Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Smith Hanley Associates provided pay range This range is provided by Smith Hanley Associates. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Smith Hanley Associates Recruiter, Market Research & Consumer Insights Job Title: Research Director, Healthcare Market Research Location: Remote Salary: $150-170,000 + bonus Join a leading healthcare (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medtech) insights agency as a Research Director, where you'll oversee key client accounts, lead strategic growth initiatives, and guide the design and execution of high-impact research projects.

What You'll Do

Manage and grow strategic client accounts, with responsibility for revenue and margin goals Lead the design and execution of qualitative and quantitative research studies Act as the main point of contact for client engagements, from proposal through delivery Write proposals, develop screeners and guides, and deliver insights-rich reports Mentor and support junior team members with 1:1 development and feedback Collaborate on company-wide strategy and initiatives beyond your day-to-day role Contribute to an inclusive, engaging, and high-performing remote-first culture What You Bring 5-7+ years of market research experience on the supplier side Strong command of both qualitative and quantitative research methods Experience leading full project lifecycles - design, field, analysis, reporting Proven ability to manage and grow client relationships Strong writing and storytelling skills, with a consultative approach to insights Experience mentoring or managing junior staff Familiarity with healthcare, pharma, or MedTech industry dynamics REQUIRED Enthusiasm for client growth, proposal development, and team leadership Comfortable working in a fully remote, collaborative environment Why Join? 100% Remote – Work from anywhere with a well-established virtual culture Career Growth – Collaborate with senior leadership and expand your impact Flexibility – Autonomy in your day-to-day while being part of a close-knit team Purpose – Shape the future of healthcare through insight-driven decision-making Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Sales, Business Development, and Research Industries Market Research Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Smith Hanley Associates by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for "Research Director" roles. United States $150,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks ago United States $300,000.00-$350,000.00 2 weeks ago Santa Monica, CA $80,000.00-$90,000.00 5 months ago Managing Director - Organizational Research VP of Research - AI, NLP & Writing Technologies United States $251,000.00-$452,000.00 2 weeks ago United States $200,000.00-$240,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $130,000.00-$160,000.00 2 months ago Research Director or Senior Director- For Future Consideration United States $100,000.00-$150,000.00 1 week ago Research Director or Senior Director- For Future Consideration New York, NY $100,000.00-$150,000.00 1 week ago New York City Metropolitan Area $130,000.00-$160,000.00 3 weeks ago Research Director or Senior Director- For Future Consideration Culver City, CA $100,000.00-$150,000.00 3 days ago Associate Director, Field Medical Excellence and Training United States $250,000.00-$300,000.00 2 months ago United States $165,000.00-$235,000.00 1 day ago California, United States $175,000.00-$220,000.00 3 weeks ago United States $165,000.00-$235,000.00 1 day ago United States $180,000.00-$185,000.00 3 weeks ago Business Development Director - Full Service Bioanalytical Lab United States $130,000.00-$170,000.00 4 days ago Director, Non-Clinical Business Development United States $160,000.00-$180,000.00 1 month ago Director, Global Market Insights and Analytics Charlotte, NC $170,000.00-$185,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $125,000.00-$175,000.00 3 days ago Director, Field Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) Director of Life Science Business Development, Pharmaceuticals United States $150,000.00-$175,000.00 2 weeks ago Director of Business Development – Advanced Manufacturing Washington, DC $93,300.00-$150,100.00 1 week ago East Coast Director of Business Development, Grid Side Menlo Park, CA $191,000.00-$225,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $100,000.00-$130,000.00 3 days ago We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. Experience: 6 years required