Associate Director

Ipsos North America

. Lead complex multi-market research programmes from design through to debrief .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex multi-market research programmes, with a strong focus on quantitative market research, strategic insight generation, and client relationship management. Proficient in developing bespoke research approaches and translating data into actionable recommendations for global clients.

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Quantitative Market ResearchClient LeadershipResearch DesignInsight GenerationStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Market UnderstandingSegmentation StudiesDemand Space AnalysisAnalytical FrameworksData StorytellingQuestionnaire DevelopmentMulti-Country ResearchCommercial AwarenessAdvanced AnalyticsData Visualisation

Soft Skills

Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCoachingCollaborationInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

Storytelling PlatformsAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Global ResearchConsultancyClient WorkshopsResearch AgenciesBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex multi-market research programmes from design through to debrief
Act as the primary contact for senior client stakeholders
Design bespoke research approaches addressing strategic business questions
Partner with Delivery Excellence teams to ensure smooth and efficient project delivery
Develop questionnaires, analytical frameworks and insight development processes
Translate data into compelling stories and strategic recommendations
Lead reporting, presentations and client workshops
Identify opportunities to grow client relationships and support new business
Line manage, coach and develop junior team members
Collaborate with specialist teams to bring Ipsos capabilities to clients
Lead strategic research programmes for global clients focused on growth, positioning and portfolio strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in quantitative market research
Strong expertise in market understanding and strategy research, including one or more of segmentation, demand spaces, shopper, brand and usage & attitudes studies
Proven experience leading large, multi-country research programmes
Strong client leadership and stakeholder management skills
Excellent research design, insight generation and storytelling capabilities
Experience presenting to and influencing senior client audiences
Commercial awareness and experience contributing to proposals and business development
Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills
Desirable: experience working on global segmentation and demand space studies
Desirable: experience across multiple sectors and international markets
Desirable: familiarity with advanced analytics approaches used in strategic research programmes
Desirable: experience facilitating strategic client workshops
Desirable: proficiency in data visualisation and storytelling platforms
Desirable: experience managing and developing junior researchers
Desirable: enthusiasm for AI and emerging technologies, with experience using AI tools to enhance research design, analysis, storytelling and productivity
Desirable: experience working within large global research agencies or consultancy environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave
Pension contribution
Income protection
Life assurance
Health and wellbeing benefits
Financial benefits
Professional development opportunities
Flexible working applications considered
Hybrid working with office or client attendance for 3 days per week
Inclusive and accessible recruitment process
Disability Confident Level 2 employer