Job Description
Job Description
Our client is an award winning, globally recognized primary market research company in the healthcare / pharma space.
JOB SUMMARY
The role of the VP Strategist — QUANTITATIVE is to provide strategic leadership across all aspects of quantitative market research projects, including project set up, questionnaire development, fieldwork management, debrief writing, and client presentation through to project close. VP Strategist works to identify profoundly rich and deep human behavioural insights either purely from quantitative research results or combined with other sources (such as qualitative or desk research) to drive strategic solutions. VP Strategists must be comfortable working in an entrepreneurial fast paced environment and able to clearly verbalize their point of view, as well as like working in a team environment.
CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Accountability
- Takes personal ownership and responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work commitments. Follows organizational guidelines for work and strives to go above and beyond our standard of best work. Demonstrates reliability and integrity daily.
Strategic Thinking
Analyzes and interprets information gathered from a variety of sources to elevate thinking and to ensure successful client results. Generates fresh thinking and new ideas to drive excellence throughout the organization.Leadership
Professional and positive manner even under changing or uncertain conditions. Works well with a wide range of individuals to lead projects and provide support, coaching, encouragement and direction. Accountable for formal and informal training and coaching to advance their team members' career developmentIs seen as a senior representative of the companyBusiness Development
Leads or develops initiatives that contribute to practice (business) development, that enhance either efficiency, profile, or cultureOrganizational Awareness
Shows commitment to the company vision and strategic goals by acting in accordance with organizational expectations and through having a solid understanding of the internal environment / culture. Uses knowledge of any existing procedures to solve issues and accomplish goals. Enforces organizational policies, procedures and practices.Teamwork :
Works positively and effectively with others to reach a common goal. Participates actively in group activities and collaboration fostering a team environment.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED
Communication & Presentation Skills
Expresses and transmits information with consistency, clarity, and confidenceAbility to communicate with ease both in written and verbal formDemonstrates active listening techniques in order to effectively understand, interpret outcomes, and formulate next stepsIs keenly aware of the audience in a meeting, and calibrates tone and content to connect with the participantsDelivers engaging presentations to clients and presents ideas in a compelling wayIs able to think on their feet, and engage in free-flowing client conversationsCan design, facilitate, and lead client workshopsRepresents the company at non-project related events and conferencesProject Management
Effectively runs multiple projects within timelinesAbility to prioritize work flow to meet project deliverablesLeads internal and client project kick off meetingsAccountable for keeping project tracker up to date and approve invoices if project leadIf project lead, day to day primary point of contact with clientsApproaches recruiting with strategic and creative problem-solving skillsCan play the role of SO (Strategic Oversight) in non-complex projectsClient Management
Anticipates client expectations and ensures they over deliver through execution and deliverablesProactively manages client needsActively problem solves to overcome challenges and develops win / win solutions for client and companyEnsures timely communication with clientsBuilds client relationships that instil confidence and trustLeads and shapes client thinking within and outside projectsPeople Management
Manages the Quantitative team members : hiring, training, track developmentCollaborates with Senior Leadership TeamSynergizes with proposal development team and Qualitative teamsEXECUTION
Questionnaire Development
Ability to deconstruct a client need into the required knowledge areas to pursue and develop client-ready questionnairesTranslated qualification criteria into a clear and focused Screener sectionIf needed, integrates analytical techniques appropriatelyIs able to explain questionnaire set-up and flow to clientPre-identifies potential risks for adverse event reporting within the questionnaireFieldwork Management
Collaborates with external vendors to :
Ensure the programming of the survey is accurate by testing the linkMonitor soft launch, and checks soft launch data for quality and accuracyMonitor full field launch by analyzing the qualification rate of respondents. If screener bottlenecks are identified, builds recommendations for screener adjustments and negotiates them with the clientMonitor adverse events, and if needed reports them to the client by using their processesData Analysis and Synthesis
Collaborates with external vendors and junior team members to :
Develop an Analysis Plan based on key strategic variables in the questionnaire approved by VP, Quantitative and / or clientRun partial Data Tables during fieldworkFinalize Data Tables by integrated open-ended codingBuild Advanced Analytics deliverablesBuild data slide shells, and populate with final dataDebrief Writing
Manages the debrief writing process, including brainstorm meetings, in a timely mannerLeverages Strategic Oversight (SO) as requiredVisualizes concepts or insights in an impactful wayElevates all debriefs with strategic thoughtBusiness Development
Promotes Applied Anthropology Thinking (AAT)™ Quantitative or integrated Qualitative-Quantitative approaches, and how the company is differentiated from its competitors. In collaboration with Senior Qualitative Staff, co-leads integrated qualitative-quantitative pitches. Leads quantitative-only pitchesEvolves AAT™ Quantitative offeringsProactively engages clients in conversations about their business needs, brands, and future market research opportunitiesResponsible for the nurturing and developing of specifically assigned client contactsProactively identifies and cultivates existing client business development opportunitiesReviews or leads the planning of quantitative or quantitative portions of outgoing proposalsFrequently follows-up on any potential new business opportunities with existing client contactsMay be responsible for achieving a target yearly revenue of the Quantitative TeamSPECIFIC ROLE REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONMinimum bachelor's degree in life or applied sciences, business, or marketing
EXPERIENCE15+ years in QUANTITATIVE market research, with a focus on the pharmaceutical industry.
TECHNICAL SKILLSMedium to Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Word
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Valid passportMust be eligible to work in Canada and / or the USTravel may be required for project workLANGUAGES
Fluent in written and verbal EnglishFluency in a secondary language is an asset – particularly FrenchLOGISTIC REQUIREMENTHybrid work structure - remote and in-office (GTA location).
USA or out of Province candidates may be considered