Vice President, Innovation

Responsibilities

• Client Business/Relationship Management: Demonstrates extensive knowledge of Ipsos Innovation & Market Strategy products and services (concept testing, forecasting, A&U, segmentation, shopper insights, brand stretch & positioning), identifies and proposes opportunities with existing and new clients, manages relationships with key decision‑making contacts, anticipates client needs, and influences product development and delivery improvements.
• Team Management and Development: Directs client service teams to ensure flawless execution of market research projects from design to delivery, collaborates with cross‑functional managers to improve processes, mentors staff to build strategic insight and presentation skills, and fosters a work‑process orientation.
• Analysis and Deliverables: Works with Account Managers to review proposals, questionnaire execution, and presentations; presents compelling, actionable insights to clients in a clear, confidence‑building manner.
• Revenue and Profit Management: Contributes to and actively manages assigned revenue and profit margin, identifies more efficient procedures, and focuses on improving profit margins.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of consumer technology and financial services trends and research methodologies suited to these sectors.
• Ability to understand specific client needs within broader business issues and design research to address those objectives, crafting methodology around client needs rather than fitting clients into a preset method.
• Quickly learn, pitch, and execute Ipsos capabilities related to concept testing, forecasting, segmentation, A&U, shopper insights, brand positioning, and general research execution.
• Identify and implement more effective ways of working, collaborating across all organization levels to improve efficiency and profit margins.
• Think beyond numbers to deliver insightful, actionable findings and recommendations that directly address client issues, incorporating broader marketplace trends where appropriate.
• Develop and lead account plans for specific business areas, identify shortfalls or new opportunities, and adapt plans to meet objectives.
• Handle a dynamic workload, prioritize inbound requests, delegate effectively to project teams, and proactively improve research approaches.
• Participate actively in research processes, including questionnaire design, data analysis, and overall reporting.
• Open‑minded to candidates who may not meet 100% of the requirements; diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Pay

Estimated base salary range: $135,000 – $150,000. Final salary will be determined based on location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education, certifications, and other non‑discriminatory factors.

Benefits

Ipsos offers an exceptional benefits package that includes generous PTO, comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness benefits, a flexible workplace policy, and strong opportunities for career development within a collaborative culture.

About the company

Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as the #1 full‑service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 data‑driven solutions and a presence in 90 markets, Ipsos combines thematic and technical expertise to deliver top‑quality research and insights to more than 5,000 clients worldwide. The company is committed to an inclusive culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and it is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the team

The Innovation Service Line guides clients through the entire innovation journey—from idea generation to product launch—across multiple verticals. Services include idea screening, concept testing, product testing, price and line optimization, package testing, and volumetric forecasting, helping clients ensure that new or improved products and services resonate with consumers and meet market expectations.