About us:

We invite you to come grow with us.

Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health.

Our Research Partnership healthcare market research team provides research and insights to inform and power healthcare decisions. Serving a variety of clients across the lifecycle, our expertise includes data, research & insights (proprietary syndicated and custom research) and brand tracking (ATU). Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.

About the team:

Our custom research team partners with global pharmaceutical and biotech clients to enable them to solve marketing, brand, advertising and communications problems through a mixture of innovative qualitative and quantitative market research techniques.

The team is not split into silos by client or therapy area, so you will be empowered to develop broad expertise across the healthcare landscape and will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of expert senior researchers and gain exposure to the full suite of research tools and techniques covered by the team.

Our studies are typically multi-market, encompassing Europe, North America and Emerging Markets. We believe that exposure to a wide range of healthcare systems – and different cultural approaches to healthcare – helps our researchers to offer the most impactful, commercially-relevant insights to our clients.

Your primary role:

• Lead research projects and project teams with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs
• Act as a key day-to-day client contact, building strong relationships and presenting findings and recommendations
• Shape client recommendations and contribute meaningfully to strategic discussions
• Support and contribute to business development initiatives, including independently writing proposals and contributing to pitches
• Drive organic growth within existing clients and contribute to revenue generation
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and day-to-day support to junior team members; contribute to performance feedback and development
• Support senior leadership (Directors/VPs) on broader account strategy and commercial decisions
• Lead qualitative elements such as moderation (e.g., pilot interviews and beyond), where applicable
• Contribute to internal initiatives, including training, process improvement, and knowledge sharing

About You:

Your skills and experience:

• 5–7+ years of experience in qualitative and quantitative custom primary market research
• Experience in the life sciences sector
• Strong client engagement and relationship management skills
• Experience contributing to business development and proposal writing
• Proven ability to independently lead projects and manage multiple workstreams
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of client business challenges
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to multitask under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Experience with advanced analytics, SPSS, SAS, and/or Q is a plus

Ideal profile:

• Proactive, dedicated and enthusiastic, with a ‘can do’ attitude
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Collaborative team player
• Communicates ideas clearly and effectively
• Motivated to continue developing strategic and commercial skillset

Life at Research Partnership:

We love what we do and continuously strive for innovation and creativity. We believe everyone should continuously be learning and provide:

• A relaxed and friendly working environment
• Social events - including a summer day out and end of year party, along with regular social events after office hours
• Fundraising and charity events – we support Forever Angels, a children's charity whose aim is to care for abandoned babies in Tanzania, Africa

Employee Benefits:

• Remote and hybrid work options
• A comprehensive training and development program
• Opportunities for internal advancement
• Annual salary and promotion review
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employee match
• Medical/vision/dental/prescription insurance plans, including heath savings and flexible spending accounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short term/long term disability
• Commuter reimbursement accounts
• Employee assistance programs

Our Pledge

At Research Partnership, we value inclusivity, recognize the power of diversity, and inspire the next generation of change-makers. We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in creating a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to recruit from a diverse slate of candidates and foster an environment that provides the right conditions for long-term success. We welcome all applications regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, military veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability.

Inizio Ignite, Research Partnership

Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health. Our Research Partnership healthcare market research team provides research and insights to inform and power healthcare decisions. Serving a variety of clients across the lifecycle, our expertise includes data, research & insights (proprietary syndicated and custom research) and brand tracking (ATU). Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward. 

Further information:

This is a full-time role. You can choose to work out of our NYC, SF or Yardley, PA (Philadelphia) office for as many days out of the week as you’d like or work remotely

About us:

We invite you to come grow with us.

Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health.

Our Research Partnership healthcare market research team provides research and insights to inform and power healthcare decisions. Serving a variety of clients across the lifecycle, our expertise includes data, research & insights (proprietary syndicated and custom research) and brand tracking (ATU). Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.

About the team:

Our custom research team partners with global pharmaceutical and biotech clients to enable them to solve marketing, brand, advertising and communications problems through a mixture of innovative qualitative and quantitative market research techniques.

