Senior Research Consultant (Health Care Market Research)

Darwin Research Group is growing! We’re seeking a Senior Research Consultant to lead complex research engagements from strategy through delivery and turn meaningful insights into recommendations that drive client decisions.

About Us

Darwin Research Group, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a research and consulting firm that focuses on health care delivery models. We specialize in conducting comprehensive analyses of health systems, physician groups, and emerging payer models such as accountable care organizations and bundled payments. Our goal is to help our clients better understand the health care ecosystem and succeed in the ever-changing landscape. Our clients include pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers.

About the Position

The Senior Research Consultant owns Darwin's most complex research engagements from scoping through delivery and sets the methodological standard for other consultants. You will design and run both qualitative and quantitative studies, translate the findings into clear recommendations for commercial, market access, brand, and medical affairs teams, and present your insights and recommendations to senior client stakeholders. Beyond project work, you will mentor research consultants and help win and expand client relationships.

The ideal candidate is an experienced researcher who wants real ownership in a growing firm: someone rigorous with data, comfortable with ambiguity, and energized by both the research and the clients it serves.

Starting Salary Range: $107,000 - $118,000 annually

Schedule: Full-time; Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

Location: Hybrid, Scottsdale, AZ

Role Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-phase syndicated and custom engagements end-to-end, including scoping, research design, data collection, analysis, and delivery of clear, defensible recommendations.
• Design and execute qualitative research: in-depth interviews with pharmacy directors, P&T committee members, oncology service line leaders, and system executives; expert panels; and advisory boards. Write discussion guides and synthesize findings into strategic narratives.
• Design and execute quantitative research: survey instruments, sampling plans, and statistical analysis of survey and secondary data (for example, crosstabs, segmentation, significance testing). Choose the right method for each question and combine qualitative and quantitative evidence where it strengthens the answer.
• Present findings directly to senior client stakeholders and field questions on methodology, implications, and next steps.
• Partner with Sales and Account Management to shape proposals, scope custom projects, and identify expansion opportunities within existing accounts.
• Review the work of research consultants for analytic rigor and quality; mentor and train the team on methods, workflows, and client communication.
• Partner with Research Leaders on operational efficiencies, process improvements, and new product and service ideas.
• Use Monday.com, Dropbox, and related tools to manage projects and keep cross-functional teams informed.
• Adapt as responsibilities evolve with the organization's growth and priorities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university.
• At least 7 years of experience in syndicated or custom research in client-facing environments (e.g. market research, user experience research, behavioral science research or health services research).
• At least 2 years of leading projects or client relationships.
• Demonstrated expertise in qualitative methods: writing discussion guides, moderating interviews with senior stakeholders, and synthesizing themes across many conversations.
• Demonstrated expertise in quantitative methods: survey design, sampling, data cleaning, and statistical analysis, with proficiency in Excel and at least one analytic tool such as SPSS, R, Python, or Stata.
• Proven ability to integrate primary research, survey data, and secondary sources into a single, coherent point of view.

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare industry experience, ideally in pharmaceutical market access, health system strategy, or healthcare market research.
• Advanced quantitative skills, such as conjoint or MaxDiff, segmentation, regression, or statistical modeling.
• Business development experience: writing proposals, scoping and pricing engagements, and growing revenue within accounts.
• A track record of managing or formally mentoring researchers.
• Thought leadership, such as publications, conference presentations, or webinars on health system strategy or market access.
• An advanced degree such as an MPH, MHA, MBA, or a Ph.D. or master's in a quantitative or social science field.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presenting to senior client audiences.
• Strong project management skills, including managing scope, budget, timelines, and multiple concurrent engagements.
• Self-directed, with sound judgment in ambiguous situations and minimal need for supervision.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and responsive client service.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, Zoom, and project management tools such as Monday.com.
• Proficiency in Excel and at least one analytic tool such as SPSS, R, Python, or Stata.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and to mentor others.

We Offer

• Full-time position with a competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401K with guaranteed company contribution.
• Generous PTO.
• Flexible hours.

If you are looking for an amazing opportunity to expand your skill set and contribute to a growing company in a healthy, challenging, and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Due to the hybrid work environment, local candidates and those willing to relocate are strongly preferred.

Darwin Research Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

Pay: $107,000.00 - $118,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Are you authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship either now or in the future?
• How many years of experience do you have in quantitative methods: survey design, sampling, data cleaning, and statistical analysis, with proficiency in Excel and at least one analytic tool such as SPSS, R, Python, or Stata?
• How many years of experience do you have in syndicated or custom research in client-facing environments? (e.g. market research, user experience research, behavioral science research or health services research)
• Do you currently reside in and/or able to reliably commute to the Scottsdale, AZ area?
• How many years of experience do you have in qualitative methods: writing discussion guides, moderating interviews with senior stakeholders, and synthesizing themes across many conversations?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Salary : $107,000 - $118,000