pharmaceuticals. The role involves leading quantitative research projects, partnering closely with clients, and translating complex data into clear insights while managing a portfolio of approximately 13 projects annually.
AnalyticsBig DataHuman Resources
Hiring Manager
Lindsey Bartlett
Responsibilities
Lead the full lifecycle of quantitative research projects, including proposal development, research design, questionnaire development, sampling, fieldwork oversight, analysis, reporting, and client presentations
Serve as a strategic partner to clients, translating complex data into clear, engaging stories and visually compelling deliverables (primarily PowerPoint) that bring the voice of the customer to life
Design and lead a variety of study types, including usage & attitude (U&A), creative concept and messaging testing, segmentation, and other custom quantitative methodologies
Collaborate closely with internal project teams while mentoring and skill-sharing with junior researchers
Build and strengthen long-term client relationships, contributing to organic growth and new business opportunities
Manage a portfolio of approximately 13 projects annually
Focus primarily on healthcare and life sciences research, with opportunities to expand into other industries over time
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
6+ years of hands-on quantitative market research experience (title dependent)
Proven success leading complex or multi-country quantitative studies end-to-end in a client-facing role
Strong technical foundation in questionnaire design, sampling, weighting, and data interpretation
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to turn analytics into clear, strategic narratives and recommendations
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects independently
Collaborative, low-ego team player who enjoys mentoring others
Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and quick to learn new systems
Benefits
Generous PTO (including a winter break)
Robust benefits
Long-term equity participation
Unique perks that reflect a people-first mindset
Robust medical benefits and retirement plans (401k + ESOP)
Annual performance and company bonus
Strong commitment to professional development
A genuinely collaborative, people-centric culture with unique perks you won’t find everywhere
Company
Smith Hanley Associates
Smith Hanley Associates is a recruiting company providing data science and actuarial science recruitment services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
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Brant Smith
Co-Founder
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