Ipsos

Director, Healthcare

Ipsos • $100K — $120K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of market research experience
  • Experience in medical devices/technology preferred, but not required
  • Strong in questionnaire design and project management
  • Proven experience in team and project management
  • Ability to perform statistical analysis
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong client service and problem-solving skills
  • Degree in Business, Marketing, Social Science, Biological Science, Healthcare, Pharmacy, Statistics, or related field.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage team actions in collaboration with Medtech management
  • Develop and manage client development plans
  • Resolve problems and take ownership of project outcomes
  • Direct high-value projects with advanced research skills
  • Generate actionable insights from research data
  • Employ advanced research techniques effectively
  • Maximize client engagement opportunities and foster relationships
  • Challenge and mentor junior team members in their research skills
  • Conduct performance reviews and create staff development plans
  • Stay updated on healthcare trends and major players
  • Manage multiple projects while meeting time, budget, and profitability targets
  • Produce high-quality outputs consistent with client agreements
  • Write proposals that exceed client expectations
  • Ensure research tools facilitate strong data collection
  • Provide precise data analysis and interpretation
  • Liaise effectively with Operations to ensure delivery
  • Foster teamwork across the business area and organization.

Benefits

  • Career development opportunities
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Comprehensive healthcare plans
  • Wellness benefits
  • Flexible workplace policy
  • Strong collaborative culture.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Healthcare Service Line works and provides primary custom research with Pharmaceutical, bio-tech, medical device manufacturers and technology companies throughout the project lifecycle from early stage strategy, to launch of a new product, to product optimization. .

What you can expect to be doing:
  • Responsible for the actions and activities of the team (with Medtech management)
  • Existing client development plans (with Medtech management)
  • Problem resolution and ownership of results
  • Directs complex projects and higher-value work, displaying well-developed research skills, knowledge and thought
  • Generate meaningful insights from research data to add real value to the client
  • Use advanced research techniques and apply them appropriately
  • Maximize opportunities for client contact and take a lead role; measure to be set through review process (relationship building and seeking repeat and new business wins, including numerous targeted account face-to-face meetings/year)
  • Challenge and mentor junior staff in research skills and their career development
  • Recruit key skills and ensure operational efficiency of Department is maintained at all times
  • Conduct performance reviews and design staff development plans for the team (with business area Director). Carry out appropriate performance management activities
  • Keep abreast of current trends within healthcare and major Medical Device and Diagnostics companies
  • Handle several different projects at once, ensuring time, budget and profitability requirements are met
  • Produce outputs and research that are of high quality and consistent with agreed outputs
  • Produce proposals that meet and where possible exceed the brief requirements
  • Ensure all questionnaires facilitate strong data collection capability
  • Provide accurate analysis and interpretation of data
  • Liaise professional and effectively with the Operation departments to ensure we deliver what we say we will
  • Manage the effective interface between the business area and Operations and Corporate functions and external suppliers
  • Promote teamwork in the business area, Division and across Ipsos


This might be the job for you if you have:
  • At least 6 years of strong Market Research Experience and good application of knowledge
  • Ideally have experience in medical devices and technologies, although not essential
  • Solid experience in questionnaire design, table specifications and project management
  • Experience directly managing a team and projects
  • Understand and use statistical analysis
  • Selling of research projects and capabilities
  • Good communication skills, written and oral
  • Sound problem-solving skills
  • Able to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines
  • Exceptional time management skills
  • Good data preparation skills
  • Good client service skills
  • Able to build strong links with the rest of the business
  • Proactive / Self-motivated
  • Able to work effectively in a team and independently
  • Degree in Business, Marketing, Social Science, Biological Science, Healthcare / Pharmacy, Statistics or related studies


If you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage all who feel they might be a fit for the opportunity to apply. We may consider a variety of backgrounds for a particular role and are also committed to considering candidates for available positions throughout our organization, not just the one you're applying to!

In accordance with NY/CO/CA/WA law, the estimated base salary range for this role is $100,000 to $120,000. Your final base salary will be determined based on several non-discriminatory factors which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.

What's in it for you:

At Ipsos you'll experience opportunities for Career Development, an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits), a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture.

To find out more about all the great reasons to work at Ipsos, how we're making an impact around the world, and more about our benefits and employee programs, please visit:

Why Work at Ipsos | US

About the Team

The Healthcare Service Line works with Pharmaceutical, bio-tech, medical device manufacturers and technology companies throughout the project lifecycle from early stage strategy, to launch of a new product, to product optimization. In addition to custom research, the healthcare Service Line also works on therapeutic centers of expertise in Oncology, Autoimmune, Virology and more.

About Ipsos

Ipsos is a global market research and consulting firm headquartered in Paris, France. The company was founded in 1975 by Didier Truchot, Chairman and CEO, and has since grown to become the third largest market research company in the world. Ipsos operates in over 90 countries and employs over 18,000 people. The company provides a range of research services including advertising research, customer satisfaction research, brand research, and public opinion research. Ipsos is publicly traded on the Euronext Paris stock exchange under the ticker symbol IPS.
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