Research Manager

USA - Kantar LLC

Gurgaon, DLF Cyber Park Until 10/9/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 10, 2026 Last posted August 10, 2026
Job description

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Job Details

JOB DETAILS

Role: Qualitative Research

Designation: Research Manager / Senior Research Manager

Location: Gurgaon

ROLE MISSION STATEMENT:

Advise our clients on the brand performance and deliver creative solutions

KEY OUTCOMES STATEMENT:

To ensure that projects are resourced and implemented correctly, to the satisfaction of the client, within budget and on time. Guiding the research executives working on a project to understand exactly what is required of them and training them if necessary. Contribution to the overall training of executives in qualitative research techniques. Client management and presentation of company credentials, proposals and research results Report writing and presentation creation including client recommendations, with the ability to work independently Management of the analysis, interpretation and reporting process so that the project reflects the Client’s business objectives in the presentation and reporting of findings. Writing proposals with minimum Director input Negotiation of acceptable costs and contract agreements with suppliers. Creation of discussion guides and screeners + moderation of groups, interviews, ethnography and online forums

CAPABILITIES STATEMENT

The following personal skills are essential:

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is client focused and has experience of dealing directly with clients on a daily basis, including face-to-face at groups etc.

We are looking for 1 to 3 years / 3 to 5 years of experience in Qualitative Research The position requires an intelligent graduate with several years’ experience of qualitative market research, primarily consumer focused; specific experience of the FMCG, retail and healthcare sectors would be an advantage. A demonstrable track-record in moderating focus groups, in-depth interviews and ethnography, and running online methodologies are essential

Location

Gurgaon, DLF Cyber ParkIndia

Kantar Rewards Statement

At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and also to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver. 

 

We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. Apply for a career that’s out of the ordinary and join us. 

 

We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included, accepted and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health and well being is taken into consideration. 

 

We want to create a more diverse community to expand our talent pool, be locally representative, drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes. 

Kantar is the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, Kantar’s 30,000 people help the world’s leading organisations succeed and grow.

About this role

Summary

Manage qualitative research projects, analyze data, report findings, and client management.

Job title

Research Manager

Experience level

3-5 years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

market research

Location requirements

Gurgaon, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

qualitative researchfocus groupsinterviewsethnographyreport writing

Preferred skills

FMCGretailhealthcaremoderation

Specializations

qualitative researchconsumer insightsfocus groupsethnographyonline methodologies
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Park View City 1, Tatvam Villas, Dhani, Sector 48, Gurugram, Haryana 122001, India

Work arrangement unknown City