Research Director, Healthcare and Behavioural Science - Boutique Consultancy Sydney $AUD 125-140,000 plus super - (posted Aug 8 2025)
Company: Resources Group Advertisers Ref: JB123321MrWeb Ref: 162406
Job Spec: Are you ready to bring bold thinking, behavioural insight, and pharmaceutical expertise together to create meaningful change in healthcare?
A leading independent healthcare research and behavioural science consultancy is looking for a Research Director to join its growing team.
This is a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic, passionate group of consultants who are unafraid to challenge norms, rethink research, and disrupt the status quo in the healthcare industry. You'll lead purpose-driven projects, collaborate with global pharmaceutical clients, and help shape the future of healthcare through evidence, empathy, and insight.
About the Agency:
- A full-service healthcare research and behavioural science consultancy
- Specialists in qualitative and quantitative research with deep roots in ethical pharma
- Projects include segmentation, brand tracking, treatment pathway exploration, comms testing, behavioural change initiatives, and more
- The Behavioural Science Unit translates cognitive psychology into tangible healthcare solutions - e.g. correcting medication errors, breaking prescribing habits, and improving treatment adherence
- Flexible, remote-first team (with regular meetups in Sydney).
What You'll Do:
As a Research Director, you will:
- Build and nurture client relationships, becoming a trusted advisor
- Lead complex qual and quant projects from pitch to presentation
- Apply behavioural science frameworks to commercial healthcare challenges
- Mentor and inspire mid and junior researchers across project lifecycles
- Collaborate on business development efforts and contribute to agency growth
- Keep your finger on the pulse of pharma innovation and trends
- Drive creative, evidence-based storytelling in reports and presentations.
Who We're Looking For:
- Deep experience in healthcare/pharma market research (this is essential)
- Strong hands-on skills in both qualitative and quantitative research
- Proven leadership in project design, fieldwork, analysis, and reporting
- Confidence in taking client briefs, designing custom methodologies, and pitching
- A natural communicator and mentor who thrives in a collaborative environment
- Passionate about behavioural science and healthcare impact.
Why You'll Love It:
- A brave and inclusive culture that values innovation, curiosity, and challenge
- Work on projects that make a real difference in patients' lives
- Flexible work arrangements with a tight-knit, supportive team
- Opportunity to grow your strategic and leadership skills in a high-trust environment.
Ready to take the next step in your research career and help shape the future of healthcare?
Apply now to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
About Resources Group
We are the Leading Global Talent Agency for Insights, Analytics & Data Strategy. Our consultants take the time to truly understand your career aims and are dedicated to providing tailored, impartial advice to find you the very best career move. We have access to an unrivalled and exclusive range of job opportunities with trailblazing agencies and blue-chips across Australia, NZ and APAC.
Resources Group's Diversity and Equality Policy determines that we submit applicants to our clients on the basis of merit and ability, regardless of race, colour, age, disability, family responsibilities, gender, marital status, nationality, religious or political views or affiliations, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.
Who to contact: Send your CV to Jennifer Besanvalle at jbesanvalle@resourcesgroup.com
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