Gartner

Director, Primary Research Solutions

Gartner

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Irving • Connecticut • Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $167,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead primary research projects across research methods to inform content development and business decisions
  • Conduct all stages of research including scoping, design, execution, analysis, and presentation of results
  • Design and recommend research approaches to validate hypotheses and deliver actionable insights
  • Manage large-scale quantitative research projects, including complex sampling and advanced statistical analyses (e.g., regressions, factor analysis, MaxDiff)
  • Create data-driven research narratives and present findings to internal stakeholders
  • Promote best practices in research design, execution, and delivery
  • Collaborate with senior Gartner Analysts or Product Leaders as primary internal stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., statistics, business, marketing, psychology, data analytics); Master’s preferred
  • At least 10 years’ experience in research, insights, or analytics roles focused on primary research; management experience a plus
  • Strong knowledge of research methods, including surveys and executive interviews
  • Proven ability to lead quantitative studies from design to presentation
  • Experience with sampling, survey design, and data management
  • Strong foundational knowledge and practical experience in running statistical analysis (regressions, clustering, etc.)
  • Proficiency in a statistical software package (e.g., SPSS, R, Q)
  • Practical understanding of survey platforms and capabilities (e.g., Qualtrics, Confirmit, Decipher)
  • Ability to manage multiple, data-intensive projects independently
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with senior stakeholders.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Charity match program
  • Group Medical Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
  • 401k match up to $7,200 per year
  • Annual bonus plan based on performance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
primary researchquantitative researchstatistical analysissamplingsurvey designdata managementregressionsfactor analysisMaxDiffdata-driven research narratives
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationproject managementanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingpresentation skillsstakeholder engagementbest practices promotionindependent work