Beyond Blue Insight is an independent, global, strategic pharmaceutical market research company.  We are looking for a highly motivated, talented, and experienced Research Director to join our growing US team!

If you’re an ambitious, growth-minded professional with a versatile research skillset, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.  This role is ideal for someone who can collaborate with a global cross-functional team, is passionate about research, has a curious and creative mentality, is eager to tackle complex challenges, and has a track record of delivering high-quality work.

About Beyond Blue:

Beyond Blue partners with pharma companies providing marketing intelligence and consulting services to support pre-launch and launch initiatives. We conduct qualitative and quantitative market research with HCPs, patients, caregivers, payers, and other key healthcare stakeholders and deliver insights to inform strategic decision-making.

Research Director role:

This is a key leadership position within our US team and is responsible for successfully managing and delivering projects as well as supporting company growth goals.

Main tasks and responsibilities include:

• Lead qualitative and quantitative market research projects from start to finish (from designing a research plan to delivery & follow-ups)
• Provide guidance, direction, coaching, and mentorship to the project team (ranging across materials development, moderating, analysis, delivery, project management, and individual growth areas)
• Be the client-facing account/project lead, ensuring successful delivery
• Demonstrate expertise in a broad range of MR methodologies and techniques
• Manage client relationships to gain repeat and new business by being a trusted partner and collaborator
• Engage in business development activities by designing research plans and proposals based on client objectives/RFPs
• Motivate and support the personal and professional development of team members (indirect and direct line management)
• Be a champion of change and innovation – be creative with methodologies, able to be solution-oriented & problem solve, learn new tools/techniques, and leverage technology
• Drive and cultivate our culture, values, and behaviors

Who you are / What you’ll bring:

• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience designing and delivering primary market research across the product lifecycle
• Experience and knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong client relationship management and commercial acumen, including an appreciation of client-side/marketing business challenges
• Excellent communication skills (internally and externally)
• Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize across a variety of projects and timelines
• A positive, creative, and collaborative mindset
• Willingness to occasionally travel (including international)

Salary: $125,000 – $150,000

The base salary range represents the low and high ends of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set. We consider salary as a part of an overall compensation package, offering additional benefits, tailored learning and development opportunities, and more.

Perks of working at Beyond Blue:

• Paid time off and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (partially covered)
• 401k benefits with company match
• Discretionary bonus structure
• Monthly meetups with the US team (coworking + social)
• Celebration day off – an extra day off to celebrate your birthday 
• Quarterly wellbeing sessions
• Parental leave

Recruitment process:

• 1st stage: Informal discussion to check mutual fit
• 2nd stage: Formal interview with completion of a pre-task. Followed by an informal discussion to meet some of the team members for the candidate to run a Q&A and get a feel for the company & culture

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. If you want to know what we do with your personal data, then please visit our privacy policy.

How to apply: Please send your CV and covering email to Kelly Shipley at k.shipley@beyondblueinsight.com

What is the role?

We are looking for highly motivated, talented, and experienced Senior Research Managers and Associate Directors to join our growing team. If you’re an ambitious, growth-minded professional with a versatile research skillset, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.  This role is ideal for someone who can collaborate with a global cross-functional team, is passionate about research, has a curious, creative mindset, is eager to tackle complex challenges, and has a track record of delivering high-quality work.

As Senior Research Manager/Account Director, you will: 

Manage the delivery of multiple primary MR (Market Research) projects.

• Demonstrate experience and knowledge of a broad range of MR methodologies and techniques, including more advanced or complex approaches
• Demonstrate knowledge of the therapy area on each project to apply to research materials and findings, and to enable credible discussion with the client. Demonstrates expertise within specific therapy areas
• Demonstrate knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry by putting research findings into the broader context of the client’s business situation
• Lead internal project meetings.  Acts as the primary point of contact for clients in relation to the day-to-day project management.  Participates in client discussions related to objectives, design/methodology, and research findings 
• Be responsible for end-to-end project management, ensuring all project components and tasks are allocated and completed according to timelines
• Lead or co-lead the delivery of the final presentation and/or workshop, and address client questions or challenges with support
• Motivate and engage the project team to deliver against expectations, providing coaching and mentoring as required

Who you are / What you’ll bring:

• Extensive hands-on experience designing and delivering primary market research across the product lifecycle
• Experience and knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong client relationship management and commercial acumen, including appreciation of client-side/marketing business challenges
• Excellent communication skills (internally and externally)
• Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize across a variety of projects and timelines
• A positive, creative, and collaborative mindset
• Willingness to travel to Manchester once a month 

Who we are:

Beyond Blue Insight Ltd is a global pharmaceutical market research agency. We work with some of the biggest pharmaceutical companies to help them determine which new, potentially lifesaving or life-improving treatments to prioritize for development. We gather information from medical experts, patients, and carers, and deliver insights to pharmaceutical companies to inform their strategic decision-making. 