The team is not split into silos by client or therapy area, so you will be empowered to develop broad expertise across the healthcare landscape and will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of expert senior researchers and gain exposure to the full suite of research tools and techniques covered by the team.

Our studies are typically multi-market, encompassing Europe, North America and Emerging Markets. We believe that exposure to a wide range of healthcare systems – and different cultural approaches to healthcare – helps our researchers to offer the most impactful, commercially-relevant insights to our clients.

Your primary role:

• Lead research projects and project teams with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs
• Act as a key day-to-day client contact, building strong relationships and presenting findings and recommendations
• Shape client recommendations and contribute meaningfully to strategic discussions
• Support and contribute to business development initiatives, including independently writing proposals and contributing to pitches
• Drive organic growth within existing clients and contribute to revenue generation
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and day-to-day support to junior team members; contribute to performance feedback and development
• Support senior leadership (Directors/VPs) on broader account strategy and commercial decisions
• Lead qualitative elements such as moderation (e.g., pilot interviews and beyond), where applicable
• Contribute to internal initiatives, including training, process improvement, and knowledge sharing

About You:

Your skills and experience:

• 5–7+ years of experience in qualitative and quantitative custom primary market research
• Experience in the life sciences sector
• Strong client engagement and relationship management skills
• Experience contributing to business development and proposal writing
• Proven ability to independently lead projects and manage multiple workstreams
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of client business challenges
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to multitask under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Experience with advanced analytics, SPSS, SAS, and/or Q is a plus

Ideal profile:

• Proactive, dedicated and enthusiastic, with a ‘can do’ attitude
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Collaborative team player
• Communicates ideas clearly and effectively
• Motivated to continue developing strategic and commercial skillset

Life at Research Partnership:

We love what we do and continuously strive for innovation and creativity. We believe everyone should continuously be learning and provide:

• A relaxed and friendly working environment
• Social events - including a summer day out and end of year party, along with regular social events after office hours
• Fundraising and charity events – we support Forever Angels, a children's charity whose aim is to care for abandoned babies in Tanzania, Africa

Employee Benefits:

• Remote and hybrid work options
• A comprehensive training and development program
• Opportunities for internal advancement
• Annual salary and promotion review
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employee match
• Medical/vision/dental/prescription insurance plans, including heath savings and flexible spending accounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short term/long term disability
• Commuter reimbursement accounts
• Employee assistance programs

Our Pledge

At Research Partnership, we value inclusivity, recognize the power of diversity, and inspire the next generation of change-makers. We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in creating a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to recruit from a diverse slate of candidates and foster an environment that provides the right conditions for long-term success. We welcome all applications regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, military veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability.

Inizio Ignite, Research Partnership

Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health. Our Research Partnership healthcare market research team provides research and insights to inform and power healthcare decisions. Serving a variety of clients across the lifecycle, our expertise includes data, research & insights (proprietary syndicated and custom research) and brand tracking (ATU). Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward. 

Further information:

This is a full-time role. You can choose to work out of our NYC, SF or Yardley, PA (Philadelphia) office for as many days out of the week as you’d like or work remotely

About us:

We invite you to come grow with us.

Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health.

Our Research Partnership healthcare market research team provides research and insights to inform and power healthcare decisions. Serving a variety of clients across the lifecycle, our expertise includes data, research & insights (proprietary syndicated and custom research) and brand tracking (ATU). Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.

About the team:

Our custom research team partners with global pharmaceutical and biotech clients to enable them to solve marketing, brand, advertising and communications problems through a mixture of innovative qualitative and quantitative market research techniques.

The team is not split into silos by client or therapy area, so you will be empowered to develop broad expertise across the healthcare landscape, and will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of expert senior researchers and gain exposure to the full suite of research tools and techniques covered by the team.

Our studies are typically multi-market, encompassing Europe, North America and Emerging Markets. We believe that exposure to a wide range of healthcare systems – and different cultural approaches to healthcare – helps our researchers to offer the most impactful, commercially-relevant insights to our clients.

