Research Manager/Senior Research Manager - #2169005

Company Description Beyond Blue is a global strategic insights partner specializing in pre-launch, early assets, and complex therapy areas. With 20 years of expertise, the organization helps clients transform complex challenges into clear, actionable solutions. Beyond Blue combines innovative technology with applied behavior change to generate meaningful insights that shape decision-making. Team members collaborate with international clients and multidisciplinary partners, contributing to impactful work across diverse healthcare markets.
Role Description This full-time Research Manager/Senior Research Manager role is based in Manchester and offered on a hybrid basis, with a balance of office and work-from-home days. The role involves leading end-to-end market research projects, including scoping, designing, and managing qualitative and quantitative studies in complex therapy areas. Responsibilities include developing questionnaires and discussion guides, overseeing fieldwork, conducting data analysis, and interpreting findings into clear, evidence-based recommendations. The Research Manager/Senior Research Manager will collaborate with clients to understand business objectives, present insights in a compelling way, and support strategic decision-making. The role also includes mentoring team members, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and contributing to the continuous improvement of research processes and methodologies.
Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and experience in interpreting complex datasets, with the ability to translate findings into practical insights.
• Demonstrated expertise in market research, including managing qualitative and quantitative projects within healthcare or related sectors.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage clients, lead presentations, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in research design, including questionnaire design and development of discussion guides tailored to strategic objectives.
• Solid grounding in research methodologies and best practices, with a track record of delivering robust, reliable evidence.
• Experience in managing projects, timelines, and budgets, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Background in a relevant discipline (e.g., social sciences, psychology, business, statistics, or life sciences); advanced degree is an advantage.
• Comfort working in a hybrid environment, with the ability to collaborate in the Manchester office and work independently from home.
• Prior experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare insights, and familiarity with behavior change frameworks, is highly beneficial.