Senior Research Director

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JobgetherMarket Research
Based in the United StatesFull-TimeDirector
SalaryBase salary: $170,000–$190,000 USD annually.
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Job Details

Experience
10+ years of market research experience, including at least 3 years managing teams
Required Skills
Project ManagementPeople ManagementClient relationship managementMarket Research

Requirements

  • 10+ years of market research experience, including at least 3 years managing teams.
  • Significant experience on the supplier side within a market research agency environment.
  • Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research, including developing questionnaires and analysis plans.
  • Proven experience producing stakeholder-ready insights, toplines, and reports.
  • Demonstrated experience owning relationships with enterprise and Fortune 500 US-based clients.
  • Ability to operate as a strategic research consultant translating business needs into research solutions.
  • Experience leading complex initiatives in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
  • Strong project management and prioritization skills for managing multiple engagements.
  • Effective people leadership skills including talent development and performance management.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills for building credibility with clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborative, proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Experience working in an early-stage startup or lean environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and optimize a research pod, establishing clear priorities, accountability, operating rhythms, and quality standards.
  • Manage and develop Research Directors and Research Managers through hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution.
  • Own research project success across the pod, serving as the senior escalation point for complex research challenges.
  • Drive in-depth project discovery and scoping to understand research objectives and success criteria.
  • Act as a strategic research advisor and solutions architect for high-value prospects and customers.
  • Partner with Sales on discovery calls, proposals, and other new-business activities.
  • Own and strengthen enterprise client relationships to deliver successful outcomes and identify expansion opportunities.
  • Establish feedback loops between customer delivery and Product to improve AI-generated research outputs.
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