Director, Innovation Jobs

What makes this role important at Ipsos?
As a Director you are collaborative by nature, have an eagle-eye attention to detail and brilliant organizational skills. In this role, you will have the exciting responsibility of being a trusted partner to several leading technology and media companies.  You will manage global qualitative and quantitative research projects and help our clients solve their business problems by leveraging multiple research methodologies.
As a key leader, you will build team talents and create client loyalty and respect. You will work closely with senior team leaders to assure project accuracy and make sure that things stay on schedule. You also get to share your many creative and analytical skills with your bright, coachable, talented team members daily.  
 
 What you can expect to be doing:
Direct the process: manage the day-to-day responsibilities of several research projects from start to finish, help frame objectives, develop research design and sampling plans, create research instruments (surveys, discussion guides, screeners) analyze results and create final client deliverables.

Make research happen: Find operational efficiencies and drive them forward. Collaborate with your team members so that projects get done well and right: on time, on budget and on strategy for the client. When the going gets tough, you apply the organizational grease it takes to keep the whole process moving seamlessly.
Show our clients the love: Develop an understanding of our clients’ business issues and the industries in which they operate. Maintain and strengthen client relationships through our collective team greatness. Become a trusted advisor to clients by understanding their big picture strategy and day to day needs.
 
 This might be the job for you if you have:
You have at least 5-7 years’ experience in the market research and communications field or something arguably relevant.

Strong experience with quantitative research, including survey design, sampling plans and analysis, and brand trackers.
Experience with qualitative research, including focus groups, conducting in-depth interviews, analyzing qualitative research and cultural analyses.
Strong communications skills; you know how to translate complex data into easy to understand, actionable insights.
Good understanding of advanced analytics including data visualization tools such as Tableau, Looker, DOMO.
Proficiency in developing clear narrative and storytelling in presentation, visually and in writing.

If you don’t meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage all who feel they might be a fit for the opportunity to apply. We may consider a variety of backgrounds for a particular role and are also committed to considering candidates for available positions throughout our organization, not just the one you’re applying to!
What’s in it for you:
At Ipsos you’ll experience opportunities for Career Development, an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits), a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture.
To find out more about all the great reasons to work at Ipsos, how we’re making an impact around the world, and more about our benefits and employee programs, please visit:
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Commitment to Diversity
Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee’s individuality and diverse perspectives. For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world. This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos’ diverse employees who compile and analyze this data—they are the essence of who we are and what we do.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and enabling employees from all walks of life to flourish. Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line with code of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual.
Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.