Your primary role:

• Your role will be to oversee the smooth running of multiple concurrent projects
• With input from your manager you will be writing guides and questionnaires
• You will conduct depth interviews with key respondents and manage central locations with clients present
• You will interrogate the findings, helping to write the presentation alongside senior team members
• Your job also involves ongoing monitoring of job costs to meet budgets as well as overseeing junior members of your project team

About You…

Your skills and experience:

• More than 2 years of experience in market research (ideally healthcare but can be other market research sectors)
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Ideal profile:

• You are proactive, dedicated and enthusiastic, with a ‘can do’ attitude and approach
• You demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as strengths in organisation and prioritisation
• You are a collaborative team player who works well with colleagues
• You communicate ideas and issues in an effective, straightforward fashion
• You are highly motivated and want to seize opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

Life at Research Partnership:

We love what we do and continuously strive for innovation and creativity. We believe everyone should continuously be learning and provide:

• A comprehensive training and development programme for all staff, from entry level apprentice to senior management
• A relaxed and friendly working environment
• Social events - including a summer day out and end of year party
• Fundraising and charity events – we support Forever Angels, a children's charity whose aim is to care for abandoned babies in Tanzania, Africa

Employee Benefits:

• Remote and hybrid work options
• A comprehensive training and development program
• Opportunities for internal advancement
• Annual salary and promotion review
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employee match
• Medical/vision/dental/prescription insurance plans, including heath savings and flexible spending accounts
• Company paid basic life insurance
• Short term/long term disability
• Commuter reimbursement accounts
• Employee assistance program

Our Pledge

At Research Partnership, we value inclusivity, recognize the power of diversity, and inspire the next generation of change-makers. We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in creating a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to recruit from a diverse slate of candidates and foster an environment that provides the right conditions for long-term success. We welcome all applications regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, military veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability.

Inizio Ignite, Research Partnership 

Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health. Our Research Partnership healthcare market research team provides research and insights to inform and power healthcare decisions. Serving a variety of clients across the lifecycle, our expertise includes data, research & insights (proprietary syndicated and custom research) and brand tracking (ATU). Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.  

Further information:

This is a full-time role. You can choose to work out of our NYC, SF or Yardley, PA (Philadelphia) office for as many days out of the week as you’d like or work remotely.

Compensation

Salary Range Compensation (e.g.): $85,000 - $95,000 per year. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in NYC. The range listed may be just one component the total compensation package. This range may also differ based on the applicant’s geographic location and cost of living considerations. 

About us:

We invite you to come grow with us.

Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health.

Our Research Partnership healthcare market research team provides research and insights to inform and power healthcare decisions. Serving a variety of clients across the lifecycle, our expertise includes data, research & insights (proprietary syndicated and custom research) and brand tracking (ATU). Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.

About the team:

Our custom research team partners with global pharmaceutical and biotech clients to enable them to solve marketing, brand, advertising and communications problems through a mixture of innovative qualitative and quantitative market research techniques.

The team is not split into silos by client or therapy area, so you will be empowered to develop broad expertise across the healthcare landscape, and will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of expert senior researchers and gain exposure to the full suite of research tools and techniques covered by the team.

Our studies are typically multi-market, encompassing Europe, North America and Emerging Markets. We believe that exposure to a wide range of healthcare systems – and different cultural approaches to healthcare – helps our researchers to offer the most impactful, commercially-relevant insights to our clients.

