Remote Senior Research & Insights Leader

NielsenIQ

Illinois

Remote

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

NielsenIQ’s Consumer Behavior & Insights team seeks a Senior Research Manager to own complex quantitative research programs for major brands. You will lead engagements from study design through final delivery, ensuring excellence and actionable insights. The role requires client management, methodological rigor, and strategic storytelling.

The position is US-remote, based in the United States, with collaboration across global teams to drive client outcomes and business impact.

Qualifications

Must have strong experience leading complex quantitative studies.
Experience with technology clients, longitudinal research, or brand tracking is desirable.
Excellent analytical storytelling and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary owner and day-to-day leader of research engagements from kickoff to final delivery.
Lead multiple concurrent projects while meeting timelines and budgets.
Identify risks, develop solutions, and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
Coordinate with internal teams, international partners, vendors, and operations for seamless execution.
Oversee questionnaire development, survey design, sampling, and study methodology.
Provide strategic guidance to ensure studies deliver actionable insights.
Monitor fieldwork and ensure data quality throughout the project.