Senior Manager, Research & Insights
Smith Hanley Associates
Senior Market Research Manager
Hybrid | 2 days/week in office (Mon/Weds) | CT Based
Comp: $130,000–$160,000 base + discretionary bonus
Contact: Lindsey Bartlett - ***email_hidden***
A boutique market research and consulting firm is hiring a Senior Market Research Manager to lead high-impact qualitative and quantitative work for a primarily pharma / life sciences client base, with growing work in sustainability and environmental research.
This is a hands-on, client-facing role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, collaborative environment and enjoys working across the full product lifecycle—from pipeline and demand forecasting to journey and brand work.
What You’ll Do
- Lead complex qual + quant research end-to-end (design, execution, analysis, storytelling)
- Partner directly with senior client stakeholders to shape research objectives and recommendations
- Translate insights into clear, actionable business guidance
- Manage multiple projects at once across different clients and workstreams
- Collaborate with researchers, data scientists, and consultants
- Support account growth and long-term client relationships
What They’re Looking For
- 5+ years of direct primary market research experience (agency/consulting preferred)
- Strong foundation in qual and quant methodologies
- Comfortable advising senior leaders and presenting insights
- Able to juggle multiple projects in parallel
- Curious, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
- Pharma / healthcare experience a plus, not required
- Qual moderation experience is a strong plus
Culture & Environment
- Collaborative, ego-free, and culture-driven
- Everyone is client-facing; no internal-only roles
- Fast decision-making, minimal layers
- Hybrid model with a modern, open “think tank” office
- Real work-life balance with predictable busy periods
Compensation & Benefits
- $130K–$150K base + discretionary bonus
- Competitive benefits (medical, 401k match, PTO, parental leave)
- Annual fully expensed company retreat (+1 included)
Hybrid requirement: In-office
2 days/week (Mon/Weds) near NYC is non-negotiable.