Lead Quantitative Researcher

dentsu; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Merkle in Bengaluru (DGS India) is seeking a senior research advisor with 10+ years of experience to lead non-technical client engagements and complex studies. You will guide governance, study design, and insights delivery, partnering with clients at senior levels and mentoring teams to ensure high-quality research outputs that drive strategic decisions.

Location includes Mumbai/Bengaluru; this is a full-time permanent role with leadership responsibilities and adherence to global best practices

Qualifications

• Primary research advisor to clients
• Leadership in client engagements
• Scope and design of complex studies
• Governance and execution of research
• Excellent communication with senior stakeholders
• Mentor junior researchers

Responsibilities

• Lead client calls as the research expert and provide strategic inputs
• Scope out new studies with clients ensuring alignment with objectives
• Advise on governance, methodology rigor, and data integrity
• Shape research design with appropriate approaches and analytics
• Build trusted client relationships through proactive communication and thought leadership
• Translate findings into actionable insights and strategic recommendations
• Mentor and coach junior researchers to maintain high-quality outputs
• Drive innovation by staying current with industry trends and best practices

Job description

Job Description:

Experience: 10+ Years

Location: Mumbai, Bangalore

Key Responsibilities (non-technical) –

• Knowledge and expertise to serve as the primary research advisor and client-facing expert.
• This role requires strong leadership in client engagements, the ability to scope and design complex studies and deep expertise in both governance and execution of research.
• Act as a trusted partner to clients, guiding them through research design, methodology and insights generation to ensure impactful outcomes
• Proven track record of leading client engagements and delivering strategic research insights.
• Strong expertise in research governance, methodology selection and study design.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Experience mentoring teams and fostering a culture of excellence in research delivery.

Key Responsibilities – Technical:

• Lead client calls and discussions as the research expert, providing strategic advisory inputs.
• Scope out new studies in collaboration with clients, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Advise on governance of research including methodology rigor, ethical standards and data integrity.
• Shape research design by recommending appropriate approaches, sampling methods and analytical frameworks.
• Build trusted client relationships through proactive communication, thought leadership and consultative guidance.
• Translate complex research findings into actionable insights and strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Anticipate client needs and proactively suggest innovative research solutions.
• Oversee survey design and research frameworks ensuring methodological soundness and relevance.
• Guide teams on advanced analytical techniques (correlational, experimental, log analysis, etc.).
• Ensure research outputs are trustworthy, data-backed and actionable for client decision-making.
• Champion storytelling in reporting, ensuring insights are communicated with clarity and impact.
• Mentor and coach junior researchers to elevate team capabilities and maintain high-quality standards.
• Drive innovation in research methods by staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Establish domain context relevance so that reports and insights resonate with client business challenges.

Location:

DGS India - Bengaluru - Manyata N1 Block

Brand:

Merkle

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent