The Associate Research Director is a strategic partner responsible for leading client relationships, shaping research-led business decisions, and driving commercial growth. This role goes beyond research execution, translating human understanding into actionable recommendations that influence senior stakeholders and organizational strategy.

The ideal candidate combines strong research expertise with commercial instinct, strategic thinking, and the ability to thrive in evolving, AI-enabled ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Client Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, building strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Lead strategic conversations that connect research findings to business objectives and decision-making.
• Challenge briefs constructively and identify opportunities to broaden project impact.

Research & Insight Leadership