We are currently seeking a Director, Quantitative Research to join our Supply Chain practice. As a senior quantitative expert, this individual will lead quantitative research workstreams, drive the creation of strong evidence-based insights, and champion innovative data collection and data (re)use in research. This role will report to the VP, Quantitative Analytics & Digital Innovation in the Supply Chain Research Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the VP and other senior members in the team to drive quantitative analytics strategy for Supply Chain practice.
• Develop and execute an innovative portfolio of quantitative research content.
• Lead and oversee new-to-world quantitative research from idea to client-ready deliverables.
• Analyze large data sets using advanced statistical techniques to identify actionable insights for senior executives.
• Convert research and survey results into clear narratives and visually compelling presentations with actionable recommendations that clients can implement.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and partners (e.g., qualitative researchers, Analysts, Advisors, Chiefs of Research, etc.) to deliver compelling quantitative research insights.
• Lead, motivate, develop, and coach team members on all aspects of quantitative research (including survey design, data analysis, data visualization and advanced quantitative methods).

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Advanced degree (Master's level or above) in an analytics-heavy field (e.g., e.g., Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Econometrics, Statistics, Psychology, Linguistics, Policy Analysis, etc.)
• Mastery of advanced survey and sample design and demonstrated record of relevant, practical application of survey design methods and ability to coach others on these
• Mastery of a statistical package (e.g., SPSS, STATA, R, etc.) for advanced analytics (e.g., multi-variate regressions, logistic regressions, cluster analysis, factor analysis, etc.)
• Hands-on experience creating a variety of quantitative models, tuning them, and measuring their performance.
• 8+ years of related work experience; experience in management consulting or business research roles preferred

Business Skills:

• Effective time/project management skills and ability to meet deadlines; ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Strong results orientation and attention to detail
• Demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness
• Demonstrated collaboration and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to flex communication skills based on the data acumen of peers, qualitative stakeholders, and clients
• Ability to work with teams located across multiple geographies
• Ability to write research and guidance for a non-technical, business audience

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