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Senior Director, Qualitative Research
Location
United States
Posted
157 days ago
Salary
$120K - $140K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Director, Qualitative Research
Escalent
• Develop creative & thoughtful study designs with account managers and project teams in support of client proposals & pitches • Innovate on qualitative approaches, methodologies and exercises that meet clients evolving demands in a competitive market, including speed to insights and showcasing unique thinking • Provide mentorship and share expertise with other members of the qualitative team, fostering a collaborative environment of continuous learning • Contribute to thought leadership, point-of-view pieces and our award-winning blog (escalent.co/thinking/blog) • Skillfully moderate interviews and focus groups, ensuring smooth facilitation and insightful probing • Own Qualitative initiatives from inception to fruition. Includes developing study materials, conducting fieldwork, leading debriefing sessions, crafting in-depth analysis/reports and delivering compelling presentations to clients • Quickly develop rapport and cultivate client relationships through adept management of expectations, adherence to timelines, proactive communication, and strategic guidance in client implications and decision-making • Author and deliver compelling storytelling narratives to embed insight and guidance into clients hearts and minds • Effectively partner with creative teams to deliver interactive workshops, video documentaries and more to further socialize insights
Job Requirements
- 10+ years experience
- Moderating insightful discussions with B2C and B2B participants (RIVA, Burke, or Research Rockstar coursework/certification a plus)
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional work experience required.
- Previous Moderation experience for industries such as Financial Services, Retail Goods & Services, Automotive, Energy, Health / Life Sciences, and Technology
- Bonus if bring experience with unique approaches such as Jobs To Be Done or Journey Mapping
- Comfortable working with virtual platforms for both live and asynchronous engagements
- Comfortable facilitating sessions in-homes, in-office, or in research facilities
- Hands-on experience leading end-to-end qualitative market research projects; skilled in time management /leading and executing multiple workstreams at once
- Highly skilled storyteller capable of transcending raw data, with a demonstrated ability to weave insights into a unified narrative to client stakeholders both verbally and in compelling written deliverables.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Large carriers on a national level (domestic partner coverage included)
- 401k with Company Match
- Flexible PTO - Feel no guilt in taking off a minimum of 3 weeks of real vacation time
- Paid Parental leave: 12
- Paid Company Holidays
- Hybrid/Virtual Work - Virtual-first workforce with employees in most states - Occasional travel maybe required.
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