Lead the design, execution, and delivery of qualitative research studies — from proposal to debrief.
Serve as the primary client contact, providing strategic guidance and insight-driven recommendations.
Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure profitability.
Moderate focus groups, in-depth interviews, and workshops.
Partner with qualitative team to ensure quality, efficiency, and creative excellence.
Mentor junior researchers.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on hybrid qual-quant design.
Travel as needed for fieldwork and client engagements.

Requirements
7+ years of experience in qualitative research, ideally in a research agency or consultancy setting.
Deep knowledge of qualitative design + methods, logistics, and project management.
Proven track record of building and nurturing client relationships.
Exceptional moderating skills across methodologies, audiences, and categories.
A proactive mindset — you anticipate challenges and identify opportunities.
Robust analytical, language, and storytelling skills.
Solid Microsoft Office skills including SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.




Experience with AI tools for analysis or design a robust asset.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in qualitative research design and methods, project management, and client relationship building. Proficient in moderating diverse research methodologies and leveraging analytical and storytelling skills to deliver actionable insights.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Qualitative Research Design
Client Relationship Management
Moderating Focus Groups
Project Management
Microsoft Office Suite

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills
Qualitative Research
Project Management
Moderating Skills
Analytical Skills
Storytelling Skills
Qual-Quant Design
Logistics Management
AI Tools for AnalysisQualitative Methods

Soft Skills
Proactive Mindset
Mentoring Skills

Industry Keywords
Research Agency
Consultancy Setting
Client Engagements
Fieldwork

Tools & Technologies
Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
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