C-Suite Research Design Lead - Deloitte Greenhouse - Market Research & Insights

Position Summary Deloitte Greenhouse: C-Suite Research Design Lead (Specialist Lead, Market Research and Insights)Deloitte is seeking a Senior Consultant / Lead to oversee the design and execution of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research of C-suite executives and board directors. This role will help deliver Deloitte's cross-C-suite research strategy and flagship longitudinal research program for executive and board audiences. Working under the general direction of the Associate Director for C-Suite Perspectives, you will lead key components of complex research initiatives, support the development of research quality standards, and manage data collection and analysis on a day-to-day basis. You will help determine the research approach best suited to address business questions that matter to leaders at some of the world's largest enterprises. The outputs of this position will feed insight generation on how executives make decisions, set priorities, and respond to emerging issues. You will collaborate across the Insights Studio and Features teams to help ensure research is aligned with business priorities, grounded in methodological rigor, and can be used to inform client experiences. This role suits a researcher who can adapt study designs as business interests shift while maintaining a high bar for data quality. Work you'll do Contribute to the execution of a unified, cross-C-suite research strategyDevelop qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods designs aligned to specific business questions. Oversee data collection that produces both generalizable and role-specific insights for executives. Maintain methodological rigor and consistency across concurrent studies with differing approaches. Lead the design and day-to-day research execution Tailor quantitative and qualitative data collection instruments to each project’s specific needs. Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors across concurrent research projects. Track timelines, workflow dependencies, and monitor potential threats to study validity. Oversee analysis processes for transforming raw data into defensible findings Align each study’s analysis plan with its overall quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods design. Integrate statistical and thematic findings in ways that are accessible to executive audiences. Determine what findings need to be qualified and how any data caveats should be communicated Work to set expectations for research across a broad set of stakeholders Partner with functional teams to define timely, relevant research questions. Work with Insights Studio to turn findings into compelling, data-driven narratives. Help integrate research into growth offerings and executive experiences. Manage vendors within an existing governance framework Manage routine vendor interactions and monitor adherence to contract requirements. Ensure vendors follow defined methodologies and pre-set quality standards. Support continuous improvement of research processes, templates, and tools. The successful candidate will possessResearch Operations Background - Experience managing research studies from start to finish. Ability to Analyze and Synthesize Data - High level of familiarity with standard quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques. Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication - Ability to work across teams and communicate clearly with senior leaders. Strong Commitment to Methodological Rigor - Understanding of how to validate instruments and enforce data quality standards. The successful candidate would also possess these skills:Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a teamEffective written and verbal communication skillsMeticulous attention to detail and quality of work productAbility to build and sustain professional relationshipsAbility to lead projects or workstreamsAbility to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentStrong interpersonal skills and professional demeanorAbility to meet deadlinesAbility to provide clear guidance to others Qualifications 5+ years of experience producing social science research, creating/managing research deliverables as a consultant, or a related field. Experience collecting primary data using quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches. Experience coordinating the day-to-day work of a junior researcher. Demonstrated ability to use statistical and thematic analysis techniques on real-world data. Familiarity with common research platforms and analysis tools, such as Qualtrics, MaxQDA, and SPSS. Bachelors’ Degree required; Advanced degree preferred. Ability to travel, as needed, based on the work you do and the clients/industries/sectors you serve Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $88,600 to $163,100.You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to the Global Call Center (GCC) at View email address on click.appcast.io. Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. 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Please see for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Requisition code: 359244 Job ID 359244 Marketing and Communications | Market Research and InsightsSame job available in 17 locations