Associate Director, Research

USA (Remote)

$95K/yr – $120K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 17 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end research programs across qualitative, quantitative and social listening, translating complex data into clear, client-ready insights and strategic recommendations while leading day-to-day client relationships and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

  • Lead multiple research initiatives from scoping to reporting and client delivery
  • Design frameworks, KPIs, and storytelling-driven communications to drive strategic actions
  • Collaborate with strategy, analytics, media, and client service teams to ensure alignment and quality

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple primary and secondary research projects from start to finish simultaneously, including :
  • Primary research initiatives, such as quantitative surveys, in-depth interviews (IDIs), and focus groups
  • Media and social listening analyses across traditional, digital, and social channels
  • Competitive, landscape, and whitespace assessments
  • Synthesize complex datasets from multiple research methodologies and sources into clear, actionable insights and compelling narratives for internal and client stakeholders.
  • Develop client-ready presentations and reports that leverage data visualization and storytelling techniques to communicate findings and strategic implications effectively.
  • Present research findings and recommendations to clients and internal teams, tailoring communications to diverse audiences.
  • Serve as a day-to-day client lead, managing communications, understanding client needs, providing strategic counsel, and ensuring high-quality project execution and client satisfaction.
  • Design measurement frameworks and define key performance indicators (KPIs) that align research activities with business objectives , while overseeing ongoing tracking, analysis, and reporting.
  • Clearly define project objectives , scopes, timelines, and deliverables for internal teams, cross-functional partners, and external vendors to ensure efficient execution and high-quality outputs.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Data Management, Statistics, Mathematics, or related major
  • At least 4 years of agency and/or marketing experience, healthcare experience is a plus
  • Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong working knowledge of research methodologies and digital landscape, including social media, search, paid and earned media tactics
  • Creative thinker who is willing to think outside of the box and consistently look for opportunities to improve current capabilities and processes
  • Have solid experience with social listening tools such as NetBase Quid, Brandwatch, Talkwalker, or Meltwater
  • Knowledge of analytics tools including Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Tableau, or other analytics/data visualization tools
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
  • Experience with influencer identification and marketing is a plus
  • Data science, statistical analysis, research, or programming experience is a plus

Benefits

  • All positions are remote friendly. At Spectrum, you choose where you work. We are a hybrid work environment with options to work in one of our three offices (D.C., New York, and Chicago), remotely from anywhere in the United States, or a combination.
  • No matter where you work, you’ll benefit from the monthly cell phone reimbursement.
  • Flexible time off. Take the time you need in addition to company holidays, voting time, jury duty and bereavement. We also offer a Sabbatical Program after 7 years of service.
  • 13 weeks paid Parental Leave, inclusive of adoption and foster care placement.
  • Continuous learning and development through Greatest Potential Self (proprietary talent program), tuition reimbursement programs, and in-house 1:1 coaching with access to talent and productivity-based assessments.
  • Bring your friends to work at Spectrum and earn a generous referral bonus.
  • Medical concierge service to assist with scheduling appointments, finding care, estimating and resolving claim issues, etc.
  • Thorough onboarding including accessible conversations with leadership.
  • 401k with company match and 1:1 Financial Coaching and Education.
  • Wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision, as well as science-backed meditation and mindfulness tools through Headspace.

Spectrum Science

Brace your brand. And your career. Spectrum Science is on another frequency all together. We’re a fully integrated strategic platform hyper-focused on science. We’re redefining partnership with a “one P&L” approach that lets us assemble the right team precisely when our clients need it. Our ecosystem of services include: Communications, Clinical Trial Experience, Advertising, Consulting, Media, and Medical Communications – each designed to provide the best solutions for our clients’ unique challenges.And not only do we have global presence—we have global resonance as the US partner and chair of Global Health Marketing & Communications (GHMC), the largest independent network of health and science communications agencies worldwide.Follow our journey for industry insights and opportunities to join our award-winning team!

Founded in 1996
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
434 employees (83 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$95K/yr – $120K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
62 (14% of company)
Median Career Experience
18 years
Median Tenure
7.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
6

Funding

Last Raise
Private Equity, 3 years ago

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
6.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
30.1%
Direct
45.6%
Referral
6.8%
Social
15.7%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~434

Associate Director, Research

Spectrum Science · USA · Remote