Strategic Research Lead

at  Fuel Cycle

OVERVIEW:

Fuel Cycle is currently seeking a Strategic Research Lead to join our team and strengthen our partnerships with existing market research clients.
Your primary responsibility as Strategic Research Lead will be to act as the primary point of contact to our customers for research, handling complex conversations/communications around research project design and analysis, acting as a trusted advisor for strategic research decision making for the customers in your book of business to ensure successful renewals, and operational excellence.
Fuel Cycle is regularly recognized as a great and innovative place to work. Our recent awards include 2024 Built In Best Places to Work, as well as Comparably Best CEO, Best Company for Women, and Best Company for Diversity. Fuel Cycle is proudly a 2024 Quirk’s Top Company for Consumer Research and Online Panel Communities – MROC, and was named Top 50 Most Innovative by GRIT in 2023. Learn more about our Culture & Values here.

PROJECT SCOPE & PRICING

• Develop market research project proposals, allocate research hours within budget constraints, and oversee project outcomes by assigning tasks to internal staff, contractors, or personal involvement. Translate business inquiries into comprehensive market research plans, utilizing our internal platform to design and program research instruments.
• Renewal & Expansion Support

CORE SKILLS, COMPETENCIES & ATTRIBUTES:

• Market Research Expertise: Extensive knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Client Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal skills to foster client relationships and address their needs.
• Project Management: Experience in managing research projects from proposal to delivery, including budgeting and task delegation.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate business questions into actionable research plans.
• Data Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing data and crafting insightful narratives to address business objectives.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with market research software tools such as SPSS, SAS, Qualtrics, SurveyGizmo, SurveyMonkey, R, and Tableau.
• Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for client interactions and report writing.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to address challenges and provide innovative solutions during research projects.
• Team Collaboration: Capability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a research team.