Research Director
Smith Hanley Associates, Los Angeles, CA, United States
A cutting-edge insights and strategy agency is hiring a
Research and Insights Director
to lead complex, custom research engagements and serve as a senior strategic partner to clients. This role sits on the leadership team and blends high-level client consultation, research oversight, and team development. What You’ll Do Build consultative, trusted partnerships with senior client stakeholders Lead strategic conversations around business objectives and research design Identify organic growth opportunities and contribute to account expansion Partner with senior leadership on new business pitches and capability presentations Design and oversee complex custom research across qualitative, quantitative, and advanced methodologies Provide high-level strategic oversight at key project milestones Ensure creative, custom methodologies are executed with rigor and impact Guide the development of story-driven, visually compelling deliverables with actionable recommendations Serve as senior internal advisor to project teams and strategic consultant to clients Drive efficiency, quality control, and profitability across engagements What They’re Looking For 8+ years of experience in custom market research design and analysis Deep experience leading complex, strategic projects across qual, quant, and advanced analytics Proven ability to consult with senior stakeholders and shape business strategy Strong leadership experience managing and developing research talent Highly strategic thinker with strong ownership and accountability Excellent written and verbal communication skills Willingness to roll up sleeves and contribute directly at any stage of the research process when needed
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Research and Insights Director
to lead complex, custom research engagements and serve as a senior strategic partner to clients. This role sits on the leadership team and blends high-level client consultation, research oversight, and team development. What You’ll Do Build consultative, trusted partnerships with senior client stakeholders Lead strategic conversations around business objectives and research design Identify organic growth opportunities and contribute to account expansion Partner with senior leadership on new business pitches and capability presentations Design and oversee complex custom research across qualitative, quantitative, and advanced methodologies Provide high-level strategic oversight at key project milestones Ensure creative, custom methodologies are executed with rigor and impact Guide the development of story-driven, visually compelling deliverables with actionable recommendations Serve as senior internal advisor to project teams and strategic consultant to clients Drive efficiency, quality control, and profitability across engagements What They’re Looking For 8+ years of experience in custom market research design and analysis Deep experience leading complex, strategic projects across qual, quant, and advanced analytics Proven ability to consult with senior stakeholders and shape business strategy Strong leadership experience managing and developing research talent Highly strategic thinker with strong ownership and accountability Excellent written and verbal communication skills Willingness to roll up sleeves and contribute directly at any stage of the research process when needed
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