Senior Research Director

Company Description

YouGov is an international online research data and analytics group.

Our mission is to offer unparalleled insight into what the world thinks.

Our innovative solutions help the world’s most recognized brands, media owners and agencies to plan, activate and track their marketing activities better.

At the core of the YouGov platform is an ever-growing source of consumer data that has been amassed over our twenty years of operation. We call it living data. All of our products and services draw upon this detailed understanding of our 24+ million registered panel members to deliver accurate, actionable consumer insights.

As innovators of online market research, we have a strong reputation as a trusted source of accurate data and insights. Testament to this, YouGov data is regularly referenced by the global press, and Meltwater 2022 report concluded that YouGov is the most quoted research company in the world.

With operations in the UK, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia Pacific, we have one of the world's largest research networks.

Job Description

YouGov is seeking a client-facing Senior Research Director who will be a leader in proposal writing, experimental design, client management and survey management.  The candidate will be involved in project management from proposal through delivery. They will serve as a bridge between external clients and internal teams. They will manage the survey research process internally by working cross-functionally with various groups.

The Senior Research Director will have experience in successful proposal writing. At YouGov they will learn our internal processes for confirmation of feasibility, pricing, and contracting.

The Senior Research Director will be an expert on working with quantitative data. They will have a demonstrated knowledge of survey research and methodology and familiarity with analytical techniques commonly used in market research. Experience with qualitative research is desirable.

The Senior Research Director will produce reports for clients and will have a demonstrated strength in research design. 

Qualifications

• 5 years of previous experience with quantitative market research, academic research, or related field. Advanced degree may offset work experience.
• Experience with statistical software such as R, SPSS, SAS, or Stata a plus.
• Expert knowledge of statistics, plus real-world experience working with large datasets.
• Experience with data visualization.
• Experience leading research teams.
• Able to work independently with some direction.
• Strong client management skills, with the ability to communicate in a professional manner.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, meeting project deadlines.
• Able to multi-task with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytic and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Additional Information

Some additional information . . .

This position requires the ability to address broad complex problems in a fluid, often ambiguous environment.  This role reports to the San Francisco, CA office. 

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