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M3 USA is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, offering digital solutions across healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and more. Since our inception in 2000, we’ve seen remarkable growth, fueled by our mission to utilize the internet for a healthier world and more efficient healthcare systems.
Our success is anchored in our trusted digital platforms that engage physician communities globally, facilitating impactful medical education, precise job placement, and insightful market research. M3 USA prides itself on a dynamic and innovative work environment where every team member contributes to global health advancements.
Joining M3 USA means being part of a dedicated team striving to make a significant difference in healthcare. We provide a unique opportunity for you to be at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation, shaping the future in a meaningful career. Embrace the chance to drive change with M3 USA.
Due to our continued growth, we are hiring for a VP of Sales- Team Lead at M3 Global Research, an M3 company.
About the Business Unit:
M3 Global Research, part of M3 Inc., provides the most comprehensive and highest quality market research recruitment and support services available to the industry with relationships reaching respondents in more than 70 countries worldwide.
M3 Global Research maintains ISO 26362 and 27001 certifications with the highest quality data collection and project management capabilities that cover the spectrum of quantitative and qualitative techniques utilized today. M3 services incorporate all of the most advanced statistical and attitudinal methodologies allowing clients to provide world-class offerings and support services to their end-client customers throughout multiple industry sectors.
Job Description
The Vice President, Sales – Team Lead manages multiple levels of the sales team. This role is responsible for ensuring that members of the team, including direct reports are hitting their goals. Account planning, client servicing, and partnering with Delivery team leads is also a necessary part of this job. This is the ideal role for someone who is driven by their own and their team’s success and an effective manager and communicator.
- Overall responsibility for the growth and profitability of assigned strategic accounts and supporting team.
- Makes the best business choice on bidding and try to maximize goals and mentors all team members to make those same choices.
- Utilize account data to create strategies and develop plans that are executed and reviewed on an ongoing basis to grow the business. Review accounts monthly versus sales and revenue goals.
- Monitor and maintain all sales KPIs on the various bidding and behavioral metrics we have in place to ensure optimized performance and balanced workloads, ensuring all team members are fully productive working against clear goals, monitored on a quarterly basis.
- Supervise day-to-day and strategic aspects of accounts. Monitor operational aspects of projects, acting, as necessary, as liaison between client and M3.
- Nurture a client-centric culture in your accounts with strong sales behaviors, building strong relationships with main contacts
- Build close working partnerships with delivery team leads and staff to ensure that client servicing from quoting to invoicing is seamless and of the highest possible standards; Enable Delivery team’s success with correct project handovers and a strong emphasis on proper IKOs (Internal Kick-Off meeting).
- Serve as a CRM advocate, assisting with training and being responsible for keeping account data clean and current.
- Serve as contact point for new hire onboarding for supporting team members.
- Achieve all team financial goals, delivering as a minimum on target revenue profit per quarter.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
- A minimum of 5 years of healthcare market research experience preferred.
- Experience in recorded invoiced sales above $2.5 MM individual goal.
- Exceptional ability to multi-task and prioritize requests
- Proven ability to mentor and improve sales staff
- Positive influence on colleagues and other departments
- Able to effectively communicate with management, clients and internal departments
- Demonstrated experience in resolving issues, brainstorming, and problem solving
- Strong self-discipline & organizational habits
- Excellent presentation skills
Additional Information
Benefits:
A career opportunity with M3USA offers competitive wages, and benefits such as:
- Health and Dental
- Life, Accident and Disability Insurance
- Prescription Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401k Plan and Match
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- Sick Days and Personal Day
- M3 reserves the right to change this job description to meet the business needs of the organization
M3 USA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the principles of inclusion and diversity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
All employment decisions at M3 USA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, medical history or genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the federal, state or local laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
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Who's Hiring
- JPMorganChase20

- Carnegie Mellon University5

- m3usa3M
- Harris Computer3

- University at Albany, State University of New York3

Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Investment & Asset Management
- Education
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in vice president of research jobs.
- Doctoral or master's degree in a relevant research discipline such as life sciences, social sciences, or engineering
- 10 or more years of progressive research experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Demonstrated ability to build, manage, and develop high-performing research teams
- Experience securing and managing research grants, contracts, or departmental budgets
- Strong publication record or portfolio of applied research with measurable organizational impact
- Proficiency with research design methodologies, statistical analysis tools, and data interpretation
Tips for Your Vice President of Research Job Search
Quantify the scope of your research leadership
VP of research roles demand evidence of scale. Reframe your resume around team size, budget authority, and the number of concurrent projects you've overseen, not just the topics you've researched. Hiring committees want to see that you've led the function, not just contributed to it.
Align your publications to business outcomes
A list of journal articles impresses academic search committees but can stall you in industry. For each major publication or study, add a one-line note on the downstream decision or product it informed. That translation from research to revenue is what hiring teams in corporate settings are screening for.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists vice president of research openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target organizations with an active research agenda
Filter your search by companies that have recently published white papers, launched a research division, or hired multiple senior researchers in the past year. These organizations are expanding their research function, which means they're more likely to give a new VP real authority rather than a ceremonial title.
Prepare a research strategy presentation before interviews
Many VP-level interviews end with a presentation round where you're asked how you'd build or reshape the research function. Prepare a framework in advance that covers team structure, methodology standards, cross-functional integration, and how you measure research quality. Generic answers at this stage cost candidates the offer.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
At the VP level, the reporting structure, budget authority, and headcount you'll oversee matter as much as the offer itself. Before you accept, clarify whether you'll have a seat at the leadership table, whether research is a cost center or a strategic driver, and what your first-year hiring authority looks like.
Vice President of Research Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most vice president of researchs?
The companies hiring the most vice president of researchs right now include JPMorganChase, Carnegie Mellon University, and m3usa, with the largest share of openings in New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in sectors with large research and development functions, including biopharmaceuticals, financial services, and technology.
How many vice president of research jobs are remote?
About 69% of vice president of research openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest remote share in market research, policy research, and technology-focused roles. Clinical research and laboratory-based positions almost always require an on-site presence, so the remote share varies significantly depending on the specialization.
How do you become a vice president of research?
Most vice presidents of research start with an advanced degree in a relevant field, then spend years building expertise as a researcher, senior researcher, or research director before moving into an executive role. The path typically involves leading progressively larger teams, taking on cross-functional projects, developing a track of published or applied work, and demonstrating that research outputs connect to organizational goals.
Can you get a vice president of research job without extensive senior leadership experience?
It is uncommon to reach a VP of research title without substantial senior experience, but smaller organizations, early-stage companies, and startups sometimes hire strong research directors into VP roles when the function is being built from scratch. In those cases, a compelling research portfolio, clear strategic thinking about how to structure a research function, and relevant domain expertise can outweigh the absence of a traditional VP credential.
What does the vice president of research interview process look like?
The interview process for a vice president of research role typically includes an initial screening with a talent or HR contact, a substantive conversation with the hiring executive or CEO, panel interviews with cross-functional leaders such as product or clinical operations, and a final presentation round where you are asked to outline a research vision or strategy for the organization. References from prior team members and direct reports are almost always requested at the final stage.
Where can I find and apply to vice president of research jobs?
You can find and apply to vice president of research jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your research background, industry experience, and leadership level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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