Research Director, Automotive and Mobility Development

About the role

Ipsos is one of the world's largest research companies and the only one primarily managed by researchers. Ranked the #1 Most Innovative Market Research Supplier by Greenbook’s GRIT report for four consecutive years, we operate in 90 markets, offer more than 75 data-driven solutions, and serve over 5,000 clients worldwide. Our research, methodological, implementation, and subject matter experts help organizations solve complex business challenges through data-driven insights and evidence-based decision-making. We're proud to have been named one of Forbes' America's Best Employers for Company Culture in 2025, Forbes' America's Best Employers for Women in 2026 and recognized by Newsweek as one of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies in 2026.

We are seeking a leader who thrives in building relationships and unearthing stories from data to drive our brand's growth. In this role, you'll lead as a Director, focusing on an Automotive syndicated study. You will be pivotal in our organic strategic growth, meeting clients face-to-face to build solid partnerships and elevate our brand within the automotive sector.

Join our dynamic team in Toronto, where the automotive industry meets innovation. We are seeking a leader who thrives in building relationships and unearthing stories from data to drive our brand's growth. In this role, you'll lead as a Director, focusing on an Automotive syndicated study. You will be pivotal in our organic strategic growth, meeting clients face-to-face to build solid partnerships and elevate our brand within the automotive sector.

Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we are proud of our continuous efforts in making Ipsos the best place to work!

Responsibilities

• Client Engagement: Foster in-person client relationships across the Greater Toronto Area, aligning project outcomes with client strategic goals.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-service line teams in technology, data analytics, and marketing to enhance project outcomes and encourage a broader skill set.
• Project Management: Guide the development of questionnaires that emphasize emerging technologies and market trends, ensuring projects are comprehensive and forward-thinking.
• Team Development: Empower team talents and ensure alignment with client needs.
• Client Presentations: Deliver insights and findings to senior management at client organizations, ensuring clarity and actionable recommendations in all communications.

What Success Looks Likely

• Leadership & Collaboration: Inspire trust and respect through collaborative leadership and organizational acumen, while promoting cross-domain knowledge sharing.
• Client Satisfaction and Growth: Transform business challenges into research-driven solutions that exceed client expectations and drive growth through innovative cross-sector insights.

The team works on:

• Advanced Product Clinics to influence the design and development of future products;
• Buyer Behavior Tracking and Benchmarking studies to inform why consumers buy, or avoid buying, a product;
• Quality Measurement Tracking and Benchmarking of the overall “in-market” customer experience with the product, as well as;
• Ad-hoc Quantitative and Qualitative studies around the changing automotive and mobility landscape

Requirements

• Educational & Professional Background: Bachelor’s degree in a research-related field; 5+ years of experience, including internships.
• Comprehensive Research Expertise: Strong experience with quantitative research, including survey design, sampling plans and analysis, and trackers.
• Communication Skills: Strong communications skills; you know how to translate complex data into easy to understand, actionable insights.
• Value Addition: Continuously seek innovative ways to demonstrate the value of our partnership.
• Proficiency in developing clear narrative and storytelling in presentation, visually and in writing.
• Proficiency in MS Office or Google Drive a must.

Benefits

• Career Development
• Exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits)
• Flexible workplace policy
• Strong collaborative culture