Principal Research Strategist

Conveo

. Design methodologies for clients' most important programs, especially ongoing listening programs and trackers .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and executing advanced research methodologies, particularly in AI-moderated environments, while effectively managing senior stakeholder relationships and driving strategic initiatives. Combines quantitative and qualitative research techniques to deliver impactful insights and innovative solutions for clients.

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AI Moderation ExpertiseQuantitative Research TechniquesStakeholder ManagementThought LeadershipBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Sample CompositionWeightingStatistical TechniquesMaxDiffConjoint AnalysisPrice TestingJobs To Be DoneOngoing TrackingInnovation ResearchResearch Frameworks

Soft Skills

Charismatic PresenterCreative and InventiveHigh AgencyLow EgoRigorous Without Being Rigid

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsConveo AI Moderation Platform

Industry Keywords

Research and InsightsC-Suite EngagementSyndicated ResearchThought LeadershipStartup Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design methodologies for clients' most important programs, especially ongoing listening programs and trackers
Bring quant rigor to AI-moderated research through sample composition, quotas, weighting, statistical testing, and consistency over time
Solve clients' most difficult research challenges within Conveo's AI moderation platform
Combine MaxDiff, conjoint, price testing, JTBD, and A&U with AI moderation
Set the methodological bar for how Conveo research is designed, run, and reported
Own senior relationships with insight leaders and executives at the largest US accounts, up to C-suite
Participate in discovery, solution design, pitching, and closing for major deals with Sales
Shape proposals into multi-year, multi-team programs and identify expansion opportunities
Represent Conveo at industry conferences and events
Lead thought leadership through talks, webinars, articles, and points of view
Publish research-on-research demonstrating the quality and validity of AI moderation
Work with Product to build new features and methodologies
Bring sophisticated client needs into the product roadmap
Support the Research Impact team by resolving client issues and improving the team's craft
Build and commercialize Conveo's syndicated research offering
Help drive the strategy of the entire Conveo business as part of the senior leadership group
Spend approximately 70% of time winning and designing major client programs with Sales and 30% on product, marketing, and researcher support

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in research and insights, ideally across both agency and client side (not a requirement)
In-depth knowledge of quant and qual techniques, including sample composition, weighting, statistical techniques, MaxDiff, conjoint, price testing, and ongoing tracking
Strong command of research frameworks such as Jobs to be Done, unmet needs, A&U, and innovation research
Hands-on experience with AI moderation, a clear understanding of the methodology, and real conviction about its future
Extensive experience working with senior stakeholders up to C-suite level
A charismatic presenter, someone people naturally gravitate towards
Strong commercial instinct, with a track record of helping win or grow significant business
High agency, low ego
Startup energy: you want to build something, not maintain something
Creative and inventive: new methodologies excite you, and you don't wait for permission to try them
Rigorous without being rigid: you know when precision matters and when speed does
AI-native: you use AI tools every day and see where research is going before others do
An existing network among insight leaders at major US brands (nice to have)
A track record of speaking at industry events or publishing thought leadership (nice to have)
Experience at a start up (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful equity
Direct access to founders and senior leadership, with a real voice in company strategy
Regular socials: rooftop drinks, team dinners, run clubs, and more
Twice-yearly off-sites to places worth travelling to
Private health coverage (health, dental, vision)
401(k) with 4% company match
20 days vacation + US federal holidays
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