Associate Director – Qualitative

Ipsos North America

Associate Director leading qualitative research projects for global clients at Ipsos. Driving innovation and insights in the FMCG industry while managing client relationships.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in qualitative market research and client management within the FMCG sector, with a strong focus on innovation and AI-enabled methodologies. Proven ability to lead projects, design research proposals, and translate insights into actionable strategies.

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Qualitative Market ResearchClient ManagementFMCG Market ResearchAI And Machine Learning ApplicationsProject Delivery

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Hard Skills

Qualitative MethodologiesResearch Proposal DesignActionable Insights Translation

Soft Skills

Organisational AbilitiesTime ManagementCommunication SkillsStorytelling SkillsLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

FMCGInnovationBehaviour ChangeGlobal ProgrammesResearch Methodologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead innovative and exploratory projects for key global clients.
Provide strategic leadership on multi-market and global programmes.
Participate in significant travel and immersion across various global markets.
Lead client discussions and provide innovative solutions.
Drive impactful research stories.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Enthusiastic about working in the FMCG space.
Interest in innovation, behaviour change, and AI-enabled research methodologies.
Proven track record in qualitative market research with excellent client management skills.
Comfortable leading projects with a blend of qualitative methodologies.
Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong organisational and time management abilities.
Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
Proven leadership in account management and project delivery.
Ability to design research proposals and translate research into actionable insights.
Experience in FMCG market research.
Demonstrated capability in AI and machine learning applications in research.

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave
pension contribution
income protection and life assurance
range health & wellbeing, financial benefits and professional development opportunities