Role &

responsibilities:
We are hiring two Senior Research Managers to help shape our new Chennai research team from the start: one with a quantitative focus and one with a qualitative focus. Take client briefs and lead custom research studies from start to finish: research design and methodology, proposals, questionnaire or discussion guide design, fieldwork set-up and checks, analysis, reporting and presentation. Run quantitative and qualitative studies such as segmentation, brand health and tracking, usage and attitudes, concept and product testing, and market sizing, often across several Asia-Pacific markets at once. Be the day-to-day lead for clients: manage timelines, budgets and expectations, and present findings to senior stakeholders. Turn data into clear stories and practical recommendations. Use AI tools every day (for questionnaire drafting, open-end coding, analysis and report writing) and help the team find better, faster ways of working. Coach and develop junior researchers. Preferred candidate profile: 7-10 years in market research or consumer insights, including at least 3 years owning client projects end to end. Either deep quant skills (questionnaire design, sampling, weighting, analysis in Excel/SPSS/R/Python or similar)



or deep qual skills (designing, managing and analysing qualitative studies; moderation a plus), with working knowledge of the other. Experience running studies for clients in more than one country, ideally across Asia-Pacific. Excellent written and spoken English is essential. You will write reports and present to international clients in English every day. Shortlisted candidates will take a live writing exercise and a spoken English assessment. Confidence with AI and data tools, and curiosity about current methods. A graduate or postgraduate degree; a background in research, statistics, economics, psychology or business is welcome. Willing to work from our Chennai office. Why join: a founding role in a new Chennai team, with real influence on how it works; varied clients and categories; a small, fast-moving, tech-focused team that values curiosity, integrity and doing things properly. Start: January 2027 for short-notice joiners; February-March 2027 possible for the right person. Applications are handled in confidence. If you need any adjustment to take part in the selection process, please tell us when you apply.

📌 Senior Research Manager (Chennai)
🏢 A global market research firm
📍 Chennai