One of the best things about working at Beyond Blue, as regularly reflected in our employee surveys, is that we are all genuinely willing to work together as a team and support each other whenever needed. We prioritize learning and development, have committees to champion our DE&I, wellbeing, charity, and sustainability efforts, and hold regular social get-togethers. 

Perks:

• Flexible working hours around core hours of 10 am to 4 pm (1 pm on Fridays)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 10% pension from day 1 (5% Employee and 5% Employer matched contribution)
• Private healthcare from day 1 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Celebration Day off – an extra day off to celebrate your birthday 
• Quarterly Wellbeing sessions

Recruitment process:

• 1st stage: Informal discussion to check mutual fit
• 2nd stage: Formal interview with completion of a pre-task. Followed by an informal discussion to meet some of the team members for the candidate to run a Q&A and get a feel for the company & culture

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. If you want to know what we do with your personal data, then please visit our privacy policy.

How to apply: Please send your CV and covering email to Kelly Shipley at k.shipley@beyondblueinsight.com

Beyond Blue is an independent, global, strategic pharmaceutical market research company.  We are looking for a highly motivated, talented, and experienced Senior Research Executive to join our growing US team!

If you’re an ambitious, growth-minded professional with a versatile research skillset, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.  This role is ideal for someone who can collaborate with a global cross-functional team, is passionate about research, has a curious and creative mentality, and a track record of delivering high-quality work.

About Beyond Blue:

Beyond Blue partners with global pharmaceutical companies, providing marketing intelligence and consulting services to support pre-launch and launch initiatives. We conduct qualitative and quantitative market research with HCPs, patients, caregivers, payers, and other key healthcare stakeholders and deliver insights to inform strategic decision-making.

Senior Research Executive Role:

Working as part of a global team to manage and support the delivery of multiple market research (MR) projects by designing research studies, day-to-day project management, analysis, and reporting to the internal and external timelines and standards set.

Main tasks and responsibilities include:

• Supporting /managing day-to-day elements of multiple primary MR projects (qualitative & quantitative)
• Contributing to all aspects of a research project: from supporting project kick-off, designing research materials (screeners, questionnaires, discussion guides, etc.), checking survey links, collaborating with the Operations team on fieldwork/data management, moderating, organizing data, analyzing data into insights, creating storytelling reports, and managing various aspects for each specific project
• Internal and external point of contact: note-taking on all meetings, communicating project updates, and logistics
• Working with other members of the research team to continue to develop, learn, and grow
• Developing experiences with and demonstrating understanding across a broad range of MR methodologies, therapy areas, clients’ business needs, and industry knowledge
• Driving and cultivating our culture, values, and behaviors, particularly as a core team member of a growing US-based team

Who you are / What you’ll bring:

• Have a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in another pharmaceutical market research role
• Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize across a variety of projects and timelines
• Interest in continuing to sharpen your primary market research skills
• Experience and knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry
• Excellent communication skills (internally and externally)
• A positive, creative, flexible, and collaborative mindset
• Willingness to take risks, challenge the status quo, and think creatively through problems
• Openness to occasional travel (including international)

Salary: $70,000 – $80,000

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set. We consider salary as a part of an overall compensation package, offering additional benefits, tailored learning and development opportunities, and more.

Perks of working at Beyond Blue:

• Paid time off and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (partially covered)
• 401k benefits with company match
• Discretionary bonus structure
• Monthly meetups with US team (coworking + social)
• Celebration day off – an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
• Quarterly wellbeing sessions
• Parental leave

Recruitment process:

• 1st stage: Informal discussion to check mutual fit
• 2nd stage: Formal interview with completion of a pre-task. Followed by an informal discussion to meet some of the team members for the candidate to run a Q&A and get a feel for the company & culture

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. If you want to know what we do with your personal data, then please visit our privacy policy.

How to apply: Please send your CV and covering email to Kelly Shipley at k.shipley@beyondblueinsight.com

What is the role?

We are seeking an organized, proactive, and motivated individual to join our Operations team as an Operations Executive/Project Coordinator. This role sits at the heart of our project delivery, supporting multiple market research studies by coordinating logistics, managing suppliers, and ensuring the smooth running of operational processes across the business.

This role is suitable for someone early in their career or with up to 18 months’ experience in an office or project-support environment. Full training will be provided.

As an Operations Executive / Project Coordinator, you will:

• Support internal teams in the day-to-day running of projects
• Manage and coordinate external suppliers to ensure high-quality, timely, and cost-effective delivery
• Prepare, organize, and quality-check project documents and materials
• Monitor and track project timelines, keeping documentation, trackers, and teams fully up to date
• Identify and troubleshoot minor operational issues independently, escalating when needed
• Balance multiple projects and deadlines, prioritizing effectively
• Build strong knowledge of our supplier network and the services they provide
• Support project finance management by checking and approving supplier invoices and updating project financial files

Competencies

Essential:

• Strong academic background and/or experience in a fast-paced office or project-support role
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight timelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good level of computer literacy (MS Office, file management, digital tools)

Desirable:

• Experience in a similar administrative, operational, or coordination role

Who we are:

Beyond Blue Insight Ltd is a specialist pharmaceutical market research agency. We partner with global pharma and biotech companies to help them understand real-world needs, shape better treatments, and make informed strategic decisions. Our work brings together insights from medical experts, patients, and carers to guide which potentially life-changing innovations should progress through development.

One of the best things about working at Beyond Blue, consistently highlighted in our employee surveys, is our collaborative, supportive culture. We prioritize learning and development, champion DE&I, wellbeing, charity, and sustainability through dedicated committees, and enjoy regular social events throughout the year.

Perks of working at Beyond Blue:

• Flexible working hours around core hours of 10 am to 4 pm (1 pm on Fridays)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 10% pension from day 1 (5% Employee and 5% Employer matched contribution)
• Private healthcare from day 1
• Employee Assistance Program
• Celebration Day off – an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
• Quarterly Wellbeing sessions

Recruitment process:

• 1st stage: Informal discussion to check mutual fit
• 2nd stage: Formal interview with completion of a pre-task. Followed by an informal discussion to meet some of the team members for the candidate to run a Q&A and get a feel for the company & culture

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. If you want to know what we do with your personal data, then please visit our privacy policy.

How to apply: Please send your CV and covering email to Kelly Shipley at k.shipley@beyondblueinsight.com

Beyond Blue is a dynamic, growing company that specializes in the design and execution of international marketing research for the pharmaceutical industry. We advise pharmaceutical companies on their development and marketing strategy for drugs that are in clinical trials and up to and beyond launch.

Research Executive Role:

Your role will be to work as part of a team to manage multiple marketing research studies for clients within the pharmaceutical industry.

Main tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the design of study materials
• Briefing fieldwork agencies and moderators on the objectives and logistics of the study
• Liaising with international field agencies to ensure recruitment and interviews are conducted to a high standard in a timely manner
• Conducting telephone or face-to-face interviews with health care professionals in the UK or the US
• Attending and viewing research internationally (primarily within Europe but also the US &/or Asia as required)
• Supporting the analysis and presentation development for each study
• Attending and contributing to client meetings and presentations

Who you are / What you’ll bring:

• A minimum 2:1 degree or above is required, coupled with strong A-level grades or equivalent qualifications. All degree subjects will be considered provided the applicant can demonstrate their interest and suitability for the role. Degrees in biological / life sciences, social sciences, marketing, or business are desirable but not essential
• Applicants must be free to travel internationally, at short notice, to meet the job specification
• Ability to work under pressure
• High level of pro-activity, initiative, and organization
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, as appropriate for a client-facing role
• Strong team player, but with an ability to work autonomously
• Attention to detail and quality-focused
• Ability to multitask and manage your own time
• Strong analytical and interpretation skills
• Ability to adapt to different types of projects and different challenges during projects
• Ability to understand complex scientific information/medical conditions and build an appreciation of marketing principles and the pharmaceutical industry
• Computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

Perks of working at Beyond Blue:

• Starting salary of £28,000
• Annual bonus scheme (up to 10% of salary)
• Employer pension scheme (5% employer contribution matched by the employee)
• Holiday allowance of 25 days + bank holidays, which rises to 28 days with length of service
• Bonus birthday day off and well-being sessions
• Private healthcare
• Flexible working hours, with an early finish on a Friday
• Career progression pathway
• Company-sponsored social events

Location:

The role will preferably be hybrid with a mix of remote working and occasional office days, but a purely remote working role will be considered for candidates not able to relocate to within commutable distance of Manchester. However, all applicants must be able to attend the office on some days.

Start dates:

The start date is flexible according to the specific needs of the successful candidate(s). We will consider start dates from September 2025 up until January 2026. Please indicate preferred start dates within your covering letter.

Recruitment process:

• 1st stage: Informal discussion to check mutual fit.
• 2nd stage: Formal interview with completion of a pre-task. Followed by an informal discussion to meet some of the team members for the candidate to run a Q&A and get a feel for the company & culture

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. If you want to know what we do with your personal data, then please visit our privacy policy.

How to apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role to Kelly Shipley at k.shipley@beyondblueinsight.com