Job Description

Job Title:

Research Executive - Qual

Reports To:

Research Manager/Associate Director

Roles reporting to this role:

N/A

Job Purpose:

To support the day to day management of qualitative projects from proposal to final presentation. Responsible for contributing project costs and time schedules into the Project Budget.

Overview:

This is an excellent opportunity to join the fastest-growing practice in one of the leading specialist pharmaceutical global market research agencies. Established in 1987, the Company has undergone a number of stage changes, which have resulted in it being seen as one of the most recognised and respected global market research providers to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.



This company was recently acquired by Omnicom and currently employs approx. 80 people split between its HQ office in Paddington and in the virtual office in North America. The organisation operates a highly flexible global business model that helps to ensure a high degree of client service.



The company is an expert in custom market research, both qualitative and quantitative, with a focus in brand-development research. It is solely active in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry and operates specialty practices, including Oncology, its largest such practice. Projects cover all phases of the pharmaceutical lifecycle and the company has a particular strength in pre-launch positioning and communications market research.



The culture of the organisation is open, supportive and non-political with an ambition to be regarded as the best company at helping clients with their branding issues. You will work with highly-motivated team members at all levels.



The company has attracted talent that spans a vast range of experience, including strategic brand-planning, client-side market research experience and specialist research methodologies that are recognised within the client base as novel and leading edge. Due to its innovative approach and its willingness to adapt and enhance its methodologies, our client's research expertise is highly sought-after by global brand marketers and global market research departments across the globe.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Deliver client ready material to the Project Leader. Participate in discussions regarding the purchasing and selection of service suppliers and freelancers. Liaise with the client when appropriate and at the discretion of the Project Leader: attend briefs and the final briefing meeting. Contribute ideas on the approach and methodologies in order to fully meet the client's requirements. Write parts of the proposal as requested by the Project Leader, to a client ready standard for the Project Leader Contribute to project costings by allocating project time and inputting costs into the costing system, liaise with Field department using necessary proformas Attend briefings as part of the Project team, take notes and carry out analysis as requested. Write draft discussion guides/questionnaires for delivery to the Project Leader. Assist in the organisation, and attend as requested, client viewed field work with at least one other RE/SRE. Conduct in depth one-to-one interviews and on occasion duos/trios (non-client viewed). Contribute to the writing of a DP specification and code frame and ensure tables are set out appropriately and accurately. Prepare an analysis grid, conducting content analysis and contribute to the "brain bash". Write parts of the client debrief for delivery to the Project leader at client ready standard. Attend final debrief meeting with client, may present as appropriate at the Project leader's discretion Ensure that all outputs delivered to the Project Leader are of the highest standards within the constraints of deadlines and budgets In person client travel is required

Key Skills & Competencies Required:

Nature / Scope of Accountabilities

Decision Making:

Participate in daily decisions on: methodologies needed to deliver client brief, suppliers for fieldwork, recruitment criteria, questionnaire design and recommendations to the client.

Cross-Functional Working

: Daily, frequent contact with other employees, clients and suppliers, seeking views, providing and seeking advice on all aspects of projects.

Complexity:

Involves both creativity and a methodical approach. Creative input to the proposal, any qualitative interviewing and the final presentation of results is very important. Multi-country projects, especially quantitative projects are more methodical as results need to be comparable across all centres.

People Management:

No direct responsibility for staff. Must however be able to work effectively within and across Teams; respecting the value each brings to the project.

Planning:

Works closely with the Project manager on all aspects of the Project Plan.

Competencies:

Proactive/Enthusiastic Organised Attention to detail Flexibility and resourcefulness. Team player Adaptability Diplomatic and sensitive to people and cultures Willing to share ideas for cross-team success Self-starter and the desire to see projects through to the finish Creativity/Innovation Problem Resolution Leadership Motivating others / Providing Direction.

Skills:

Excellent client handling skills Excellent writing skills Advanced PowerPoint skills Excellent project management

Key Experience Required:

Essential

At least one year's experience working in ad hoc market research Some knowledge and skills in specialised qualitative and quantitative techniques and models. Good knowledge of core market research methodologies is required Some understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries in the UK or globally: and/ or, an enthusiasm to learn about the Pharma / Healthcare sector Good client handling skills, including the ability to actively listen. Articulate with good interpersonal and written skills. Basic understanding of project management. Ability to think on your feet, assimilate new ideas and concepts and learn new practices.

Desirable

Experience of working in teams both in the UK and internationally Graduate level preferably in marketing, business, psychology, science, or social sciences Experience working in a pharmaceutical market research agency Multiple therapeutic experience is desirable A scientific or marketing background with an interest in psychology would be useful Fluency in another modern European language would be desirable Ability to learn and teach others and explain methodologies and techniques to clients
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