SURVEY RESEARCH DIRECTOR OR SENIOR RESEARCH MANAGER

Job Description:MMR Strategy Group (MMR) is seeking a Research Director (RD) and a Senior Research Manager (SRM). Both the RD and SRM will design surveys, analyze data, manage research projects, write reports, and lead client communications. Success in these positions requires survey research expertise, keen attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ideal RD candidate will have a completed PhD, academic experience as a professor, and professional work experience in survey research, consulting, or marketing. The ideal SRM candidate will have a completed Master’s degree in a social science field and several years of professional work experience in survey research.

MMR is located in Los Angeles, CA. Candidates must either live in the Los Angeles area or be willing to travel to Los Angeles for 3-5 days at least once per month.

Responsibilities include:Design surveys and experiments.Program survey questionnaires (Qualtrics experience preferred).Analyze data using R, SPSS, Excel, or other statistical software.Write reports and consult with clients regarding research implications for consumer behavior, marketing, and strategy. Qualifications:Candidates for Research Director must have completed a PhD in marketing, business, sensory science, or a research-based social science, such as psychology, communications, or political science.Candidates for Research Director must have academic experience as a professor or lecturer.Candidates for Senior Research Manager must have completed a Master’s degree in marketing, business, sensory science, or a research-based social science, such as psychology, communications, or political science.Candidates for Senior Research Manager must have professional experience in survey research.Strong data analysis skills, including experience using R, SPSS, Excel, or other statistical software.Experience programming questionnaires in Qualtrics or other survey programming software.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with clients, vendors, and colleagues.Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail, including the ability to identify and resolve complex problems.Must be authorized to work in the United States. MMR does not sponsor visas.Live in the Los Angeles area or be willing to travel to Los Angeles at least once per month.Must include a cover letter explaining which role you are applying for (i.e., RD or SRM), your interest in and qualifications for this position with MMR Strategy Group. MMR will only consider applications that include a cover letter.

Company Description:MMR Strategy Group (www.mmrstrategy.com) is a boutique marketing research and consulting firm serving clients that include well-known brands and government agencies. Our experts conduct survey research to substantiate advertising claims, provide surveys and expert testimony for intellectual property litigation, and provide research and consulting to help companies build brands and businesses.

Compensation and Benefits:MMR offers highly competitive compensation and a full benefits package. Compensation and title will depend on the candidate’s experience and abilities.

To apply:E-mail a cover letter and resume with full employment and education history to jobs@mmrstrategy.com. MMR will only consider applications submitted by e-mail.