Research Manager, INNOVATION

To support our activity, our Innovation team in Geneva is looking for a:

Research Manager

The Research Manager will have the following main responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end projects for a couple of key international client from initial briefing to final presentation, dealing internally with the project management team and leading the client conversations.
• Collaborate with senior members of the team to analyze data, uncover actionable insights, and develop impactful recommendations that drive client success.
• Craft compelling narratives and visually engaging presentations that showcase Ipsos's thought leadership and deliver impactful insights to clients.
• Present results with impact to clients when needed.
• Become an expert in Innovation research, learning Ipsos methodologies and philosophy to be seen as a trusted Strategic advisor

Desired qualifications, skills and experiences:

• University degree preferably in marketing/market research, social sciences, communication sciences or similar
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience within market research agencies, ideally working with FMCG and Tobacco clients
• Strong market analysis skills, from data to insights
• Experience and strong interest in the Innovation field, especially Concept testing, Forecasting and Product Testing.
• Accountable for actions, commitment to meeting the expectations
• Ability to deliver outstanding attention and services to the client.
• Ability to work in a team, flexibility and creativity
• Collaborative and supportive mindset
• Quick learner and independent in the context of an activity
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.

If you recognise yourself in this description, then please send your application.

The Innovation Service Line guides clients throughout the innovation journey as they develop and launch new or improved products and services spanning a range of verticals. We help our clients develop the initial idea for a product/service, ensure the fully-articulated description of the product/service resonates with consumers, confirm that prototypes of the product/service properly deliver on consumer expectations, and finetune the full mix prior to launch.

This is accomplished using best-in-class services, including idea screening, concept testing, product testing, price and line optimization, package testing and volumetric forecasting.

Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights.

Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we are proud of our continuous efforts in making Ipsos the best place to work!