Director providing strategic insight in research and advisory services at Ipsos. Leading client engagements and delivering actionable insights while mentoring junior researchers.
Responsibilities
Leading and growing a portfolio of public and private sector clients through strategic advisory and research engagements.
Designing and delivering high-impact studies that generate actionable insights and contribute to Ipsos’ thought leadership.
Driving new business development (25%) while ensuring excellence in project design and delivery (75%).
Collaborating closely with clients to understand their challenges, co-develop solutions, and deliver insights that drive decision-making.
Partnering with best-in-class research advisors across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
Mentoring and developing a high-performing team of junior researchers and consultants.
Representing Ipsos in client engagements, conferences, and public forums.
Requirements
A seasoned research professional (8+ years) with strong empirical skills and attention to detail.
A self-starter who thrives on solving complex problems and delivering strategic advice.
Experienced in the practical application of scientific theory in designing social science research assignments and overseeing projects, including complex survey programs and analytical products.
Advanced knowledge of analytics tools and techniques (e.g., predictive modeling, regression, segmentation, conjoint). Experienced in SPSS, SAS, R, Excel.
Knowledge of social science research methods and ability to advise clients on issues of research design.
Comfortable designing studies that push boundaries and generate additive learning.
Strong communication skills and someone who values collaboration and enjoys working closely with clients to deliver meaningful impact.
Demonstrated success in working with clients delivering strategic advice and delivering quality work on-time, and on-budget.
Track record of consistently increasing private sector and/or government business revenue through the capture of new work and organic/incremental growth within existing client projects.
Benefits
A collaborative, intellectually curious culture.
Opportunities for career development and leadership.
A flexible workplace policy and comprehensive benefits.
A chance to work on meaningful issues that shape society and business.
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