About You Do you want to be part of building andshaping the successful pharma brands of the future? Are youpassionate about using advanced primary market research methods touncover why patients, healthcare professionals, and otherstakeholders make the decisions they do? Do you want to work acrossa mix of strategy consulting projects that draw from competitor,customer, medical, and commercial insights? Are you a highlymotivated professional interested in being part of a dynamic teamof self-starters, working with global healthcare and pharmaceuticalclients across the full product life cycle? Prescient is lookingfor a bright, ambitious Associate Director to join our CommercialPractice team in either our Manchester or London (UK) offices.About Our Commercial Practice Prescient has 3 core practices:Commercial, Competitor Intelligence, and Medical. We specialize insupporting our biopharma clients in making insightful strategicchoices for their products and portfolios. We bring together aunique blend of skills and experiences which are required to drivewinning strategies. The Commercial Practice is on an excitingjourney to expand our customer-centric teams to better serve ourglobal and domestic clients. When you join this exciting venture,you will be working with global healthcare and pharmaceuticalclients across the full product life cycle, to help them unlock thefull potential of their brands. The Commercial Practice specializesin primary market research and brand strategy development. Thetypes of projects market research projects deliver include: PatientJourney, Segmentation, Market Understanding, Demand Assessment, andBrand Story Assessment. About the Opportunity As an AssociateDirector in Primary Market Research, you will take a leadershiprole in overseeing large-scale, high-impact quantitative andqualitative research projects. You will manage and guide a team ofanalysts, collaborating directly with senior client stakeholders todeliver actionable insights that drive business decisions. Thisrole has a strong focus on Quantitative research whilst alsoblending strategic leadership, technical expertise, and clientmanagement experience. You'll not only be responsible for thesuccessful execution of research projects but also play a pivotalrole in business development and contribute to thought leadershipwithin the field of research. At this level, you will have exposureto a wide range of projects. You will also have the opportunity todecide whether to pursue a more specialized path or continue in abroader leadership role, depending on your career aspirations. Therole offers a mix of formal training, mentorship, and hands-onproject experience to support your development. KeyResponsibilities: - Lead and manage complex research projectsincluding complex quantitative methodologies, such as segmentation,pricing, and demand studies from conception through to execution,analysis, and delivery of actionable insights for clients. - Workclosely with clients at the executive level to understand theirbusiness challenges and translate them into research objectives andstrategic solutions. - Design and implement advanced statisticalmodels, surveys, and data collection methodologies to addressclient needs, with an emphasis on innovation and rigor. - Overseethe analysis of large datasets to derive insights and solve complexproblems. - Develop and deliver high-level reports, presentations,and strategic recommendations to clients, ensuring clarity andrelevance to their business objectives. - Collaborate withcross-functional teams (e.g., medical, product, marketing) tointegrate research findings into broader business strategies. -Stay at the forefront of research techniques and technologies,continuously advancing the company's capabilities and competitiveedge. Required Experience and Skills: - Advanced degree (Master’sor Ph.D.) in a related field. - Multiple years of experience inqualitative and quantitative primary market research, dataanalytics, or consulting. - Proven expertise in designing andexecuting complex quantitative research projects, with a stronggrasp of survey methodology, statistical modeling, and experimentaldesign. - Experience in managing teams of researchers or analystsand providing mentorship and strategic guidance. - Exceptionalwritten and verbal communication skills, including the ability topresent complex technical findings in a clear, client-friendlymanner. - Strong business acumen with the ability to understandclient needs and develop research solutions that drive businessoutcomes. - Track record of contributing to business developmentefforts, including proposal writing and supporting sales pitches.What We Offer - A competitive base salary plus an extensivebenefits package. - A strong values-based culture which is activelylived and promoted. - A team made up of smart and supportivepeople. - Leaders who are accessible and listen, ambitious for ourteams, committed to coaching and sharing their expertise. - Anenvironment where our thinking and our work are all innovative,imaginative, and bright. - On-going and tailored career developmentthat stretches you and is based on your ambition, abilities, andinterests – not boxes. - A culture where everyone is activelyencouraged to contribute and influence the business. - Flexibleworking, recognition for going the extra mile, and a flathierarchy. About Prescient Healthcare Group Prescient is a pharmaservices firm specializing in dynamic decision support and productand portfolio strategy. We partner with our clients to turn scienceinto value by helping them understand the potential of theirmolecules, shaping their strategic plans, and allowing theirdecision making to be the biggest differentiating factor in thesuccess of their products. When companies partner with Prescient,the molecules in their hands have a greater potential for successthan the same science in the hands of their competitors. Founded in2007, Prescient is a global firm with a footprint in ten citiesacross three continents. Our team of experts partners with 23 ofthe top 25 biopharmaceutical companies, the fastest-growingmid-caps, and cutting-edge emerging biotechs, including some of thebiggest and most innovative brands. More than 80% of our employeeshold advanced life sciences degrees, and our teams deliver animpressive depth of therapeutic, clinical, and commercialexpertise. Prescient has been a portfolio company of BridgepointDevelopment Capital since 2021 and Baird Capital since 2017. Formore information, please visit:www.prescienthg.com. We are anequal opportunity employer and fully comply with applicablelegislation in all of the geographies in which we operate.Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteranstatus, uniformed service member status, race, colour, religion,sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, geneticinformation or any other category protected by applicable national,federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr
