Research Director

Remote Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Director of Research to oversee research studies and client accounts. The role involves managing large-scale projects, ensuring quality control, and mentoring research managers. The ideal candidate will have extensive market research experience and strong client management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in market research or strategic consulting.
• At least 5 years of supplier-side custom research experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full cycle of large-scale market research projects.
• Own client accounts and provide strategic counsel.
• Ensure project management steps are on track.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Client Management Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Mindset

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

SUMMARY

The Director, Research is responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of research studies; growing client accounts by understanding their needs, guiding the research strategy, and providing insightful presentations. The role provides mentorship and direction to the research managers. To be successful, you must be experienced in market research techniques, work to ensure profitability, quality control, and project timelines, while actively contributing to the division's objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Participate in the development of RFPs.
2. Own client accounts and grow them by providing strategic counsel.
3. Oversee the full cycle of large-scale or complex market research projects: from research methodology, questionnaire design, data analysis, report writing, to providing strategic recommendations.
4. Ensure all project management steps, in collaboration with the operations team, are on track and deliverables are met on time. This includes validation of questionnaires in test mode, training interviewers, coordinating project fielding, monitoring and validating pre-tests, overseeing the day-to-day monitoring of fielded projects, managing qualitative projects (recruiting, incentives, etc.), and coordinating end-of-field activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the market research or strategic consulting industry as a consultant or research professional
• At least 5 years of supplier-side custom research experience
• Proven expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Advanced skills in writing strategic reports and presentations
• Proven project management expertise

SKILLS

• Strong organizational skills: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, collaborating with different teams.
• Strong client management skills: Adept at building and nurturing client relationships, understanding client needs, and turning them into business opportunities.
• Strong analytical skills: Ability to analyze data based on client needs and research objectives.
• Problem-solving mindset: Ability to identify, communicate, and propose solutions to problems that may arise.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills: Ability to convey complex data and insights clearly and compellingly.