Research Director

Who We Are

We are Bovitz Inc., a market research and strategy firm that puts people at the center of design, innovation, and growth. We believe in the value that companies of all shapes and sizes can bring to people’s lives, and it matters to us that they actually do it. As a company, our mission is to give real people a voice so powerful that their stories change the course of business decisions. So, we go out and talk to real people about what they need and want and then show companies what to do with that. Simply put, we’re in the business of improving people’s lives.

Bovitz was founded as a custom research agency in 2003, grounded in academic rigor & deep client-side experience. We now have a multi-disciplinary team of 35 full-time employees, including leaders in Market Research, Anthropology, Brand Strategy, Cognitive Science, Business Consulting, and Design. Please visit to learn more about our team, the type of work we do, our culture, and our clients.

The Role

As a Research Director at Bovitz, your job is to own the strategy (of the project and of the story). You have a team working in support of you; they own bringing the relevant data and insights to you, which will allow you to architect the story and implications. You will partner with your team to make sure your story is supported by the correct data, and you will also interface with your team’s Account Manager to ensure that your story is actionable and impactful for the client.

Things You’ll Do

People

• Lead a team of 2-4, mentoring/coaching junior and mid-level staff — sharing responsibility for their development and training roadmaps
• Manage resourcing for your team
• Involvement in company-wide talent-development initiatives

Clients & Projects

• Lead and deliver multiple research / insights engagements (both qual and quant) simultaneously
• Oversee all key stages of the project process from project kick-off to report presentation (survey/discussion guide development, analysis, storytelling, reporting)
• Act as “thought partner” to clients — crafting insights, developing actionable recommendations, maintaining client relationships, and supporting account growth
• Support MD & AMs in business development efforts

Operations

• Oversee the operational aspects of client engagements, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to scope
• Drive adoption and continuous improvement of standardized processes, tools, and best practices to increase efficiency and consistency
• Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks, risks, or conflicts before they impact delivery
• Champion research excellence by ensuring quality control processes are consistently applied