Research Director

Role Overview:
As a seasoned and strategic Research Director at True Global Intelligence (TGI), you will lead the design, execution, and delivery of insight-driven research for global and regional clients. Your role will involve overseeing a variety of research engagements, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods studies focusing on communications, reputation, brand, ESG, employee engagement, public affairs, and media performance. Additionally, you will be instrumental in transforming media outputs into reputational insights that drive communication and campaign strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end management of multi-market research projects in diverse industries.

• Design custom research methodologies incorporating qualitative and quantitative approaches, while integrating media monitoring and social listening data.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align insights with broader communication and business strategies.

• Ensure analytical rigor, relevance, and insightfulness in all research outputs.

Qualification Required:

• Proven experience in research design, behavioural science, data analytics, and storytelling.

• Strong leadership skills to oversee research engagements and work closely with account teams, data specialists, and clients.

• Experience in media intelligence and data analysis tools is preferred, or a track record of leading teams that deliver these capabilities.

• Ability to interpret and apply media and research insights to drive strategy effectively. Role Overview:

As a seasoned and strategic Research Director at True Global Intelligence (TGI), you will lead the design, execution, and delivery of insight-driven research for global and regional clients. Your role will involve overseeing a variety of research engagements, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods studies focusing on communications, reputation, brand, ESG, employee engagement, public affairs, and media performance. Additionally, you will be instrumental in transforming media outputs into reputational insights that drive communication and campaign strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end management of multi-market research projects in diverse industries.

• Design custom research methodologies incorporating qualitative and quantitative approaches, while integrating media monitoring and social listening data.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align insights with broader communication and business strategies.

• Ensure analytical rigor, relevance, and insightfulness in all research outputs.

Qualification Required:

• Proven experience in research design, behavioural science, data analytics, and storytelling.

• Strong leadership skills to oversee research engagements and work closely with account teams, data specialists, and clients.

• Experience in media intelligence and data analysis tools is preferred, or a track record of leading teams that deliver these capabilities.

• Ability to interpret and apply media and research insights to drive strategy effectively.