Senior Research Manager – Quantitative/Pharma

Job title:

Senior Research Manager – Quantitative/Pharma

Company

Junction Collective

Job description

Our client is a full-service, globally-recognized qualitative research consultancy, They have been pioneering the application of Anthropology in marketing and business for over two decades.The Quantitative Division executes a variety of quantitative and integrated quant/qual (ATUs, Journey, Messaging, Segmentation, Demand, etc.) delving deeper than traditional quant approaches, offering insights that more closely align with how humans think, feel, & behave.ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREDCommunication and Presentation SkillsExpresses and transmits information with consistency, clarity, and confidence

• Ability to communicate with ease both in written and verbal form

• Demonstrates active listening techniques in order to effectively understand, interpret outcomes, and formulate next steps

• Is keenly aware of the audience in a meeting, and calibrates tone and content to connect with the participants

• Understands implications of the content, and the way in which content is presented

• Delivers prepared presentations to clients, presents ideas in a compelling way and answers straightforward questions

Project Management

• Effectively runs multiple projects within timelines

• Ability to prioritize work flow to meet project deliverables

• Leads less complex projects

• Acts as day-to-day primary point of contact with clients

• Ability to lead client project kick off meetings

• Accountable for keeping project tracker up to date and approve invoices if acting as project lead

Client Management

• Understands and manages client expectations and ensures they are met through execution and deliverables

• Proactively manages client needs without client or Senior Management prompting

• Actively problem solves to overcome challenges and develops win/win solutions for clients and the company

• Ensures timely communications with clients

• Builds client relationships that instil confidence and trust

Questionnaire Development

• Ability to deconstruct a client need into the required knowledge areas to pursue and develop client-ready questionnaires

• Translates qualifications criteria into a clear and focused Screener sections

• If needed, integrates analytical techniques appropriately

• Is able to explain questionnaire set-up and flow to client

• Pre-identifies potential risks for adverse event reporting within the questionnaire

Fieldwork ManagementCollaborates with external vendors to:

• Ensure the programming of the survey is accurate by testing the link

• Monitor soft launch, and checks so launch data for quality and accuracy

• Monitor full field launch by analyzing the qualification rate of respondents. If screener bottlenecks are identified, builds recommendations for screener adjustments and negotiates them with the client

• Monitor adverse events, and if needed reports them to the client by using their processes

Data Analysis and SynthesisCollaborates with external vendors to:

• Develop an Analysis Plan based on key strategic variables in the questionnaire approved by VP, Quantitative and/or client

• Run partial Data Tables during fieldwork

• Finalize Data Tables by integrated open-ended coding

• Build Advanced Analytics deliverables

• Build data slide shells, and populate with final data

Debrief Wring

• Manages the debrief wring process, including brainstorm meetings, in a timely manner

• Leverages Strategic Oversight (SO) as required

• Visualizes concepts or insights in an impactful way. Data visualization is ideal.

• Contributes to elevating all debriefs with strategic thought

• Ability to work independently with templated debriefs

Business Development

• With internal briefing and direction, contributes to the development of proposals (including costing)

• Ability to speak with clients about our approach at a general level

• Can identify organic business opportunities

SPECIFIC ROLE REQUIREMENTSMinimum bachelor’s degree in life or applied sciences, business, or marketingProven experience (5+ years) in QUANTITATIVE market research, with a focus on the pharma industry.Medium to Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and WordTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid passport

• Must be eligible to work in Canada and/or the US

• Travel may be required for project work, e.g., client presentations

LANGUAGES

• Fluent in written and verbal English

• Fluency in a secondary language is an asset – particularly French

LOGISTIC REQUIREMENTHybrid work structure – remote and in-office (GTA location). Two anchor days in the office (Tuesday/Wednesday)INTERVIEW PROCESSAfter meeting with the recruiter, If you have been selected to move forward, there will be two 45/60 minute employer interviewsThe first will be with the VP, Quantitative and Head of HR and will be via Microsoft TeamsThe second will be with a Partner and a VP/Director and will be in person (location will be provided)There MAY be a task to complete during your first interview with the employer. Your recruiter will inform you in advance.Inclusion & Equal opportunity employment:We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion & belonging. People seeking employment at our company are considered without regard to any protected category including but not limited to, race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.Require accommodation? We are ready to help:We are proud to provide interview & employment accommodation during the recruitment and hiring process. If you require any accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please reach out directly to jennifer@junctioncollective.ca . We are committed to working with you to best meet your needs.

Expected salary

$90000 – 110000 per year

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 23:21:39 GMT

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