[Hiring] Research Director, Seller-Doer @Weller&Company

Role Description

Lead the proposal, design, and execution of qualitative and quantitative research studies for pharmaceutical clients with a strong focus on qualitative studies.

• Proactively generate new business by promoting pharmaceutical market research services through targeted outreach, networking, and industry engagement.
• Moderate IDIs and focus groups with a variety of stakeholders, including doctors, patients, and their caregivers.
• Analyze and translate findings into strategic insights and clear recommendations.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of new opportunities through industry connections, referrals, and proactive prospecting, identifying pharmaceutical companies that can benefit from custom market research and strategic insights.
• Lead early-stage sales conversations with pharmaceutical brand and commercial teams, positioning tailored market research solutions to address key business questions.
• Build and maintain trusted, long-term client relationships.
• Identify opportunities for growth with existing clients and pursue new business leads.
• Take ownership of personal revenue targets while contributing to the overall growth of the firm’s market research consulting business.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to team development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience within a pharmaceutical or healthcare market research agency or consultancy.
• A demonstrated track record of winning new business and generating revenue from pharmaceutical and life sciences clients.
• Strong background in qualitative and quantitative methods, including moderating with HCPs and patients.
• Ability to craft compelling, insight-driven narratives for clients.
• Proven success in business development with new and existing clients in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior client stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Benefits

• A senior role where your relationships, thinking, and initiative genuinely shape the business.
• A close-knit, entrepreneurial environment where people value trust, curiosity, and quality.
• Direct access to leadership and meaningful involvement in business decisions.
• Join a growing company where your ideas and contributions make a real impact.
• Enjoy the flexibility of fully remote work, built on trust and collaboration.
• Take advantage of a health and wellness stipend to invest in yourself.