Research Director - Innovation

[About Ipsos]
At Ipsos, we define ourselves as passionately curious. Through market research, we develop an accurate and deep understanding of people, brands, and markets to help our clients make smart, strategic business decisions. With the potential to create meaningful impact, both large and small, we are passionate about what we do and committed to enjoying the journey while delivering excellence.

[Role Purpose]
The Research Director is a senior leader responsible for driving business growth, delivering high-quality research solutions, managing key client relationships, and leading teams to achieve outstanding business outcomes. The role requires a strong balance of commercial acumen, research expertise, client leadership, and people management.

Experience

- Minimum 10 years of strong market research experience.
- Proven experience in business development and strong client relationships.
- Experience managing clients within relevant industry sectors.
- Ability to develop business plans incorporating client, people, collaboration, and financial considerations.
- Strong track record of managing complex projects and delivering commercial results.

Skills & Knowledge

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet challenging deadlines.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Well-developed people leadership and team management abilities.
- Professional client service skills.
- Expertise in presenting, facilitating discussions, and translating research findings into strategic recommendations and actionable outcomes.