Senior Research Manager
Murphy Research · Orange, CA
Apply & track with Apply EdgeMurphy Research is a full-service custom market research firm known for our innovative research design and consultative approach. We produce groundbreaking qualitative and quantitative research through our focus on creative design, rigorous execution, and enduring insights. Our team thinks out of the box, follows a steady execution process, and is empowered to produce the highest quality research product that truly matters to our clients.We are actively seeking a Senior Research Manager to join the Murphy Research team. In this role, you will direct the development, execution, and analysis of projects for a diverse range of Fortune 500 companies. All of our researchers work across industries on diverse projects with clients like, Disney, Gatorade, Waymo, and Visa. This is an exciting opportunity to continue to grow your research career as you support some of the world's most prominent brands with market assessment, brand strategy, product development, customer loyalty and engagement, and communications research.About You{{:}}You have 3-5 years of market research experience, and familiarity with both qualitative and quantitative methodsYou have a B.A., M.A., or PhD in a field with a strong research or business emphasisYou apply strong understanding of research principles to strategic business questions in ways that reflect your excellent problem-solving and advanced analytic skillYou love teamwork, but you're great at prioritizing and managing multiple projects while you work independentlyYou demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication, and are comfortable presenting to large groupsYour strong interpersonal skills support your ability to build client relations, effectively delegate, and provide mentorship to othersYou are self-motivated to take initiative and maintain high expectations for quality work that delights the clients you serveWhat You'll Be Doing{{:}}You will oversee and direct research projects directly and/or collaborate with a team, while leading analysis and reporting on all projects under your directionYou will utilize excellent management skills in both project and financial managementYou will work with large data sets to discover and share compelling data-driven stories; of course, your proficiency in Word, Excel, & Powerpoint will certainly come in handy! (bonus points for skills in SPSS, R, InDesign, Keynote)With strong support from senior leadership, you'll receive on-the-job training in advanced interviewing, management, methodology, and analyticsIn a fast-paced environment, you will be challenged to think strategically and learn new things every day! What We Offer{{:}}Daily opportunity for variety, challenge, and growthGreat training, career advancement, and mentorship opportunitiesA collaborative, team-oriented, and high-performing atmosphereSalary Range commensurate with experience{{:}} $95,000 - $120,000Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, paid time off, in-person and virtual social activitiesA commitment to a hybrid work model (all new hires must live within commuting distance of our Century City, Orange County, or Minneapolis co-working spaces and be willing to show up in-person at a minimum of 2 days per week); all team members also retain the support structure and flexibility to work remotely on non-office days