Innovation – Sr. Research Manager

Ipsos; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsos is seeking a Senior Research Manager in Singapore to lead comprehensive market research projects from design through reporting. You will manage the full research cycle, oversee field management, analysis, and provide insights to clients.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), 10+ years of market research experience, strong storytelling, and a client-facing mindset with robust project management skills. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required; master’s level education is an asset.
• Over 10 years of prior market research experience essential with strong industry knowledge.
• Ability to think creatively and commercially.
• Strong storytelling skills; flexible, innovative, and analytical working style.
• Quick learner who can break down complex briefs into actionable research plans.
• Client-facing experience and ability to act as key liaison on projects.
• Strong project management, delegation, and multi-tasking abilities.
• Willingness for overseas travel (no disqualifications).

Responsibilities

• Execute all aspects of the research process from questionnaire writing, research design, field management, analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients by responding to queries and providing updates per client requests.

Skills

Market research experience

Client liaison

Storytelling

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

• Execute all aspects of the research process from questionnaire writing and research design, field management, analysis and interpretation of results through to preparation of reports
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients by responding to queries and providing updates per client requests
  

Job Description

Role overview : Sr. Research Manager

What will I be doing?

• Execute all aspects of the research process from questionnaire writing and research design, field management, analysis and interpretation of results through to preparation of reports
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients by responding to queries and providing updates per client requests
  

What do I need to bring with me?

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree in related field, master’s level education an asset
• More than 10 years of prior market research experience is essential, along with a good knowledge of the industry, including commercial understanding
• The ability to work creatively and think commercially
• Good storytelling skills are essential, as well as a working style that is flexible, innovative and analytical.
• A quick learner who enjoys breaking down complex topics and briefs into a tangible, actionable research approach
• Client-facing experience and the ability to act as key client liaison on projects is essential
• Good project management, delegation and planning skills, good at multi-tasking
• No grounds for disqualification for overseas travel

About Us

Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we are proud of our continuous efforts in making Ipsos the best place to work!

About The Team

The Innovation Service Line guides clients throughout the innovation journey as they develop and launch new or improved products and services spanning a range of verticals. We help our clients develop the initial idea for a product/service, ensure the fully-articulated description of the product/service resonates with consumers, confirm that prototypes of the product/service properly deliver on consumer expectations, and finetune the full mix prior to launch. This is accomplished using best-in-class services, including idea screening, concept testing, product testing, price and line optimization, package testing and volumetric forecasting.