Market Research Lead

MARKET INSIGHTS LEAD - MEDTECH

UP TO £65,000 LONDON - 3 DAYS PER WEEK IN OFFICE

COMPANY

This specialist organisation operates across three connected areas: publishing, insights, and conferences. Collectively, they provide news, education, consulting, and events within the MedTech sector, covering areas such as vascular, cardio, spinal, and neuro.

The insights arm functions like a boutique agency within the wider group - with unique access to a large network of physicians, enabling high-value market research and analysis for MedTech professionals and organisations. Their work spans market trackers, quantitative studies, and qualitative recruitment, making them a go-to partner for data-driven intelligence in the medical devices space.

With new leadership driving closer collaboration across the group, this is a period of growth and innovation.

THE ROLE

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll oversee the insights function, manage a small team, and directly shape the delivery and expansion of research services. Unlike some senior positions that are purely strategic, this role blends leadership with execution - giving you both influence and freedom to shape how the function grows.

You'll split your time between:

• 20% management - leading a small team and freelancers
• 50% hands-on research - designing, running, and delivering projects
• 30% strategy & business development - driving innovation, improving client services, and expanding offerings

You'll be instrumental in:

• Overseeing the department's direction and shaping strategic growth
• Managing and evolving existing core research products (trackers, bespoke studies)
• Identifying new opportunities and leading strategies to deliver them
• Building strong client relationships and aligning projects with business objectives
• Designing and implementing both quant and qual research plans, including:
  • Questionnaire design and client liaison
  • Recruitment, sampling, and fieldwork management
  • Data analysis, reporting, and actionable recommendations
• Guiding and mentoring junior researchers, ensuring high-quality delivery

SKILLS

• Experience in market research, in MedTech, healthcare, life sciences, or pharma

• Proven track record in quantitative research, with qualitative exposure a plus
• Background in market insights, strategy, or competitive intelligence
• Line management or mentoring experience strongly preferred
• Strong client-facing skills - confident communicator and relationship builder
• Familiarity with tools such as Qualtrics, Excel, SPSS, or Power BI

WHY APPLY?

• Opportunity to lead and grow a high-potential insights function in the MedTech space
• Blend of hands-on research, strategy, and leadership - true influence without losing execution
• Access to a unique physician network through publishing and conferences
• Work closely with senior leadership, shaping how insights fuel wider business growth
• Freedom to develop new products and expand offerings in a growing market