ABOUT IPSOS 

Ipsos is the world’s third largest market research company, present in 90 markets and employing more than 18,000 people. Our passionately curious research professionals, analysts and scientists have built unique multi-specialist capabilities that provide true understanding and powerful insights into the actions, opinions and motivations of citizens, consumers, patients, customers or employees. We serve more than 5000 clients across the world with 75 business solutions. 

Founded in France in 1975, Ipsos is listed on the Euronext Paris since July 1st, 1999. The company is part of the SBF 120 and the Mid-60 index and is eligible for the Deferred Settlement Service (SRD). ISIN code FR0000073298, Reuters ISOS.PA, Bloomberg IPS:FP www.ipsos.com 

DIRECTOR, IPSOS SCIENCE CENTER

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Location:  Washington, DC

Division:  Ipsos Science Center GMU

The Ipsos Science Center is a uniquely positioned group within Ipsos. We develop software tools and perform analyses both for clients and internal teams, respond to advanced analytic requests, and consult on a broad range of statistical, behavioral, and computer science best practices. Working in a collaborative and supportive environment, we seek to expand what is possible in market research with data science.

We’re looking for someone with a deep interest in data and analytics as well as experience in project management. We need someone that possesses the technical ability and the communication skills to implement marketing science and data science methods for a diverse set of client needs, uncover insights, and relate them concisely and clearly to stakeholders at varying levels of technical sophistication.

AS A DIRECTOR IN THE ISC, YOU WILL:

• Work closely with team members on design and execution of project efforts, including questionnaire design, project management, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Design questionnaires and plan analyses;
• Perform quality checks at various stages of the research to ensure accuracy, and to avoid errors or mistakes;
• Manage overall project timelines, ensuring that milestones are met and signed off at the various stages of the project execution;
• Analyze and interpret survey results;
• Prepare reports and presentations;
• Develop an understanding of our clients’ business issues and the industries in which they operate;
• Support other marketing science analyses for clients as required.
• Develop sales materials on new Data Science and traditional Marketing Science methods for internal and external client education and sales.
• Communicate with and provide consulting for internal teams and external clients on data models, analysis findings, process efficiency, and marketing science best practices.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an analytical or insights-focused field such as economics, marketing, political science, psychology or statistics;
• Comfortable working in a highly collaborative, consensus-oriented environment;
• Experience with full life-cycle project management to include design, development, execution, and delivery;
• Familiarity with questionnaire design, sampling approaches, and tabulation planning;
• Strong eye for detail, ability to communicate scientific concepts both in written form and verbally, and excellent time-management skills;
• •Strong organizational, multi-tasking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.

PLUSES:

• Experience in the field of Market Research;
• Experience working with survey applications such as Qualtrics, Google Consumer Surveys, etc.;
• Experience in analytics, extracting and surfacing value from quantitative data;
• Proficiency with statistical applications such as SPSS, SAS, Stata, R and/or programming languages such as Python

IPSOS’ COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION 

Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee’s individuality and diverse perspectives. For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world. This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos’ diverse employees who compile and analyze this data—they are the essence of who we are and what we do.  

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and allowing employees from all walks of life to flourish.  Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line with codes of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual. 

Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.  

Required Skills Required Experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Valid Class B Commercial Drivers License and DOT Medical Card
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience operating a 3-ton, or 5-ton vehicle is an asset
• Minimum, 1-year experience in warehouse environment (preferred, not required)