Your primary role:

• Your role will be to oversee the smooth running of multiple concurrent projects
• With input from your manager you will be writing guides and questionnaires
• You will conduct depth interviews with key respondents and manage central locations with clients present
• You will interrogate the findings, helping to write the presentation alongside senior team members
• Your job also involves ongoing monitoring of job costs to meet budgets as well as overseeing junior members of your project team

About You…

Your skills and experience:

• More than 2 years of experience in market research (ideally healthcare but can be other market research sectors)
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Ideal profile:

• You are proactive, dedicated and enthusiastic, with a ‘can do’ attitude and approach
• You demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as strengths in organisation and prioritisation
• You are a collaborative team player who works well with colleagues
• You communicate ideas and issues in an effective, straightforward fashion
• You are highly motivated and want to seize opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

Life at Research Partnership:

We love what we do and continuously strive for innovation and creativity. We believe everyone should continuously be learning and provide:

• A comprehensive training and development programme for all staff, from entry level apprentice to senior management
• A relaxed and friendly working environment
• Social events - including a summer day out and end of year party
• Fundraising and charity events – we support Forever Angels, a children's charity whose aim is to care for abandoned babies in Tanzania, Africa

Employee Benefits:

• Remote and hybrid work options
• A comprehensive training and development program
• Opportunities for internal advancement
• Annual salary and promotion review
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employee match
• Medical/vision/dental/prescription insurance plans, including heath savings and flexible spending accounts
• Company paid basic life insurance
• Short term/long term disability
• Commuter reimbursement accounts
• Employee assistance program

Our Pledge

At Research Partnership, we value inclusivity, recognize the power of diversity, and inspire the next generation of change-makers. We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in creating a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to recruit from a diverse slate of candidates and foster an environment that provides the right conditions for long-term success. We welcome all applications regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, military veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability.

Inizio Ignite, Research Partnership 

Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health. Our Research Partnership healthcare market research team provides research and insights to inform and power healthcare decisions. Serving a variety of clients across the lifecycle, our expertise includes data, research & insights (proprietary syndicated and custom research) and brand tracking (ATU). Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.  

Further information:

This is a full-time role. You can choose to work out of our NYC, SF or Yardley, PA (Philadelphia) office for as many days out of the week as you’d like or work remotely.

Compensation

Salary Range Compensation (e.g.): $85,000 - $95,000 per year. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in NYC. The range listed may be just one component the total compensation package. This range may also differ based on the applicant’s geographic location and cost of living considerations. 

Job title: Vice President – Commercial Team

Job Type: Permanent, full time

Reporting to: Senior Vice President – Commercial Team

Location: Home based, USA; or office-based, NYC; Yardley, PA; York, PA; or San Francisco

About Inizio Ignite:

Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health.

Our Research Partnership healthcare market research team provides research and insights to inform and power healthcare decisions. Serving a variety of clients across the lifecycle, our expertise includes data, research & insights (proprietary syndicated and custom research) and brand tracking (ATU). Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.

Our STEM team uses benchmarking through AI-enabled and evidence-based approaches to drive alignment resulting in accelerated performance. Serving clients across brand & commercial, Medical Affairs & sales, our expertise includes data, research & insights (proprietary benchmarking data), strategic brand alignment, and sales & MSL performance benchmarking. Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.

Core Responsibilities:

You will own, coordinate and execute the global business development strategy, plan and activities on designated global pharmaceutical and biotech accounts in order to meet Inizio Ignite RP and STEM sales and revenue targets.

You will work directly and indirectly coordinating and supporting all BD activities in partnership with the Inizio Ignite Innovation & Growth team to increase awareness, access, and sales for RP, STEM and Inizio for the accounts they are accountable for.

You will represent the customer within Inizio Insights, create, communicate, and execute a customer centric value proposition internally and externally to become a trusted partner.

You will partner with other SVPs, VPs and account managers across the Inizio Ignite RP and STEM teams to embed commercial best practices and drive key account growth initiatives in a collaborative fashion.

