Associate Research Director

Blackbox is Southeast Asia’s leading decision intelligence provider, delivering decision science solutions and community-wide perspectives on contemporary problems and challenges.

As a sophisticated provider of data insights, we work closely with businesses, governments, regulators, and non-profit organizations.

We monitor emerging trends both regionally and globally with the main aim of signaling potential changes of significance before they occur.

For over 20 years, we have gathered data, constructed advanced analytical approaches, and developed a deep understanding of Asia and its diverse people.

In recent years Blackbox has been reimagining research by leveraging AI technologies to streamline processes, develop innovative products and enhance our data analysis capabilities, providing more trustworthy, accurate and actionable insights for our partners.

Our commitment to leveraging the latest advancements in AI and advanced analytics sets us apart, creating a dynamic and impactful work environment.

All new Blackbox staff are expected to share a passion for innovation, possess working knowledge in applying AI to push boundaries, and be ready to work on exciting projects with industry experts

About the role:

The Associate Director/ Research Director maintains high visibility on all accounts within the team and take the lead in key strategic clients. He/ She takes an active role in growing new business prospects and opportunities.

Role and responsibilities:

• Prepare research proposals, proactively generate briefs, research design, lead proposal plans and provide guidance to team members.
• Review cost sheet and propose selling price to client directly
• Plan and develop analysis plan, produce high quality reports including strategy slides, demonstrate strategy and business recommendations in research reports.
• Ensure overall specifications/ briefing documents are in line with the intended story/client objectives and successful execution of assigned research activities, including identifying key requirements, developing timelines, resource allocation and ensuring pipelines are met within the agreed timescale as well as follow-up task achievements
• Attend discussions with Operation and Data Processing teams to set the stage for complex studies
• Conduct in-depth interviews, moderate focus group, design and lead workshop that engage all clients' stakeholders to meet their business needs.
• Monitor progress on project management related issues.
• Oversee preparation of data visualization/ charts, pre-engineer &
  prepare team to think visually.
• Present professionally and credibly in front of clients' senior team. Lead client discussions.
• Conduct regular resource meetings to assess resource situation, facilitate leave planning and work closely with team to mitigate potential roadblocks and keep team lead inform of resource situation.
• Play a role of mentor in helping manages by coaching team on management and development of team members, including goals setting and monitoring of team's performance and growth.

Job Requirements:

• At least 8 years' experience of integrated research/analytics experience in or adjacent to the market research sector
• Fluency in survey-based research and experience in employing different methodologies
• Possess current knowledge of sector developments (including new approaches, technologies, use of AI etc) and be willing recommend fresh approaches to clients
• Strong client relationship building and networking skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, planning and project management skills at both a peer and management levels
• Creative, solution-oriented mindset with drive to see plans through to implementation as well as can deliver content and key messaging at scale

Work Schedule:

This job has the following work schedule:
5 days / week
30 to 40 hours / week
Benefits &
Perks
This job has the following benefits:
Paid sick leave
Medical coverage
Life insurance
Remote work flexibility
This job is located in Pasir Panjang, Central, Singapore.
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