Hybrid Market Research Manager, Healthcare

at Ipsos North America

• Job title: Market Research Manager, Healthcare
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chicago, United States

About the role

• Market Research Manager delivering strategic insights to healthcare clients through research services. Managing project operations and fostering client relationships while supporting junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and coordinate all aspects of the research process from proposal writing and research design, analysis and interpretation of results through to preparation of reports and delivery of presentations
• Managing key operational partners (data collection, data processing and results reporting) to ensure that reliable results are delivered to client in a timely, cost-efficient manner
• Maintain a project budget and work with team to ensure all aspects of the study continue to operate smoothly
• With oversight from the VP, foster strong client relationships and work to develop those relationships through frequent client contact including travel to client sites, leading meetings/presentations, and delivering insightful, thoughtful research.
• Provide training, guidance and support to junior staff

Requirements

• 4 plus years of direct market research experience (supplier side experience must)
• Proven experience building and managing successful client relationships
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry is a nice to have.
• Knowledge of Oncology is an asset (but not necessary for a motivated candidate)
• Ability to manage complex, multi-faceted project budgets and to create, manage, and commit to a project plan, schedule and budget
• Data savvy with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Sound understanding or research principles, designs, methodologies
• Resourceful, pragmatic and flexible but always standards-oriented
• Enjoy working in a team environment
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills with well-developed interpersonal and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software systems; SPSS or similar a plus, but not necessary
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• The ability to travel around 5-10% as-needed.

Benefits

• Career Development
• Generous PTO
• Healthcare plans
• Wellness benefits
• Flexible workplace policy