Job Role:

• Lead and co-ordinate business development activities within the assigned target client accounts, this includes winning new and repeat business, and expanding RP, STEM and Inizio business across new services and new geographies (breadth and depth).
• Take accountability for account targets and support delivery through coordination with global and regional delivery teams.
• The individual must develop strong relationships with key stakeholders within the target accounts, ensuring that a partnership is built that facilitates maintenance and growth of target accounts. Key external stakeholders range from senior functional heads such within sales, insights/business intelligence, marketing, SFE, medical excellence, global brand leads, global medical leaders through to CEOs
• Partnering with the operational account leadership to support critical service delivery deliverables including result presentations and action planning for future projects and services.    
• Acting as a point of escalation for all customer stakeholders

Essential skills:

• Strong results orientation with a proven track record of driving strategic business development, both in new clients and in growing the account size (breadth and depth) within existing clients.
• Self-motivated, relishes new challenges in a dynamic environment and demonstrates an intense drive to generate superior outcomes.
• Analytical and problem-solving capability with an ability to think laterally and creatively.
• Capable and supportive team member, can adapt approach to colleagues according to personality and cultural differences, and can lead and influence colleagues who are not reports.
• Collaborative, can demonstrate a team before self-approach, knowing when to delegate and when to take ownership, to ensure the team benefits first.   
• Exceptional project management and time management skills coupled with deep market and product understanding.
• Ability to work collaboratively at all levels and network effectively within the broader cross-functional Inizio matrix.
• Line management capabilities and experience of coaching successful mid-senior level business development and commercial professionals
• Confident and articulate verbal and written communicator, with an ability to foster productive relationships at senior management level.
• Demonstrates judgment, pragmatism and commercially astute approach to decision making and is also responsive to alternate views.
• Employs influence and tact to resolve issues, conflict and promote effective teamwork and supports innovation amongst team to meet objectives.
• Effective team, peer and cross functional team coach able to provide broader organisational support as required.
• An excellent communicator with exceptional presentation skills and influencing skills.

Experience and knowledge required:

• Detailed knowledge of the pharmaceutical market. This person needs to have an existing network of influential/senior pharma executives, be aware of what is happening in the pharma markets and up to speed with client developments, key launches, people changes, mergers and acquisitions etc.
• Detailed knowledge of primary market research techniques and how they can bring benefit to our clients/prospective clients. Ideally, also experience and knowledge of STEM’s offerings.
• Successful experience dealing with senior level stakeholders in global pharma roles.
• Successful experience developing business on a consistent basis in a commercially focused role, ideally covering regional or global services.
• Successful experience managing accounts/client relationships to deliver to client expectations.

Ideal profile:

• You are proactive, dedicated, and enthusiastic
• You demonstrate a high level of strategic thinking and judgement, capable of identifying and developing commercial opportunities
• You are a collaborative leader who empowers your direct and indirect reports to deliver exceptional work, and to take the initiative and seize opportunities for growth
• You communicate ideas and issues in an effective, straightforward fashion
• You are highly motivated and are looking for an opportunity to step into a key, high profile role in our organization

Life at Inizio Ignite:

We love what we do and continuously strive for innovation and creativity. We believe everyone should continuously be learning and provide:

• A comprehensive training and development programme for all staff, from entry level apprentice to senior management
• A relaxed and friendly working environment
• Social events - including a summer day out and end-of-year party, along with regular social events after office hours

Inizio Ignite is an equal opportunity employer.  Inizio Ignite will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job title: Vice President – Commercial Team

Job Type: Permanent, full time

Reporting to: Senior Vice President – Commercial Team

Location: Home based, USA; or office-based, NYC; Yardley, PA; York, PA; or San Francisco

About Inizio Ignite:

Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health.

Our Research Partnership healthcare market research team provides research and insights to inform and power healthcare decisions. Serving a variety of clients across the lifecycle, our expertise includes data, research & insights (proprietary syndicated and custom research) and brand tracking (ATU). Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.

Our STEM team uses benchmarking through AI-enabled and evidence-based approaches to drive alignment resulting in accelerated performance. Serving clients across brand & commercial, Medical Affairs & sales, our expertise includes data, research & insights (proprietary benchmarking data), strategic brand alignment, and sales & MSL performance benchmarking. Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.

Core Responsibilities:

You will own, coordinate and execute the global business development strategy, plan and activities on designated global pharmaceutical and biotech accounts in order to meet Inizio Ignite RP and STEM sales and revenue targets.

You will work directly and indirectly coordinating and supporting all BD activities in partnership with the Inizio Ignite Innovation & Growth team to increase awareness, access, and sales for RP, STEM and Inizio for the accounts they are accountable for.

You will represent the customer within Inizio Insights, create, communicate, and execute a customer centric value proposition internally and externally to become a trusted partner.

You will partner with other SVPs, VPs and account managers across the Inizio Ignite RP and STEM teams to embed commercial best practices and drive key account growth initiatives in a collaborative fashion.

Job Role:

• Lead and co-ordinate business development activities within the assigned target client accounts, this includes winning new and repeat business, and expanding RP, STEM and Inizio business across new services and new geographies (breadth and depth).
• Take accountability for account targets and support delivery through coordination with global and regional delivery teams.
• The individual must develop strong relationships with key stakeholders within the target accounts, ensuring that a partnership is built that facilitates maintenance and growth of target accounts. Key external stakeholders range from senior functional heads such within sales, insights/business intelligence, marketing, SFE, medical excellence, global brand leads, global medical leaders through to CEOs
• Partnering with the operational account leadership to support critical service delivery deliverables including result presentations and action planning for future projects and services.    
• Acting as a point of escalation for all customer stakeholders

Essential skills:

• Strong results orientation with a proven track record of driving strategic business development, both in new clients and in growing the account size (breadth and depth) within existing clients.
• Self-motivated, relishes new challenges in a dynamic environment and demonstrates an intense drive to generate superior outcomes.
• Analytical and problem-solving capability with an ability to think laterally and creatively.
• Capable and supportive team member, can adapt approach to colleagues according to personality and cultural differences, and can lead and influence colleagues who are not reports.
• Collaborative, can demonstrate a team before self-approach, knowing when to delegate and when to take ownership, to ensure the team benefits first.   
• Exceptional project management and time management skills coupled with deep market and product understanding.
• Ability to work collaboratively at all levels and network effectively within the broader cross-functional Inizio matrix.
• Line management capabilities and experience of coaching successful mid-senior level business development and commercial professionals
• Confident and articulate verbal and written communicator, with an ability to foster productive relationships at senior management level.
• Demonstrates judgment, pragmatism and commercially astute approach to decision making and is also responsive to alternate views.
• Employs influence and tact to resolve issues, conflict and promote effective teamwork and supports innovation amongst team to meet objectives.
• Effective team, peer and cross functional team coach able to provide broader organisational support as required.
• An excellent communicator with exceptional presentation skills and influencing skills.

Experience and knowledge required:

• Detailed knowledge of the pharmaceutical market. This person needs to have an existing network of influential/senior pharma executives, be aware of what is happening in the pharma markets and up to speed with client developments, key launches, people changes, mergers and acquisitions etc.
• Detailed knowledge of primary market research techniques and how they can bring benefit to our clients/prospective clients. Ideally, also experience and knowledge of STEM’s offerings.
• Successful experience dealing with senior level stakeholders in global pharma roles.
• Successful experience developing business on a consistent basis in a commercially focused role, ideally covering regional or global services.
• Successful experience managing accounts/client relationships to deliver to client expectations.

Ideal profile:

• You are proactive, dedicated, and enthusiastic
• You demonstrate a high level of strategic thinking and judgement, capable of identifying and developing commercial opportunities
• You are a collaborative leader who empowers your direct and indirect reports to deliver exceptional work, and to take the initiative and seize opportunities for growth
• You communicate ideas and issues in an effective, straightforward fashion
• You are highly motivated and are looking for an opportunity to step into a key, high profile role in our organization

Life at Inizio Ignite:

We love what we do and continuously strive for innovation and creativity. We believe everyone should continuously be learning and provide:

• A comprehensive training and development programme for all staff, from entry level apprentice to senior management
• A relaxed and friendly working environment
• Social events - including a summer day out and end-of-year party, along with regular social events after office hours

Inizio Ignite is an equal opportunity employer.  Inizio Ignite will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law.