Associate Research Director

2 weeks ago


Singapore Ipsos Pte. Ltd. Full time

Public Affairs

Ipsos is the world leader in Social and Opinion Research. We provide public sector and NGO leaders, the media and the public with quality research and insight into rapidly evolving public opinion at home and around the world. We help organizations understand volatile, complex trends and political issues. We also help them to shape public opinion, not just to measure it. Our approach goes beyond delivering data. We analyze it, put it in context, and then let our clients know how they can best translate this understanding into efficient and effective policies, programs, communications strategies, and marketing initiatives.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

To be trusted with work with the Ipsos brand for the good of the business

To lead project teams in the design, set-up and management of leading-edge research and,

To carry out account management activities â€' managing existing client relationships, including seeking repeat business, and actively seeking major and new client opportunities and management.

  • Responsible for the actions and activities of the team (with business area Director)
  • Recruitment of junior staff
  • Profit and loss+ responsibility for projects that one is managing and business area
  • New business generation and existing client development plans (with business area Director)
  • Problem resolution and ownership of results
  • Directorscomplex projects and higher-value work, displaying well-developed research skills, knowledge and thought
  • Generate meaningful insights from research data to add real value to the client
  • Use advanced research techniques and apply them appropriately
  • Demonstrate Company awareness through internal support, cross-selling and marketing and take a corporate view with new business opportunities and the relationships with existing clients (client-facing stream)
  • Be an ambassador and guardian of the brand for Ipsos, displaying the appropriate knowledge and behaviors
  • Significantly contribute to the strategic direction of the business area, implement agreed plans and actively support the Division and Company
  • Make significant contribution to our work area(s) in terms of business generation/profit
  • Challenge and mentor junior staff in research skills and their career development
  • Recruit key skills and ensure operational efficiency of Department is maintained at all times.
  • Conduct performance reviews and design staff development plans for the team (with business area Director). Carry out appropriate performance management activities
  • Deliver required team financial performance (with business area Director)
  • Keep abreast of current trends within market research and competitors, in order todevelop personal skills / knowledge base and transfer knowledge, skills and expertise through training and coaching
  • Keenness to learn and proactive self-development and development of others.
  • Maximize opportunities for client contact and take a lead role measure to be set through review process (relationship building and seeking repeat and new business wins, ideally including a min of two targeted account face-to-face meetings/year)

Manage the team to:

  • Handle a number ofdifferent projects at once, ensuring time, budget and profitability requirements are met
  • Produce outputs and research that are of high quality and consistent with agreed outputs
  • Produce proposals that meet and where possible exceed the brief requirements
  • Ensure all questionnaire facilitate strong data collection capability
  • Provide accurate analysis and interpretation of data
  • Liaise professional and effectively with the Operation departments to ensure we deliver what we say we will.


  • Singapore Ipsos Pte. Ltd. Full time

    About Innovation (INN)Ipsos' Innovation Service line helps clients identify, qualify, optimize and forecast the business potential of innovations, products and packaging. Our rapid and validated end-to-end solutions, combine optimization with qualification, to enable clients to be faster in seizing opportunities and be more agile in bringing their products...


  • Singapore Ipsos Pte. Ltd. Full time

    About Brand Health Tracking (BHT)Ipsos' Brand Health Tracking service helps set the course for brands and tracks the impact of brand touchpoints on the activation journey. We pull together multiple data sources, delivering people-centric measurement systems, built on our knowledge of how people choose brands, providing actionable guidance for...


  • Singapore Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Full time

    The Strategy & Research Excellence (SRE) is one of the 3 departments under the A.STAR Research Office (RO). This department champions long term (5 years and beyond) research strategies for A.STAR and works closely with A.STAR's 2 research councils (Biomedical Research and Science & Engineering Research) to drive the agency's research excellence and...


  • Singapore Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Full time

    The Planning, Research & Ops Management (PROM) is one of the 3 departments under the A.STAR Research Office (RO). This department drives RO's strategic planning and resources as well as manages A.STAR's internal grants aimed at seeding long-term strategic and multidisciplinary research, early research talent development and nurturing internationally...

  • Associate Director

    4 weeks ago


    Singapore National University of Singapore Full time

    Job PurposeThe Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) is a policy research think-tank in the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. Its centre for social indicators research, the IPS Social Lab, is seeking to hire an Associate Director (Strategic Planning) who will provide leadership in the areas of long-term organisational...


  • Singapore Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Full time

    The Strategy & Research Excellence (SRE) is one of the 3 departments under the A.STAR Research Office (RO). This department champions long term (5 years and beyond) research strategies for A.STAR and works closely with A.STAR's 2 research councils (Biomedical Research and Science & Engineering Research) to drive the agency's research excellence and...


