Engagement Manager, Research - Global Corporate, Life Sciences

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New York, NY, USA
In-Office
111K-115K Annually
Senior level
Professional Services • Software • Consulting • Financial Services
GLG connects thousands of the world’s best businesses to the largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise.
The Role
Lead and deliver customized market research projects for life sciences clients, including survey design, panel selection, quality review, data interpretation, and client-facing project management. Mentor junior researchers, drive client relationships, identify research opportunities, and ensure commercial and operational excellence across quantitative and qualitative engagements.
Summary Generated by Built In

GLG Research connects clients across all industries with data driven insights using our B2B panels built from the world’s largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise. We offer market insights by providing access to our industry-leading expert panel, as well as full-service custom market research project management and quality review. Our team of market research specialists support all phases of a client engagement, from scoping and questionnaire design to panel selection, quality review, and data interpretation and visualization to meet our clients’ objectives.

GLG’s Life Sciences Research business helps biopharma, biotech, medical device, and other life science clients by providing them with the insights that they need to make great decisions and successful investments. The team leverages quantitative and qualitative research capabilities, in concert with the world’s largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise, to deliver powerful insights that inform our clients’ decisions in a timely and thorough manner.

GLG is seeking an Engagement Manager to own responsibility for leading and growing GLG’s Research business, focused on serving our Life Sciences clients.  The Engagement Manager will join a global team and will collaborate with GLG Research and Business Development professionals. In this role, you will design research projects tailored to GLG’s sophisticated client base and execute these projects to the highest standards. Projects typically involve qualifying and quantifying industry trends through pipeline analyses, commercial assessments, product forecasting, and marketplace investigations. You will be motivated to execute research design rapidly across diverse topics, mentor junior professionals, and cultivate client relationships.

Key Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

  • Lead the execution and delivery of customized market research projects for clients in biopharma, biotech, medical device, and other life science sectors
  • Ensure commercial success through client interactions and project delivery excellence.
  • Train and mentor early-career research professionals.
  • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to identify client and research opportunities and lead sophisticated client pitches.
  • Develop and implement best practices for project execution.
  • Translating complex client problems into components and actionable research objectives
  • Monitor and manage the health of key client accounts.

You will have the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • 4-6 years of market research experience, particularly in online surveys including proficiency with online survey platforms (e.g., Decipher, Qualtrics).
  • 2-3 years of experience within client service and/or project management with a preference for a market research or consulting background

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Market research experience within the Life Sciences/Healthcare industry
  • Experience analyzing results and/or communicating quantitative research methodologies and capabilities to both stakeholders and clients
  • Familiarity with statistical analysis, survey design, and quantitative research methodologies . 
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a fast-paced, deadline-driven, process-oriented, client-focused environment
  • Strong organizational and project management skills



What We Offer: 

Benefits: All U.S. GLGers also have access to benefits such as:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your first day of employment
  • Flexible paid time off. No pre-determined limits on vacation time, plus 10 company holidays
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match (subject to annual limits & vesting)
  • Tuition reimbursement program for eligible courses including language skills courses
  • Paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
  • Free wellbeing support with the Calm app, Maven and EAP, and free long-term therapy & counselling assistance through Pathways
  • Other work perks and benefits available based on final job location

Compensation: GLG is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. Certain roles may also be eligible for incentive compensation.

The anticipated hiring base salary range for this role is:
$111,000$115,000 USD

About GLG / Gerson Lehrman Group

GLG is the world’s leading platform for trusted human expertise. We connect global decision-makers—from hedge fund managers and private equity partners to strategy leaders at Fortune 500s—with the specific, authoritative voices required to answer their most critical questions.

At GLG, you are an extension of our clients' core teams. You will work at the intersection of industries and global markets, navigating high-stakes challenges across the full spectrum of their strategic initiatives. Operating within the industry’s most trusted research environment, you’ll help our clients capture the nuanced perspectives that drive smarter, faster business outcomes.

We are a global team of pragmatic problem-solvers who mirror the intensity of the markets we serve. If you are driven by intellectual curiosity and a bias toward action, join us in reinventing the industry we invented.

Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. (“GLG”) is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, race, religion, color, marital status, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • 4-6 years of market research experience, particularly with online surveys
  • Proficiency with online survey platforms (e.g., Decipher, Qualtrics)
  • 2-3 years of client service and/or project management experience (preferably in market research or consulting)
  • Market research experience within Life Sciences/Healthcare industry
  • Experience analyzing results and communicating quantitative research methodologies to stakeholders and clients
  • Familiarity with statistical analysis, survey design, and quantitative research methodologies
  • Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, process-oriented, client-focused environment
  • Strong organizational and project management skills

GLG Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GLG and has not been reviewed or approved by GLG.

  • Healthcare Strength Benefits are viewed as stronger than base pay, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one. Feedback suggests mental health support and wellness programs add meaningful value even when salary is criticized.
  • Retirement Support 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer match are often highlighted as a solid part of the package. Feedback suggests retirement benefits stand out even when base pay is considered average.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Flexible or unlimited PTO plus company holidays are consistently described as valuable components of the package. Feedback suggests time‑off policies are attractive when team culture supports using them.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
9,740 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

GLG is the world’s insight network. We connect decision makers to the right experts so they can act with the confidence that comes from true clarity and have what it takes to get ahead. Our network of experts is the world’s largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise, and we recruit hundreds of new experts every day. We bring the power of insight to every great professional decision. Visit GLGinsights.com. For information regarding GLG’s practices with respect to personal information, please visit our privacy policy at https://glginsights.com/privacy-policy/

Why Work With Us

In addition to our unique business model, GLG boasts a diverse culture of smart, dynamic professionals across our 20 global offices.

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