Lead Quantitative Researcher

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.; Karnataka; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Merkle in Bengaluru (DGS India) seeks an experienced research leader to act as the primary advisor to clients, shaping study design, governance and insights generation. You will guide senior stakeholders through methodological choices, ensure data integrity, and drive high-impact outcomes across complex studies.

The role demands strong client leadership, mentoring of teams, and a proven track record in delivering strategic research insights with clear storytelling and actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

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

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