Research Director

Here’s a summary of the role:

Are you a research leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-frequency environments? As a Research Director, you’ll take the lead on one of our most complex multi-market tracking studies, working closely with high-level clients and cross-functional teams. You’ll drive insights, manage timelines, and solve problems—fast. This role is ideal for someone who’s equal parts strategist, communicator, and project manager, with a strong foundation in custom research.

📌 Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll do (not all of it, just the important stuff):

• Lead a large-scale, multi-market tracker with multiple waves and stakeholders
• Own all stages of research projects—from proposal to delivery
• Build strong relationships and serve as the key contact for senior-level clients
• Design surveys and translate client questions into actionable research
• Create and present reports with insights that drive business decisions
• Guide and mentor junior researchers and manage internal operations tasks

✅ These are the essentials you’ll need to get an interview:

• At least 7 years of experience managing custom market research projects
• Background working on the vendor side in roles of increasing responsibility
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end research with minimal supervision
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to build trusted partnerships
• Experience with survey logic and tools like Excel, G-Suite, PowerPoint
• Skilled in writing clear, insight-driven reports and presentations
• Strong time management and troubleshooting abilities in fast-moving contexts

🌱 It would be great if you had these too, but we’ll support you if you don’t:

• Experience working with technology clients
• Knowledge of advanced analytics techniques and weighting
• Familiarity with qualitative methods alongside quantitative
• Comfort guiding junior team members and scaling up processes

For roles based in California, New York, Colorado or Washington State, the base salary hiring range for this position is $110,000 - $150,00 USD

Compensation offered will be determined by multiple factors including location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation and additional benefits. All US based full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Paid vacation, holidays and sick days
• Flexible working arrangement available
• Group medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match