Director, Market Research Operations (Remote - EST)

Lifelancer
Any Location, CA
Category Operations
Job Description
IQVIA's Primary Intelligence team is seeking an experienced primary market research professional to lead our Field Operations function. In this role, you will oversee the delivery of quantitative and qualitative healthcare studies, ensuring high‐quality fieldwork execution, strong vendor management, and operational excellence across a large and diverse portfolio of custom research engagements.

Requirements

  • Manage and develop a team of research professionals (onshore and offshore) responsible for leading and executing quantitative and qualitative healthcare market research studies.
  • Oversee feasibility assessments for complex studies, determining panel availability, identifying vendor needs, and ensuring accurate scoping, pricing, and timelines.
  • Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies for difficult‐to‐source physician and HCP audiences to ensure high‐quality data collection.
  • Collaborate closely with the panel management team to optimize panel utilization and develop recommendations that improve study recruitment and data delivery outcomes.
  • Source, manage, and evaluate external vendors; ensure contracts, compliance requirements, SLAs, and quality standards are met;
  • Provide oversight on all active fielding, monitoring project progress, resolving escalations, and ensuring accurate and timely updates across project tracking systems.
  • Mentor and coach junior and mid‐level researchers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and operational excellence.
  • Conduct ongoing analysis and evaluation of operational processes with the goal of increasing efficiency, speed, data quality, and scalability.
  • Maintain strong working partnerships with cross‐functional teams including Commercial, Strategy Consulting, Survey Programming, Panel Management, and Analytics.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Matching
  • Health and Welfare Benefits
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