Research Associate Jobs

As a Research Associate, you will play a vital role in discovering new knowledge, advancing technology, or developing innovative products. Your work may involve designing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, interpreting results, and writing reports. The job market for Research Associates is competitive, but the demand for research expertise across various industries continues to grow. Salaries for Research Associates vary based on experience, location, and industry, ranging from $50,000 to $80,000 per year on average. To excel in this role, you need to have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in statistical software and research methodologies. A good work-life balance and opportunities for professional growth make this role rewarding in the long run.

About this role

Job Description

Your responsibilities:

Reporting to a Research Director, an Associate Research Director oversees various accounts and multiple projects and brings technical expertise to the research team, while developing a team of Research Managers.

Account:

Responsible for 3-4 FMCG product testing Accounts: client retention, client delight and Account growth
Ensure revenue targets for assigned accounts are achieved
Develop proactive plans to address risks and capitalize on opportunities within accounts
Oversee timely, accurate, and high‑quality project delivery for Account team

Projects:

Lead the development and delivery of complex proposals and tenders
Bring technical expertise and ensure the use of best‑practice methodologies
Deliver complex regional and global projects: play active role in project management, reporting and holistic delivery of projects
Provide strategic, story-led recommendations based on client feedback, market trends, and project performance
Ensure project execution aligns with client objectives and broader business priorities

Team

Line manage 2-3 Research Managers
Manage workload allocation and resource planning for the team
Ensure Research Managers receive appropriate coaching and training
Mentor team members in research skills, leadership, and career development
Ensure outputs from team members meet the expected standards of quality and insight

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years in consumer research and/or sensory research
FMCG product testing experience: practical experience of core product testing methodologies: i.e. HUTs, CLTs, IDIs
Significant experience in quantitative consumer research methodologies
Minimum foundational understanding of qual research: when to recommend qual/bring in qual experts from within SAM
Significant experience in a Research manager role
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc
Strong leadership abilities to manage teams and oversee large-scale research initiatives
Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
Rigorous, responsive and proactive

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