Research Manager / Senior Research Manager – London / Hybrid – Behavioural Comms Agency – Up to £65k Salary

The Company:

This agency is redefining healthcare communications by focusing on why people behave the way they do. Marrying academic rigour with commercial insight, they deliver bespoke research that supports some of the most interesting pharmaceutical challenges—pre-launch through to post-launch and beyond.

• Blend of clinical and creative thinking, with a strong consultative approach to behavioural research
• Their own proprietary platforms and a unique statistical model set them apart in the industry
• Projects cover both qual and quant (with quant handled by specialist academic partners)
• Work closely with leading international behaviourists to unearth deep insights into patient, HCP, and pharmacist behaviours

The Role:

As a (Senior) Research Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact behavioural research that helps clients understand and influence health-related decision-making. This is a great opportunity to work on end-to-end research that truly shapes strategy and drives change.

• Lead on the design, fieldwork, and analysis of behavioural research projects
• Develop bespoke study materials like discussion guides and questionnaires
• Coach more junior researchers and provide direction on project delivery
• Ensure all deliverables are aligned with business objectives and behavioural frameworks
• Contribute to winning proposals and bring fresh thinking to pitches
• Build strong client relationships and represent the agency in meetings and presentations
• Manage complex, multi-phase projects efficiently and within budget
• Play a role in shaping the future of the behavioural research team and tools

You:

You’re a curious, driven researcher with a passion for health behaviours and behavioural science. Whether you're a seasoned RM or stepping into an SRM role, you thrive in a collaborative, intellectually rigorous environment.

• Demonstrated interest or experience in behavioural science, health psychology, or understanding health behaviours
• Solid qualitative research skills; quant understanding helpful but not essential
• Strong project management skills—you can juggle priorities and timelines with ease
• Experience supporting or leading client relationships
• Comfortable mentoring others and providing clear feedback
• Confident communicator with a collaborative mindset
• Experience in line management is a bonus
• You bring energy, commercial acumen, and a problem-solving mindset to your work

What should you do next?

This Research Manager / Senior Research Manager role is one not to be missed; To discuss this role further or to find out about other roles I’m currently working on, please get in touch or hit apply to submit your current CV.

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