Senior Qualitative Research Director

Senior Qualitative Research Director

Full-Time 90000 - 110000 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead qualitative research strategy and guide projects from design to delivery.
  • Company: MERGE, a leader in health and wellness insights.
  • Benefits: Flexible hybrid work model, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Opportunity for travel and innovation in research processes.
  • Why this job: Shape impactful health insights and mentor future strategists in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: 7+ years in market research, strong strategic thinking, and client leadership skills.

The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.

Lead qualitative research strategy at MERGE, using study design, moderation, and strategic storytelling in a hybrid work model. Shape health and wellness insights through human-first marketing. As Senior Qualitative Insight Director, you will independently guide projects from design through delivery while coaching strategists. You will write proposals, create discussion guides, moderate interviews and online engagements, analyze themes, and build strategic reports. Client relationships remain central to success.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver projects on time against client objectives
  • Design studies and write research proposals
  • Moderate interviews, groups, Communities, and Remesh engagements
  • Connect emerging themes to broader strategic stories
  • Mentor strategists and innovate research processes

Requirements:

  • Seven-plus years moderating and delivering client work
  • Market research or agency experience
  • Strong strategic thinking, writing, and presentation skills
  • Willingness to travel and flex scheduling
  • Commitment to required training and healthcare regulations
  • Bring qualitative moderation, strategic analysis, and client leadership to MERGE’s health and wellness research practice.

Senior Qualitative Research Director employer: MERGE

At MERGE, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. As a Senior Account Director in Health Marketing, you will have access to extensive professional growth opportunities, mentorship programs, and the chance to work with a diverse team of experts in the Life Sciences sector. Located in a vibrant area, our agency offers a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact client success and drive meaningful change in health marketing.

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Contact Details:

MERGE Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Qualitative Research Director

Qualitative Research Strategy
Study Design
Moderation
Strategic Storytelling
Project Management
Proposal Writing
Discussion Guide Creation