Associate Director of Quantitative Research

About Us

This is your opportunity totake a leadership roleatHarrisX an exciting fast-growing entrepreneurial Research and Analytics Consulting firm that deliverscutting-edgeinsightsonconsumer behavior for top corporate nonprofitmedia and political clients globally.Part of theStagwellfamily of companies (NASDAQ: STGW)HarrisXoperates across the US UK Canada and EMEA combining rigorousmethodologywith strategic storytelling to shape decisions at the highest levels.

We are scaling our London and European Custom Research practice andseekinga commercially astute methodologically rigorous Associate Director to help lead it.

Overview

As an Associate Director ofQuantitativeResearch atHarrisX you will oversee the design execution and delivery of high-impact custom research projects for our clients. You will serve as a strategic advisor to clients and internal stakeholders ensuring research excellence methodological rigor and actionable insights.

Reporting to theSr.DirectorofResearch you will manage multiple project teams mentor Research Managers and Analysts and lead client engagementsfrom proposal through finaldelivery. You will also play a critical role in driving innovation in research design and analytical techniquesoptimizingworkflows and contributing to business development initiatives.

This position is ideal for a seasoned quantitative researcher who thrives in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment and is motivated to shape and grow a leading research practice in the UK and EMEA region.

Responsibilities

Client Leadership and Account Management
- Serve as the senior research advisor on key accounts owning client relationships at the director and VP level.
- Translate complex business challenges into clear appropriately scoped research programs.
- Proactivelyidentifyopportunities to deepen and expand client relationships supporting retention and organic revenue growth.
- Lead client presentations and insight delivery sessions translating technical findings into strategic recommendations.
- Act as a point of escalation for client concerns ensuring satisfaction and trust across engagements.
Research Design and Execution
- Lead end-to-end design and delivery of complex custom quantitative studies from proposal through final insight delivery.
- Oversee questionnaire design sampling strategies and analytical frameworks to ensure methodological rigor and actionable outputs.
- Direct advanced analysis techniquesincludingsegmentation key driver analysis regressionMaxDiff conjoint TURF and predictive modeling.
- Supervise data quality control processes ensuring deliverables meet the highest standards for accuracy clarity and strategic value.
- Evaluate and integrate AI-assisted research tools synthetic data methodologies and emerging analytical approaches to improve speed and quality of insight delivery.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR MRS Code of Conduct and relevant data privacy regulations across all research activities.
Team Leadership and Development
- Manage mentor and develop a team of Research Managers and Associates settinghigh standardsfor analytical rigor and professional growth.
- Provide structured training and coaching on quantitative methods analytical storytelling and executive-level client communication.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and actively support career progression for direct reports.
- Collaborate with global research peers to share best practices ensure cross-marketmethodologyconsistency and build a unified research culture.
Business Development and Thought Leadership
- Contribute to proposals pitches and RFP responses including research design pricing inputs and capability positioning.
- RepresentHarrisXat client events industry forums and conferences as a subject-matter expert in quantitative research.
- Contribute to thought leadership content and white papers that strengthenHarrisXsprofile in the UK and EMEA market.
- Partner with the Senior Director of Research and senior leadership to develop new service offerings and refine existing methodologies.
Operations and Practice Development
- Oversee project budgeting and resource allocation across multiple concurrent engagements.
- Identifyopportunities to improve workflow efficiency reporting templates and quality assurance processes.
- Monitor project profitability and flag risks to project delivery or margin early.

Required Skills

- 6 years of hands-on quantitative market research experience with at least 2 years at a senior manager or associatedirectorlevel.
- Demonstratedtrack recordmanaging full end-to-end custom research projects across multiple sectors ( technology financial services consumer goods public affairs).
- Prior experience at a top-tier research agency or consulting firm.
- Experience managing and developing junior researchers witha track recordof promoting or significantly developing at least one direct report.
- Exposure to business developmentand havecontributedto pitches proposals or client expansion efforts.
- Familiaritywith the UK and European research landscape including GDPR and MRS compliance.
Technical Skills
- Advancedproficiencyin survey design and quantitative analytical techniques including segmentation regressionMaxDiff conjoint TURF and brand tracking.
- Proficiencyin at least one statistical or analytical software package: Q SPSS R PythonDisplayr or equivalent.
- Strong working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and client-ready deliverable production.
- Familiarity with data visualization platforms ( Tableau Power BI) is an advantage.
- Awareness of AI-assisted research tools and synthetic data methodologies; practical experience is a strong plus.
Communication and Leadership
- Exceptionally strong written and verbal communicator able to present complex quantitative findings clearly to non-technical executive-level audiences.
- Confident leading high-stakes client presentations and navigating difficult client conversations with composure.
- Strategicthinker whocan connect research findings to business decisions not just report data.
- Self-directed and comfortable operating in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment with limited hierarchy.
- Collaborative and low-ego: willing to roll up sleeves on execution while contributing to firm-level strategy.

Qualifications

- You have 6 years of hands-on quantitative market research experience with at least 2 years at a senior manager or associatedirectorlevel.
- You have a demonstratedtrack recordmanaging full end-to-end custom research projects across multiple sectors ( technology financial services consumer goods public affairs).
- You have prior experience at a top-tier research agency or consulting firm.
- You have experience managing and developing junior researchers witha track recordof promoting or significantly developing at least one direct report.
- You havehad exposure to business developmentand havecontributedto pitches proposals or client expansion efforts.
- You are familiarwith the UK and European research landscape including GDPR and MRS compliance.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Bachelors or advanced degree in statistics economics psychology political science sociology or a related quantitative field.
• Familiarity with political polling public opinion research or media audience research is an advantage.
• Experience working with US-based clients or in a globally integrated research team is a plus.
• ESOMAR MRS or equivalent professionalmembershipis welcome but not.

Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1