This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Research Director based in the United States. This is a senior research leadership role combining people management, strategic consulting, and hands-on ownership of complex research engagements. You’ll lead a pod of researchers while directly shaping high-impact projects for enterprise and Fortune 500 clients. The role sits at the intersection of consumer research, client strategy, AI-enabled research delivery, and commercial growth. You’ll serve as a trusted research expert for customers, helping translate complex business questions into effective research solutions and stakeholder-ready insights. You’ll also partner closely with Sales and Product to support new business opportunities and continuously improve AI-powered research workflows. Success will be measured through research quality, customer satisfaction, retention, expansion, and the ability to help convert new opportunities into long-term partnerships. This is an opportunity to shape both the performance of a high-caliber research team and the future of how primary research is delivered at scale.