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Simon-Kucher · 7 hours ago

Market Research Manager

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $110K/yr

5+ years exp

Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy focused on unlocking better growth for clients. They are seeking a Market Research Manager specializing in Healthcare & Life Sciences to support consultants with research needs and provide strategic insights to clients.

ConsultingManagement ConsultingMarketing

Responsibilities

Leverage your market research expertise to help consultants execute quantitative (80%) and qualitative (20%) research for our Healthcare & Life Sciences practice

Partner with consultants to define project objectives, scope, and research design that align with the client's business needs

Manage the bid solicitation, vendor selection, and vendor onboarding process on a project-by-project basis

Draft, review, and optimize screeners and surveys to minimize bias, improve respondent experience, and ensure compliance with best practices

Advise teams on advanced methodologies (e.g., MaxDiff, CBC, ACBC) and ensure adherence to healthcare and life sciences guidelines (e.g., BHBIA, EphRMA)

Facilitate efficient survey programming, acting as a liaison between consultants, programmers, vendors, and clients to ensure smooth execution and launch

Provide resources, training, and coaching on research tools, survey platforms (Qualtrics, Sawtooth), and internal analysis tools to build team capabilities

Oversee data quality plans, soft launch reviews, and fieldwork monitoring to ensure the highest-quality results

Coach teams on best practices in survey analysis and support troubleshooting of fielding issues or advanced studies

Develop and share reusable resources (methodology primers, question banks, survey examples) to strengthen research execution across the firm

In-office 2-3 days in alignment with our hybrid working model

Qualification

Market Research ExpertiseQuantitative Research MethodsQualitative Research MethodsHealthcare & Life SciencesSurvey Platforms (Qualtrics)Data Analysis ToolsPeople ManagementTechnical SkillsAnalytical SkillsEntrepreneurial Attitude

Required

Bachelor's degree required

5+ years of direct market research experience (supplier side experience an asset, particularly expert networks and HCP/Patient panels)

Previous people management experience desired

Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and presenting results from a range of primary and/or secondary market research methodologies

Experience with various quantitative research methods (design, execution, and analysis): Conjoint (DCM, ACBC), MaxDiff, crosstabs, cluster/segmentation analysis, market simulator development. Conceptual understanding is sufficient; training will be provided

Ability to understand complex business issues and advise on actionable research methods to help address them

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel)

Strong technical and analytical skills

Entrepreneurial and pro-active attitude