Director of Quantitative Research Methodology
ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world. Our most valuable asset is our people-a fact that's reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives are integral and new ideas are celebrated. ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and beyond.
ZS's Business Consulting group delivers solutions to a broad spectrum of sales and marketing challenges. We also help our clients transform their sales and marketing strategies and organizations to improve their effectiveness. Our recommendations and solutions are based in rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership across the demand generation process.
The Advanced Quantitative Research (AQR) group is responsible for developing innovative approaches and propating best practices in quantitative market research across the firm. The team currently includes a combination of methodologists and business consulting staff who are focused on areas like demand estimation that require more advanced statistical techniques.
DIRECTOR OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY / CHIEF METHODOLOGIST
Responsibilities :
- Elevating ZS's marketing research offerings to be "best in class" across the industry, and serving as the go-to person on methodological questions
- Enhancing ZS's quantitative research reputation and credibility in the pharmaceutical industry and among market research professionals
- Leading discussions with clients and internal practice leads to identify and pursue opportunities to drive product innovation
- Leading indepth discussions on statistical methods, model design, sampling techniques, etc. with experieced and technical practitioners
- Mentoring junior methodologists to become experts in specific areas of quantitative research and innovation, and supporting the development of team strategy
- Within the broader community of ZS market research practititioners, overseeing the training on specific advanced methods
- Identifying and developing a team of consultants to sell, design and deliver quantitative market research
- Developing and disseminating points-of-view and best practices on key quantitative market research topics
Qualifications :
- Graduate degree (MS or PhD) in statistics, economics, marketing or related quantitative discipline
- Minimum of 10 years of marketing analytics experience with demonstrated experience in statistical and econometric analysis, applied to healthcare industry
- Deep knowledge and experience with advanced analytic techniques, such as multivariate regression analysis, predictive modeling, factor analyses, cluster analyses, latent class segmentation, and conjoint analyses / discrete choice modeling; the understanding of advanced analytical research techniques should be at both theoretical and practical level
- Ability to fully understand and be comfortable in our existing offering (given space and time to learn)
- Must be able to develop and remain abreast with new methodologies and quickly integrate to ZS
- Ability to lead, grow and motivate research and analytical professionals both onshore and offshore
- Intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial drive, structured thinking and problem-solving skills
- Analytically creative with a passion for innovation
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Executive-level presence and communication
- Prior leadership experience in developing marketing science teams in a consulting organization will be preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with external clients and internal colleagues across the organization
- Demonstrated success in business development
ZS is a global consulting firm. Fluency in English is required; additional fluency in at least one European or Asian language is desirable.
Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application is required to be considered.
ZS offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus incentives, complete medical/dental/life insurance programs and retirement savings benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. You are required to have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination will be required. Religious/medical exemptions can be requested on a limited basis upon hire.
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