Senior Manager Insights

Senior Market Research Manager

Hybrid | 2 days/week in office (Mon/Weds) | CT Based

Comp: $130,000–$150,000 base + discretionary bonus

Contact: Lindsey Bartlett - lbartlett@smithhanley.com

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) is non-negotiable.