Market Research Analyst (Advance Statistics)

Ipsos in US; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Healthcare plans

Wellness benefits

Flexible workplace policy

Job summary

Ipsos is seeking a Market Research Analyst with a strong quantitative background to guide clients through the innovation journey. The role focuses on statistical modeling, concept testing, and data-driven decision making within the Global Modeling Unit (GMU).

You will analyze survey data, apply multivariate methods, and collaborate with Client Service to translate findings into actionable insights. You will use R, SAS, Python, and Excel to design experiments, implement analyses, and automate

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Statistics, Applied Statistics, Biostatistics, Econometrics, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Experience with experimental design (DOE) and hypothesis testing.
• Experience designing and analyzing market research studies including surveys and pricing research.
• Proficiency with statistical software such as R, SAS, Python, SPSS, or Stata.
• Ability to communicate complex statistical findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Clean, structure, code, and summarize survey and secondary data.
• Use statistical software (SPSS, R, etc.) and Excel to uncover solutions and assist project staff in analyses.
• Apply programming skills (Excel VBA, Python, etc.) to automate standard statistical procedures and charts.
• Demonstrate understanding of multivariate analysis and Ipsos proprietary products with Client Service.
• Work from an analytic plan and assemble Excel outputs or PowerPoint decks to present results.
• Ensure timely delivery of error-free work.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Multivariate analysis

R

Python

SAS

SPSS

Excel

DOE

ANOVA

Education

BS/MS in Statistics

Tools

R

SAS

Python

SPSS

Stata

Job description

About Innovation GMU:

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. This is accomplished using best-in-class services, including idea screening, concept testing, product testing, price and line optimization, package testing and volumetric forecasting. The Global Modeling Unit (GMU) team within the Innovation service line are methodological “experts” that provide a variety of value-added services. In most cases, value-added services are advanced multivariate data analyses such as regression, GLM, discriminant analysis, MDS, clustering algorithms, and proprietary procedures.

Job Description

About Innovation GMU:

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. This is accomplished using best-in-class services, including idea screening, concept testing, product testing, price and line optimization, package testing and volumetric forecasting. The Global Modeling Unit (GMU) team within the Innovation service line are methodological “experts” that provide a variety of value-added services. In most cases, value-added services are advanced multivariate data analyses such as regression, GLM, discriminant analysis, MDS, clustering algorithms, and proprietary procedures.

What makes this role important at Ipsos?

We are seeking a Market Research Analyst with a strong quantitative background and expertise in statistical modeling and experimental research methods. The Research Analyst, Marketing Science is a resource for internal and external clients in the design and analysis of data based on statistical procedures. As a Research Analyst, you will provide expertise in the appropriate use of value-added analytical models, including approaches proprietary to Ipsos.

What You Can Expect To Be Doing

• Clean, structure, code, and summarize survey and secondary data
• Use statistical software (SPSS, R, etc.) and business software (Excel) to uncover and evaluate solutions, and assist project staff in running statistical analyses
• Apply programming skills (Excel VBA, Python, etc.) to help automate standard statistical procedures and chart creation.
• Demonstrate your understanding of multivariate analysis and Ipsos proprietary products, and work with Client Service from understanding business questions to design, analysis, and application
• Work from an analytic plan, assemble Excel outputs or PowerPoint decks to provide results and explanations for Client Service
• Consistently ensure the timely delivery of error free work

This might be the job for you if you have:

• BS or MS in Statistics, Applied Statistics, Biostatistics, Econometrics, Quantitative Psychology, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Strong academic foundation in:
• Experimental design (DOE)
• Hypothesis testing
• Regression analysis
• Analysis of variance (ANOVA)
• Linear and generalized linear models
• Sampling methodologies
• Multivariate statistical analysis
• Experience designing and analyzing market research studies, including surveys, pricing research, concept testing, and customer insights projects.
• Ability to design experiments and quasi-experiments to measure causal impact.
• Experience applying statistical methods to business decision-making.
• Proficiency with statistical software such as R, SAS, Python, SPSS, or Stata.
• Experience communicating complex statistical findings to non-technical business stakeholders.

In accordance with NY/CO/CA/WA law, the estimated base salary range for this role is $55,000 to $70,000. Your final base salary will be determined based on several non-discriminatory factors which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.

What’s In It For You

At Ipsos you’ll experience opportunities for Career Development, an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits), a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture.

Inclusive Workplace Commitment

Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee’s individuality and diverse perspectives. For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world. This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos’ diverse employees who compile and analyze this data—they are the essence of who we are and what we do.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and enabling employees from all walks of life to flourish. Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line with code of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual.

Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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.