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VP, Quantitative Research – Public Affairs, Online Communities
Posted 5 days ago
About the role
- VP leading advanced quantitative research and strategic advisory engagements for Ipsos, a global research and insights company. Advising clients, driving growth, and mentoring research teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design of complex research and advisory engagements addressing critical client business challenges
- Translate client issues and strategic questions into learning agendas, testable hypotheses, and robust research methodologies
- Apply advanced analytical techniques and methodological best practices
- Serve as a senior advisor to clients, helping interpret findings, evaluate strategic options, and make informed decisions
- Lead reports, presentations, workshops, and executive-level recommendations that drive action
- Collaborate across Ipsos service lines to identify integrated solutions
- Contribute to proposal development, thought leadership, and business growth
- Build Ipsos' reputation through subject matter expertise, innovation, thought leadership, and market presence
- Coach and mentor researchers at all levels
- Manage and develop researchers and team leaders
- Oversee complex research programs from hypothesis development through final recommendations
- Guide methodological decisions and analytical approaches
- Leverage segmentation, modeling, forecasting, and other analytical approaches
- Synthesize findings across multiple data sources
- Lead executive-level reporting and presentations
- Build and maintain senior-level client relationships
- Anticipate client needs and recommend research and advisory solutions
- Influence strategic direction through evidence-based recommendations and thought leadership
Requirements
- 8-10+ years of experience in market research, insights, consulting, or a related field
- Deep expertise in quantitative research methodologies and advanced analytical techniques
- Proven ability to transform complex business questions into actionable research programs and testable hypotheses
- Strong understanding of research best practices and ability to select, defend, and communicate methodological approaches
- Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated success advising senior client stakeholders and leading complex engagements
- Strong storytelling and communication skills connecting data to strategic business decisions
- Experience coaching and developing high-performing teams
- Strong commercial acumen and experience contributing to business development and account growth
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Experience with advanced analytical platforms and statistical software such as SPSS, R, Python, or equivalent
- Master's degree considered an asset
Benefits
- Career development opportunities
- Exceptional benefits package
- Generous PTO
- Healthcare plans
- Wellness benefits
- Flexible workplace policy
- Strong collaborative culture
- Inclusive culture and equal opportunity workplace
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