Vice President – Healthcare Market Research (Thought Leader & Strategic Advisor)

Albion Rye Associates is a fast-growing healthcare insights and strategy consultancy seeking a Vice President of Market Research to serve as a senior strategic leader and trusted client advisor. This role involves leading healthcare market research engagements, mentoring research teams, and driving business development while shaping client strategy in the healthcare and life sciences sector.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to senior healthcare and pharmaceutical clients
• Lead complex healthcare market research engagements across qualitative and quantitative methodologies
• Translate research findings into strategic recommendations that influence major business decisions
• Drive new business development and client growth through a 'seller–doer' model
• Build and expand long-term client partnerships with pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare organizations
• Mentor, coach, and develop research leaders and project teams across the organization
• Provide thought leadership on emerging healthcare trends, research methodologies, and industry best practices
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop innovative research solutions and service offerings
• Contribute to the firm’s strategic direction, growth initiatives, and market positioning

Requirements:

• 12–15+ years of experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or life sciences market research
• Deep expertise across qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
• Proven experience as a strategic consultant and senior client advisor
• Demonstrated success in business development and revenue growth within the insights industry
• Experience mentoring and developing high-performing research teams
• Strong thought leadership presence within healthcare insights or consulting
• Exceptional communication, storytelling, and executive presentation skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a seller–doer leadership role