Research Manager

Title: Research Manager Location: Remote, US | Ability to work roughly Pacific Time hours Compensation: $70,000–$100,000 base Contact: Lindsey Bartlett | lbartlett@smithhanley.com This is definitely not your typical market research role. I’m partnering with a small, established and growing research consultancy doing something pretty unique: using survey research and insights to help inform strategy around high-stakes litigation. After more than a decade of building a successful founder-led business, they’re entering their next phase of growth and hiring their first full-time research team member. This person will work directly alongside the founder and own research engagements from intake through final delivery. It’s a great opportunity for someone who likes being hands-on across the entire research process and gets excited about helping build and improve how the work gets done. What You'll Do Own multiple research projects from kickoff through final delivery Manage timelines, deliverables, vendors and all the moving pieces in between Help develop and refine survey questions Program and launch online surveys Review, clean and analyze survey data Identify meaningful findings and help translate them into clear client stories Build polished reports and presentations Participate in client conversations and learn the litigation side of the business Help improve internal processes and bring more research capabilities in-house Explore ways AI and new technology can make the research process smarter and more efficient What We're Looking For This could be a great fit for someone with 3+ years of experience within market research, consumer insights, survey research or a related consulting environment. Ideally, you bring: Strong quantitative / survey research fundamentals Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines Experience writing and/or programming surveys Interest in working within litigation space Comfort analyzing survey data in Excel or Google Sheets