  • Singapore National University of Singapore Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Research Assistant or Research Associate with managerial experience to lead the Department's Research team. The Research Assistant/ Research Associate will report to the Deputy Research Director and Research Director and is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution and management of all aspects of the Department's...

  • Director, Strategy

    3 weeks ago


    Singapore Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Full time

    The Strategy & Research Excellence (SRE) is one of the 3 departments under the A.STAR Research Office (RO). This department champions long term (5 years and beyond) research strategies for A.STAR and works closely with A.STAR's 2 research councils (Biomedical Research and Science & Engineering Research) to drive the agency's research excellence and...


  • Singapore Adsan Law Llc Full time

    Join Our Dynamic Team as Associate Director!Adsan Law is looking to expand its practice capabilities in the following practice areas:(1) Intellectual Property, Media & Technology(2) Investment Funds(3) Family & Private Clients(4) Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute ResolutionWe are seeking driven individuals to join us as Associate Directors. This is an...


  • Singapore National University of Singapore Full time

    Job DescriptionSocial Service Research Centre (SSR) at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore (NUS), would like to invite suitable candidates to apply for a fulltime position as Research Associate. The appointment will be for a period of 1 year at the first instance, with the possibility of renewal. Since April 2015, SSR...


  • Singapore NielsenIQ Full time

    ABOUT THIS JOB At NielsenIQ, our obsession in helping our clients to grow through a comprehensive understanding of consumer behavior is what motivates us. Leveraging on the ongoing innovation in technology, our work includes, but not limited to, helping our clients set growth strategies, determining what products or services ultimately get into the markets...

  • Research Associate

    3 weeks ago


    Singapore National University Of Singapore Full time

    Interested applicants are invited to applydirectly at the .Your application will be processed only if you apply via .We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.Job DescriptionThe Global Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW) aims to build a global research platform for transdisciplinary endeavours to address major health concerns over a...

  • Research Associate

    4 weeks ago


    Singapore National University of Singapore Full time

    Job DescriptionThe Global Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW) aims to build a global research platform for transdisciplinary endeavours to address major health concerns over a woman's lifespan and across generations. Through its main hub in Singapore, the Centre will engage in multi-disciplinary research to promote women's health, including a series of...

  • Associate Director

    4 weeks ago


    Singapore WilsonHCG Singapore Full time

    Associate Director (Corporate Strategy), Global Asset ManagerWe are a Singapore-headquartered independent asset management group, wholly-owned by a prominent financial institution. With substantial assets under management, we provide global investors access to diverse investment strategies. With a mission to create value and drive growth for our business and...

  • Research Associate

    4 weeks ago


    Singapore National University of Singapore Full time

    Job DescriptionThe Research Associates will be members of the Asia Competitiveness Institute (ACI) research team, working under ACI Director, Professor Paul Cheung, to work on a number of research projects related to Indonesia.The candidates should have experience in policy analysis and are familiar with socioeconomic development of...

  • Research Director

    2 weeks ago


    Singapore Ipsos Pte. Ltd. Full time

    About Brand Health Tracking (BHT)Ipsos' Brand Health Tracking service helps set the course for brands and tracks the impact of brand touchpoints on the activation journey. We pull together multiple data sources, delivering people-centric measurement systems, built on our knowledge of how people choose brands, providing actionable guidance for...

  • Research Associate

    4 weeks ago


    Singapore National University of Singapore Full time

    Job DescriptionThe NUS was established in September 2006 in the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine through a generous gift by the Chen Su Lan Trust. We work to develop understanding, capacity for good judgement, and sound ethical practice in the context of healthcare provision, biomedical science and health-related policy development.CBmE is a thriving centre...


  • Singapore BEATHCHAPMAN (PTE. LTD.) Full time

    Roles & ResponsibilitiesWe are currently looking for an Associate Medical Director for an oncology focused ADC business to be based here in Singapore.They are relatively new to Asia and have been ramping up their clinical presence across the region and are looking for somebody to support their ongoing work.This work is currently done by their Regional Head...


  • Singapore Charterhouse Pte. Ltd. Full time

    Exciting opportunity to join a technology company as a Cybersecurity Director / Associate Director.This role is based in Singapore, kindly note that only candidates currently working in Singapore will be considered.RESPONSIBILITIES:Drive the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL), overseeing security across all phases. This involves formulating protocols,...


  • Singapore Stag Match Private Limited Full time

    Our innovative and growing company is looking for a franchise sale Assistant Director / Associate Director Partner. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of requirement & responsibility and to apply for the position. If you don't fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.responsibilities...