We are looking for a Director to join our market research team. Reporting into the business unit lead, this individual will be responsible for leading the day-to-day activities of current projects and coaching and mentoring juniors in the US and in our offshore India team. They will be involved with proposal writing and managing quantitative market research projects from start to finish, through design, fieldwork, analysis and presentation. They should have a strong background of hands on research in terms of design and presentation creation. They will guide, train and coach juniors and will have line management responsibilities.
The Director will also drive business development efforts in both new and established accounts. The Director will become familiar with the capabilities of all KMK business units (commercial operations, analytics, data services, HEOR/RWE) and work closely with them to win integrated engagements.
Why join KMK?
KMK Consulting, Inc. is a fast growing company with passionate, energetic, and dedicated people working in a dynamic and friendly environment.
Great career opportunities and no glass ceiling to promotion
Competitive salary, vacation, self-directed 401(k) plan, life, long-term disability and health insurance benefits
Centrally located office in a metropolitan atmosphere with convenient access to major transportation, highways and attractive amenities
This role can be predominantly remote, although the individual will be asked to come to the office for training sessions, team socials and brainstorming on presentations on an as needed basis
Flexible work schedule as long as you get all your commitments completed
Accessible and transparent leadership
Proactive workload/resourcing management
Uplifting culture that is supportive of its employees
Ability to choose your own path across qual, quant, therapy area expertise and business development
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree. Advanced degree is preferred
7+ years of experience working in a market research agency
Experience working in the life sciences
Designs creative research solutions with ability to pull-through relevant principles of behavioral science and brand-building
Ability to think strategically, gather and synthesize large amounts of data and information, think objectively, and present facts and recommendations to peers and management
Experienced in quantitative research. Qualitative experience is an added bonus
Working familiarity with statistical tools used in market research (e.g. SPSS, Q Research Software, etc.)
Business Development & Growth:
Identify new market opportunities and provide strategic recommendations to drive business growth.
Support the development and execution of business development initiatives.
Leverage market insights for expanding market presence and customer base.