Senior Director managing execution of clinical trial programs to advance gene therapy. Leading clinical operations, ensuring strategic execution, and mentoring clinical teams across multiple clinical programs.
About the role
- Director providing strategic insight in research and advisory services at Ipsos. Leading client engagements and delivering actionable insights while mentoring junior researchers.
Responsibilities
- Leading and growing a portfolio of public and private sector clients through strategic advisory and research engagements.
- Designing and delivering high-impact studies that generate actionable insights and contribute to Ipsos’ thought leadership.
- Driving new business development (25%) while ensuring excellence in project design and delivery (75%).
- Collaborating closely with clients to understand their challenges, co-develop solutions, and deliver insights that drive decision-making.
- Partnering with best-in-class research advisors across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
- Mentoring and developing a high-performing team of junior researchers and consultants.
- Representing Ipsos in client engagements, conferences, and public forums.
Requirements
- A seasoned research professional (8+ years) with strong empirical skills and attention to detail.
- A self-starter who thrives on solving complex problems and delivering strategic advice.
- Experienced in the practical application of scientific theory in designing social science research assignments and overseeing projects, including complex survey programs and analytical products.
- Advanced knowledge of analytics tools and techniques (e.g., predictive modeling, regression, segmentation, conjoint). Experienced in SPSS, SAS, R, Excel.
- Knowledge of social science research methods and ability to advise clients on issues of research design.
- Comfortable designing studies that push boundaries and generate additive learning.
- Strong communication skills and someone who values collaboration and enjoys working closely with clients to deliver meaningful impact.
- Demonstrated success in working with clients delivering strategic advice and delivering quality work on-time, and on-budget.
- Track record of consistently increasing private sector and/or government business revenue through the capture of new work and organic/incremental growth within existing client projects.
Benefits
- A collaborative, intellectually curious culture.
- Opportunities for career development and leadership.
- A flexible workplace policy and comprehensive benefits.
- A chance to work on meaningful issues that shape society and business.
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