Senior Research Manager
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Job Summary
Research Manager Innovation (FMCG/F&B)
At Ipsos we turn human behaviour into brand-building decisions. Our Innovation practice plays a central role in that mission: we partner with the worlds biggest FMCG and F&B brands to design validate and optimise the ideas products and experiences that millions of consumers will use tomorrow.
To strengthen our Innovation Team were looking for a Research Manager.As a Research Manager at Ipsos you will play a key role in leading and delivering high-quality research projects for our clients.
The impact of you Role
The Research Manager plays a pivotal role in delivering exceptional research solutions to our clients. As a strategic thinker and client partner you will lead research projects from conception to completion ensuring high-quality deliverables that address client objectives and drive business impact.
You will leverage your expertise in research methodologies data analysis and project management to guide project teams manage client relationships and contribute to the overall success of the business.
Your Day to Day
Project Leadership
You will own projects end-to-end:
- Shape innovation strategies identify opportunity spaces and guide clients through concept product and experience development.
Translate business KPIs into sharp actionable research designs that help clients make confident go/no-go decisions.
Bring storytelling strategic thinking and clear recommendations to senior international stakeholders.
Safeguard quality consistency timelines and collaboration.
Client Management
Act as a sounding board for brand insights R&D and innovation teams at client side.
Challenge thinking connect dots across markets and elevate the level of discussion.
Build relationships that give you the influence and freedom to steer direction rather than simply deliver research.
You will contribute to business development by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and developing existing client accounts.
People Management
Mentor researchers in Belgium and virtually in Asia creating clarity structure and growth opportunities.
Build a positive team culture where people feel supported trusted and challenged.
Learn from and collaborate with global innovation experts and contribute to international initiatives.
Who You Are
Youll thrive in this role if you recognise yourself in the following:
Your experience
- Proven track record of succes in (innovation) market research consumer insights brand management or innovation consultancy with experience in managing projects and client relationships.
- Strong affinity with FMCG and/or F&B consumer behaviour product development and innovation processes.
- Experience in managing complex research and confidently guiding senior stakeholders through critical decision moments with a strong passion for delivering clear impactful insights.
- Experience in proactively managing finances on projects and ensuring project profitability.
Your mindset
- Strategic & commercial: you understand how insights drive brand growth and can translate data into direction.
- Collaborative coach: clear expectations constructive feedback & shared ownership.
- Project Driver: you keep momentum focus and team alignment even with many moving parts.
- Curious innovator: you love exploring new methodologies challenging assumptions and improving ways of working.
What We Offer
A work environment where expertise meets humanity and where your impact is visibleboth inside Ipsos and with clients.
- Competitive salary & benefits including 28 paid leave days 2 volunteer days.
- Hybrid working setup with flexibility built in.
- Tailored learning opportunities network of local/international market research experts and international exposure.
- The opportunity to make a real impact:Your work will directly shape the understanding of society markets and people.
- Award-winning sports culture and wellbeing initiatives.
- Enjoy the entrepreneurial spirit of a boutique firm combined with the resources reach and stability of a global agency.
- Strong engagement programs around sustainability diversity and community impact.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Quantitative Research
- Spss
- Clinical Research
- Data Collection
- Clinical Trials
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Survey Design
- Qualitative Research
- Market Research
- Research & Development
- Project Coordination
About Company
In our world of rapid change, the need for reliable information to make confident decisions has never been greater. At Ipsos we believe our clients need more than a data supplier, they need a partner who can produce accurate and relevant information and turn it into actionable truth. ... View more
