Insights Research Assistant Director

L&E Research

Insights Research Assistant Director managing research lifecycle and team for L&E Research's qualitative projects. Collaborating with clients and leading project execution and analysis.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $55,000 - $72,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, project management, and team leadership. Proficient in developing research materials and guiding data analysis to meet client objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Qualitative Research MethodologiesQuantitative Research MethodologiesProject ManagementTeam LeadershipData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Research MethodologiesData CollectionData ReportingStudy Plan DevelopmentSurvey DesignAnalytical SkillsCritical Thinking

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCoaching Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeQualtricsForstaData Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Market ResearchClient ObjectivesResearch DesignProject Execution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Sales, Account Managers, and Project Managers to understand client objectives and research needs.
Participate in client meetings, project consultations, and solution development discussions.
Recommend appropriate research methodologies and approaches based on client goals.
Develop study plans, discussion guides, homework assignments, surveys, activities, and research materials.
Build data collection and reporting plans aligned with study objectives and client expectations.
Lead insights-related activities throughout all phases of project execution.
Guide the team's interpretation and synthesis of qualitative and quantitative research findings.
Directly supervise, coach, and develop the Research Assistant, Data Manager, and Data Processor.
Establish and maintain quality standards for research design, programming, data processing, analysis, and reporting.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Marketing, Market Research, Communications, STEM, Psychology, or a related field.
3+ years in a market research related field with a strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
Experience leading or supervising a team, or clear readiness to step into a people-management role.
Strong project management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint), survey platforms (Qualtrics, Forsta, or similar), and data management tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities