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).

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POSITION SUMMARY

A Director is accountable and responsible for establishing and nurturing client relationships and managing the business of several clients or client divisions, team members at various levels, business development and revenue /profit goals. Additionally, a Director leads and mentors a team of junior researchers. A Director contributes to the revenue goal of Ipsos Healthcare as well as that of Ipsos as a whole by collaborating with other Ipsos divisions.

We are seeking bright, motivated candidates for full-time Director position for our West Coast offices located in Los Angeles, San Francisco, California and Seattle Washington respectively. We are seeking candidates with outstanding strategic thinking, strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to thrive in a culture of achievement. This is an opportunity to work in an organization with a unique position to provide seamless, integrated solutions with primary and secondary data. The Director participates actively in delivering strategic insights to our clients by leading and executing primary market research studies and in growing our business. He or she is accountable for developing client relationships, delivering quality projects, and contributing to the development of the Professional Services department.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Understand and address business needs/issues of clients
• Strengthen client relationships through exceptional service
• Provide consultative advisement
• Active role in proposals and growth of business
• Sound understanding or research principles, designs, methodologies
• Interpretative and action-oriented analyses with clear impact on business results
• Ability to present to client teams
• Manage overall project profitability
• Provide training, guidance and support to junior staff Develop strong client relationships to the point where s/he is sought out as a thought partner and is receiving RFPs from clients
• Has a client-focused, consultative approach for project management
• Someone able to suggest alternate approaches and provide strategic insights that meet client needs.
• Sought out by clients as an analytical expert and, more importantly, as a strategic advisor.
• Grasps key issues quickly, understands the "big picture", and links market research insights to larger business issues relevant to client needs.
• Oncology experience
• Biotechnology experience

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 7 to 10 years quantitative/qualitative market research experience

• Marketing experience

• Launch experience

• Knowledge of payers in commercial and buy and bill

• Ability to manage multiple projects

• Ability to motivate staff

• Ability to act as a client officer for key clients

• Strong quantitative and qualitative research project management skills

• Self-motivated, analytical individual with an attention-to-detail who strives in a dynamic, deadline driven environment

• Excellent interpersonal skills (verbal and written communication) are necessary for effective development and maintenance of internal and external client relationships

• Superior organizational, multi-tasking, decision-making and problem-solving abilities

• Data visualization skills in PowerPoint is a plus

• Basic knowledge of SPSS is a plus

• Knowledge of research methodologies and statistics are required

• Must be able to create questionnaires, sample designs & data tab plans

• Must have some client management experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher 

• For the Senior level: Travel within the US expected ~5-10% of the time (when travel resumes safe)

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. _

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