Market Research Manager

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re excited to partner with a pharmaceutical client to hire a Market Research Manager for a 12+ month contract opportunity.

This remote position offers a flexible working schedule (approximately 20-40 hours per week) and has an application deadline of January 10, 2025.

As a Market Research Manager, you will be at the forefront of shaping strategic decisions by providing actionable insights that guide marketing and business strategies. In this role, you will design, manage, and analyze research initiatives across key therapeutic areas (TAs), partnering with both internal and external teams. This is a high-impact opportunity where your expertise will directly influence business outcomes through a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead market research efforts as a strategic partner for assigned marketing teams, delivering key insights and fostering trusted relationships.
• Design and manage custom research projects, utilizing various methodologies to generate actionable insights.
• Synthesize data from multiple sources to inform and drive marketing strategies and tactics.
• Work closely with analytics teams to provide integrated recommendations to stakeholders.
• Stay updated on market dynamics, competitive trends, and industry developments, ensuring that all research initiatives align with current business needs.
• Build strong, objective relationships across teams while representing the voice of the customer.
• Confidently present findings to diverse audiences within the organization, ensuring clarity and impact.
• Manage external research suppliers and monitor projects to ensure they meet timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Ensure all research activities adhere to ethical and financial compliance guidelines.

Critical Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees (MA, MS, MBA, PhD) are preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of market research experience.
• Expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and business acumen.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate and influence in a matrixed environment.
• Experience managing multiple projects and working with external research agencies.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience or experience in related fields is a plus, but not required.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development

To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week, and the assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

If you meet the qualifications for this Market Research Manager opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today, and our recruitment team will guide you through the interview process and advocate on your behalf.

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.