Associate Director

Associate Director – Porterhouse Insights PorterhouseInsights Porterhouse Insights is the global research, insight andevidence consultancy of Porterhouse Medical Group (a part of theSCIRIS network), which was established in 2017 to generateactionable insights to meet evolving client needs. The team workswith healthcare and pharmaceutical clients across R&D,commercial and medical to answer ad hoc research questions withprimary and secondary market research studies. The team also worksclosely with Porterhouse Medical colleagues to ensure our campaignsand solutions are driven by powerful, real-world insights and trulymake a difference to people’s lives. A summary of who we arelooking for The Consultancy has grown every year since itsestablishment in 2017 and we are now looking for an enthusiasticand proactive Associate Director to join the senior team. As a keymember of our team, you will have the opportunity to shape thefuture of our organisation and make a significant impact on ourcontinued success. The ideal candidate will bring a strong andconsistent track record of performance in pharmaceutical insights,with excellent client management and client reputation. You willplay a crucial role in driving our agency’s growth, leveraging yourindustry relationships to win new business and expand our clientbase. What We Offer - The opportunity to make your mark on a young,dynamic agency with consistent year-on-year growth - Acollaborative environment where your ideas and contributions willdirectly shape the agency’s future - The chance to be a key part ofthe Senior Team to develop innovative approaches and methodologies- A platform to build something new and exciting in thepharmaceutical market research industry Join us in our mission toevolve to the next level and be part of our journey from a smallstart-up to an industry leader. If you’re passionate about making areal impact and have the drive to help grow an ambitious agency, wewant to hear from you! The Role ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Based in centralLondon, Reading, Nottingham or Milton Keynes; 2 days per week inoffice (usually Tuesdays and Thursdays), other days can be workedfrom home. Responsibilities: Leadership: - All aspects of projectleadership, including identifying new business, pitching andwinning the work, project design, fieldwork, delivery and follow-upon client satisfaction, as well as financial management -Contribute fully to the Senior Management Team on businessdevelopment initiatives, marketing strategies and innovativemethodologies, as well as influencing and implementing strategicdirection - Continually evaluate and develop sector strategiesClient focus: - Develop and maintain professional, proactiverelationships with new, existing, and lapsed clients to formlong-term alliances - Support Account Directors and ResearchManagers with client interactions - Write and renew the design ofprojects (proposals, questionnaires, approaches to analysis andpresentations) to ensure they satisfy and exceed clientexpectations Performance and talent management: - Act as mentor toAccount Directors and Research Managers - Conduct regularmanagement reviews with line reports, reviewing performance,setting objectives, and identifying learning needs - Facilitate theprofessional development and learning of all those with whom youwork Knowledge and skills desired: - Ideally 7+ years of experiencewithin the pharma insights industry - Proven track record ofdeveloping new business - Expertise in leading complex, large scaleprojects - Expert knowledge in key methodologies and approaches(published, conference speaking, industry training) - Businessacumen with a sound grasp of divisional financial performance andcost drivers - Understanding of business management issues -Strategic leadership skills - Strong negotiation skills e.g.,contracts and discounts - Enthusiasm to play a key part in buildingour business #J-18808-Ljbffr