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Market Research Lead Pharma

San Francisco, CA 94163

Posted: 11/11/2025 Category: Market Research Job Number: 23792

Job Description


Title: Market Research Lead Life Science/Pharma
Location: Remote (West Coast preferred)
Compensation: $145,000-155,000 + LTI’S
Contact dwilberschied@smithhanley.com

Our client, an AI research startup is redefining how primary market research is conducted. The company’s end-to-end platform uses advanced AI to automate expert interviews and streamline insight delivery, helping clients in private equity, Fortune 500 companies, and the life sciences industry move faster and smarter.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead research projects from kickoff through insight delivery, using AI-enabled tools and workflows
  • Configure and manage intelligent agents that conduct automated qualitative interviews
  • Develop repeatable templates, workflows, and documentation to drive consistency and efficiency
  • Provide input to product and engineering teams to evolve platform capabilities based on real-world research needs
  • Translate complex research goals into clear, executable project plans
  • Help establish best practices and contribute to a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement
Qualifications
  • 4–8+ years of experience in pharma or life science market research, or a related role
  • Strong understanding of mixed-methods research
  • Proven ability to manage projects independently and deliver clear, actionable insights
  • Interest in working with AI tools and exploring new methods of executing research
  • Comfortable building systems and processes in a fast-moving, startup environment

Meet Your Recruiter

Daniel Wilberschied
Executive Recruiter

Daniel Wilberschied is an Executive Recruiter dedicated to the industry of Market Research and Consumer Insights. His commitment to partnership in the recruitment relationship allows him to be a true consultant across both client and candidate. Daniel has successfully partnered with both niche research companies and fortune 500 corporations, all through transparent communication and industry expertise. Outside of work Daniel loves spending time with his family and playing music. 

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