Research Director - AI-Driven Growth & Client Leadership

YouGov M.E. FZ-LLC

Dubai

On-site

AED 350,000 - 600,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

YouGov M.E. FZ-LLC seeks a Research Director to set design standards, lead top client relationships in the region, and drive AI-enabled research and team development. You will own complex projects from enquiry to delivery, mentoring staff and shaping methodologies with a client-first mindset.

The role demands senior leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strong commercial acumen to grow key accounts while upholding YouGov’s standards in accuracy and ethics.

Qualifications

  • 10–12 years of quantitative market research with client leadership and team management.
  • Proven ability to grow high-value accounts and drive repeat business.
  • Lead multiple complex projects and teams to deadline and budget.
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong judgment for stakeholders.
  • Authoritative presenter adaptable to C-suite and analysts.
  • Experience with CI/G4 scripting and ops familiarity.
  • Interest in AI tools to enhance research and reporting workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the region's most complex, high-value client relationships and advise on strategy across YouGov suite.
  • Design and oversee research projects, guiding junior staff and ensuring quality and impact.
  • Write proposals, price strategies, and sign-off on large-scale bids and tenders.
  • Lead client presentations, translate insights into actionable recommendations.
  • Champion AI/automation within the team and ensure responsible use.

Skills

Client leadership
Project management
Executive communication
AI awareness
Team leadership
Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

CI/G4 scripting
Crunch
Office 365
Google Workspace

Job description

YouGov M.E. FZ-LLC seeks a Research Director to set design standards, lead top client relationships in the region, and drive AI-enabled research and team development. You will own complex projects from enquiry to delivery, mentoring staff and shaping methodologies with a client-first mindset.

The role demands senior leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strong commercial acumen to grow key accounts while upholding YouGov’s standards in accuracy and ethics.

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