Director of Research and Insights

BRG Communications

Director of Research & Insights leading insights-driven strategy practice at BRG Communications for health, wellness, and social impact sectors. Transforming data into strategy while collaborating with creative teams.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

qualitative researchquantitative researchmeasurement frameworksKPI developmentperformance reportingdata analysisstorytellingpresentation skillsdata synthesisanalytics

Soft Skills

collaborationcuriosityproject managementvendor managementcommunicationstrategic thinkingadaptabilityproblem-solvingleadershipcreativity

Tools & Technologies

AI-enabled research toolsPower BITableausocial listening toolsaudience intelligence toolsdashboardsanalytics workflowsresearch programsstakeholder researchonline communities

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degreecertification in research or analytics

Industry Keywords

healthcarewellnessregulated sectorsagency experienceinsightscampaignsbrand narrativescommunications effectivenessoptimization guidanceresearch-backed narratives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead qualitative, quantitative, cultural, and secondary research initiatives
Design and manage full-cycle research programs (surveys, focus groups, interviews, online communities, stakeholder research)
Moderate qualitative engagements across diverse audiences and stakeholders
Translate research findings into clear, actionable strategic insights
Partner with strategy, creative, digital, and account teams to inform campaigns and brand narratives
Develop measurement frameworks, KPIs, dashboards, and performance reporting
Analyze communications effectiveness and provide optimization guidance
Leverage AI-enabled tools to accelerate insight development and analytics workflows
Support new business efforts with research-backed narratives and opportunity framing
Help build scalable tools, processes, and insights capabilities across the agency

Requirements

What you’ll need

6–10 years of experience in research, insights, analytics, or strategy (agency experience strongly preferred)
Bachelor’s Degree or certification required (master's degree in related field a plus)
Expertise in qualitative and quantitative methodologies
Experience in health, wellness, healthcare, or regulated sectors strongly preferred
Strong ability to synthesize complex data into clear strategic direction
Excellent storytelling and presentation skills
Experience developing measurement frameworks and interpreting performance analytics
Familiarity with social listening, audience intelligence, and AI-enabled research tools
Strong project and vendor management skills
Collaborative, curious, and comfortable in a fast-paced agency environment
Experience implementing and working with advanced data tools and software (Power BI or Tableau) a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

General PTO and Flexible Work Schedule
100% paid healthcare and dental for employees
401K + Employer Match
Professional Development
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Better Living Bucks (financial support that bring better living to your personal life)
And more