Senior Researcher, Strategy Consulting

Ducker Research Europe GmbH; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

20 days paid time off

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Ducker Carlisle in the United States is seeking a Senior Researcher to bridge primary fieldwork and market analysis, leading IDIs with industry experts and competitors across concurrent projects. You will guide both qualitative and quantitative research to deliver actionable insights.

As part of a collaborative team with a hybrid work schedule, you will summarize findings, code responses, and build client-ready decks while contributing to strategic discussions and client engagements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a professional business environment, preferably in a research or data collection role.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable placing and receiving phone calls.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured and unstructured B2B interviews with high-level industry participants.
• Execute primary and secondary research to deliver actionable market intelligence.
• Summarize qualitative findings, code open-ended responses, tabulate data, and build client-ready presentation decks.
• Use internal AI tools to support research synthesis and workflow efficiency, applying sound judgment.
• Participate in client meetings to share findings and contribute to strategic discussions.

Skills

3+ years experience

Effective communication

Phone interviews

MS Office

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About Ducker Carlisle

Named one of America's Top Management Consulting Firms 2026 by Business Insider, Ducker Carlisle is a global market research, strategy consulting and M&A advisory firm that helps the world's largest companies and private equity firms optimize business performance and accelerate growth. Founded in 1961 with offices across the US, Germany, France, India and China, the firm leverages proprietary data, deep industry knowledge and proven methodologies to deliver tailored, industry-specific insights and recommendations across the automotive, heavy truck & equipment, general industrial, building and construction, and private equity sectors. For more information, visit DuckerCarlisle.com.

Why Work for Ducker Carlisle

We areuniquelypositionedas aboutiquefirm with a global footprintserving some of the world’s largest companies. You will havetheopportunity to meaningfully impact work across the firm and collaborate with client teams and colleaguesacross the globe. We strongly encourage growth within the organization and support career planning as part of our performance management process.

We value and recognize our employees’ hard work through Project of the Quarter, employee shoutouts, and regular performance reviews. Collaboration and inclusivity are at the core of our culture. We host frequent social events, organize local volunteer opportunities, and offer hybrid workschedules. Our employees can access a competitive benefits package including 20 days of paid time off/year, 401(k) matching, and medical, dental and vision insurance.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Researcher, you will bridge the gap between primary fieldwork and market analysis to drive actionable project insights. In this role, you will lead high-level qualitative and quantitative in-depth interviews (IDIs) with industry experts and competitors across multiple concurrent projects, supporting the team through rigorous primary and secondary data gathering.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct structured and unstructured B2B interviews (primarily via telephone) with high-level industry participants and competitors.
• Execute primary and secondary research to deliver actionable market intelligence and customer insights across key target industries.
• Summarize qualitative findings, code open-ended responses, tabulate data, and build client-ready presentation decks with strict data accuracy.
• Use internal AI tools, to support research synthesis, content development, and workflow efficiency, while applying sound judgment and validating outputs.
• Participate in client meetings to share key findings and contribute to strategic discussions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working in a professional business environment, preferably in a research or data collection role.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable placing and receiving phone calls.

Compensation

The estimated base salary range for this role is $5 0,000 – $5 5,000 annually. Exact compensation is determined based upon qualifications, experience, and location. Senior Researchers are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance.

Please Note: We encourage all our staff to work from a Ducker Carlisle office as often as is feasible; our hybrid work schedule suggests that most local team members work in the office 3-4 days per week when they are not traveling to clients.

Ducker Carlisle is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, qualified veteran's status, disability, or any other categories protected by law.

Ducker Carlisle is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us if you require an accommodation during the application process.