Director, Behavioral Science

Ipsos • Chicago, IL

5h • $150,000 - $155,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ipsos Behavioral Science Center works with clients across a variety of
business sectors – ranging from consumer-packaged goods, to healthcare, finance,
and technology; we also leverage both quantitative and qualitative research
methods in our inquiries. We’ve helped a broad range of Fortune 100 companies
create more powerful communications, optimize packaging decisions, innovate new
products, and create long-term changes in behavior.

You must be capable of working on a variety of projects– typically at the same
time. You should be able to make broad connections to the academic literature
and uncover patterns in research findings to help our clients understand and
solve problems differently. Because you will work with a variety of internal and
external clients, you must also have strong interpersonal and communication
skills, be comfortable on cross-functional teams, and be adept at thinking on
your feet.

In addition to your day-to-day tasks, we seek someone who will ultimately
contribute to our thought leadership, product development, and evangelism for
behavioral science.

The Ipsos Behavior Science Center consists of talent with both academic as well
as market research industry experience who work across all of Ipsos, as well as
with Ipsos clients, to develop and apply behavioral science to understand how
consumers actually behave (as opposed to stated behavior).

Requirements

• Strong passion for Behavioral Science, problem solving, and a desire to understand and apply how consumer’s make shopping decisions
• Some experience in market research, ideally working with clients
• Demonstrated track-record of excellence in previous work (academic, professional, or personal)
• Advanced degree in psychology, marketing, anthropology, or behavioral science (PhD preferred)
• Comfort using statistical software (Excel, SPSS, Python, R, etc.) to perform data analysis and create data visualizations
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Positive attitude and can-do spirit; willingness to challenge conventional thinking
• Works well with others in a close-team environment – open to providing and receiving feedback
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (i.e., emails, PowerPoint, meetings, presentations, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience in marketing, insights, or consulting is a plus
• Visual design skills a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature searches and reviews
• Create research implements (surveys, experiments, qualitative guides)
• Analyze data
• Assist with the design and content of client deliverables
• Source “real/in-market” examples of BeSci principles for project specific topics
• Ability to translate academic theories into client friendly recommendations
• Facilitate training workshops and client working sessions
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients

Benefits

• Career Development
• an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits)
• a flexible workplace policy
• a strong collaborative culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree