Quantitative Research Director

Title: Director, Quantitative Research

Location: Chicago (Hybrid)

Compensation: $140–170K base

Contact: Lindsey Bartlett - View email address on click.appcast.io

Calling all quant people who secretly (or not so secretly) love the business side just as much as the research.

We are looking for a true seller/doer/mentor. Someone who can lead complex quant work and build business by enjoying the networking that comes with it. This is not a “manage the data” role. It’s a drive impact and revenue role.

The role

You’re not here to just run studies. You’re here to solve real business problems.

• Lead high-stakes quantitative research from design through delivery
• Build and grow client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
• Own a revenue target, identify, win, and expand business
• Push beyond the brief and get to the actual problem behind it
• Turn data into clear, actionable stories clients can use
• Mentor junior team members and elevate the quant practice
• Operate as a strategic partner to clients, not just a research executor
• Get to the “what should we do” not just the “what happened”
• Actively use AI and modern tools to work smarter, faster, and better
• Continuously evolve your approach as new tech reshapes how research gets done

What they want

• 7+ years in quantitative research, with agency experience required
• Proven ability to win and grow business, not just deliver it
• Strong foundation across methodologies like segmentation, conjoint, MaxDiff
• Comfortable translating data into commercial impact
• Sharp thinker who can challenge clients in the right way
• Strong storyteller focused on the “so what,” not just the stats

The vibe

• Boutique, entrepreneurial, smart people who like working together
• Mix of strategy and research, less reporting factory and more thinking partner
• High expectations, low ego