Director

Your primary role

• Lead research projects and project teams with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs
• Act as a key day-to-day client contact, building strong relationships and presenting findings and recommendations
• Shape client recommendations and contribute meaningfully to strategic discussions
• Support and contribute to business development initiatives, including independently writing proposals and contributing to pitches
• Drive organic growth within existing clients and contribute to revenue generation
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and day-to-day support to junior team members; contribute to performance feedback and development
• Support senior leadership (Directors/VPs) on broader account strategy and commercial decisions
• Lead qualitative elements such as moderation (e.g., pilot interviews and beyond), where applicable
• Contribute to internal initiatives, including training, process improvement, and knowledge sharing

Your skills and experience

• 5-7+ years of experience in qualitative and quantitative custom primary market research
• Experience in the life sciences sector
• Strong client engagement and relationship management skills
• Experience contributing to business development and proposal writing
• Proven ability to independently lead projects and manage multiple workstreams
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of client business challenges
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to multitask under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Experience with advanced analytics, SPSS, SAS, and/or Q is a plus

Ideal profile

• Proactive, dedicated and enthusiastic, with a 'can do' attitude
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Collaborative team player
• Communicates ideas clearly and effectively
• Motivated to continue developing strategic and commercial skillset

Employee Benefits

• Remote and hybrid work options
• A comprehensive training and development program
• Opportunities for internal advancement
• Annual salary and promotion review
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employee match
• Medical/vision/dental/prescription insurance plans, including heath savings and flexible spending accounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short term/long term disability
• Commuter reimbursement accounts
• Employee assistance programs

Our Pledge

• At Research Partnership, we value inclusivity, recognize the power of diversity, and inspire the next generation of change-makers.
• We believe in creating a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• We aim to recruit from a diverse slate of candidates and foster an environment that provides the right conditions for long-term success.

Further information

This is a full-time role. You can choose to work out of our NYC or Yardley, PA (Philadelphia) office for as many days out of the week as you'd like or work remotely.

Salary Range Compensation

$125,000 - $160,000 per year. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in NYC. The range listed may be just one component the total compensation package. This range may also differ based on the applicant's geographic location and cost of living considerations.

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. We consider compensation more than just a base salary - that's why we also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation $125,000 - $160,000 USD

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.