Global Qualitative Insights Leader

Ipsos in the UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension contribution

Income protection

Life assurance

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Ipsos is seeking an Associate Director to lead qualitative research initiatives within the FMCG sector. You will shape global insights, drive exploratory projects, and coordinate across markets with significant travel.

Join our award-winning qualitative team to shape groundbreaking studies, lead client discussions, and deliver actionable insights while pursuing career growth toward a Research Director role.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for qualitative research in FMCG space.
• Interest in innovation, behaviour change and AI-enabled research methods.
• Proven track record in qualitative market research with strong client management.
• Able to lead projects using qualitative methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and storytelling abilities.
• Experience leading account management and project delivery.
• Ability to design research proposals and translate findings into insights.
• Experience in FMCG market research and AI applications in research.

Responsibilities

• Lead cutting-edge qualitative research projects for global clients.
• Provide strategic leadership on multi-market and global programmes.
• Lead client discussions and drive innovative research stories.

Skills

Qualitative research

Client management

Leadership

Research storytelling

AI/ML in research

FMCG knowledge

Proposal design

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ipsos is seeking an Associate Director to lead qualitative research initiatives within the FMCG sector. You will shape global insights, drive exploratory projects, and coordinate across markets with significant travel.

Join our award-winning qualitative team to shape groundbreaking studies, lead client discussions, and deliver actionable insights while pursuing career growth toward a Research Director role.