Research Manager in London

We are Catalyx! We assist top brands in maximizing their innovation, from insight discovery to in-market performance, focusing on products consumers can handle, taste or feel. Our team drives innovation globally, collaborating with clients in 50+ countries, including Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Nestle, Reckitt, PepsiCo, Haleon, Premier Foods, Newell Brands, Logitech, and more. We have developed a unique and innovative end-to-end innovation development platform which utilises both AI and primary consumer data to inspire clients to create winning new product ideas.

The role of the Research Manager is to support the Strategy team in delivering work which helps Catalyx' clients build their business through the development of product, marketing and strategy that will best meet the needs and exceed the expectations of their end consumer. This work covers both working with AI (using proprietary AI prompt sequences) and/or primary consumer research projects to help identify opportunity areas. The Research Manager is an expert in the end-to-end consumer process, proficient in working with LLMs (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini), turning complex data sets into actionable insights and innovations for our clients.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and manage projects for clients - sometimes independently and sometimes as part of a team, depending on the size and scope of the project.
• Identify client’s business objectives and translate it into the appropriate design method - either AI-led, or involving primary consumer research solutions.
• Lead client communication throughout the entire project timeline.
• Identify the right research target and prepare the consumer screener.
• Ensure on-time project delivery and inspirational reporting via strong storytelling.
• Prepare any additional ad hoc analysis linked to the project.
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data and generate meaningful consumer insights.
• Support the development of new innovation workstreams and their implementation.

Key Relationships:

• Internal Senior members of the Strategy team - Lead Strategists, Innovation Strategy Directors.
• Commercial team partners - assisting them on proposal writing and ensuring actionable insight delivery.
• Operations team - to execute the project to the highest standards.
• Tech development team - especially for AI/platform-led projects.
• External Clients - to ensure our delivery unlocks progress and drives winning innovation.

What you’ll need:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in strategic planning, brand management/marketing, consumer research or innovations (agency or client side).
• Knowledgeable about insights, product innovation and brand building strategy.
• Familiarity with Quantitative and/or Qualitative research methods.
• Proficiency in working with AI LLMs (eg ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to generate consumer insights.
• Experience in preparing written reports summarizing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Able to make meaning from large amounts of unstructured content (words, video or image), turning this into strategic direction, or the creative springboard for marketing and innovation.
• Proven ability to manage projects independently.
• An attention to detail and an exacting standard, with a pride for delivering excellent work that exceeds client expectations.
• A passion and understanding of new approaches to marketing, insight generation, innovation or strategy.
• An excellent mastery of PowerPoint and Excel.
• Being adept at data analytics tools is a plus.
• English is a must (C1 level), 2nd foreign language is a plus.

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary - we know you’re worth it!
• Flexible Hybrid Working - to maximise your productivity and happiness around your life commitments.
• 25 days annual leave - we all need to re-charge our batteries.
• 4 "Non Sick" Wellness days - 1 per quarter - your wellbeing matters.
• Your birthday off - Go and celebrate! It’s your birthday after all.
• Company Pension - your future is important to us.
• Company Bonus Scheme - we appreciate your hard work.
• Private Healthcare - your health comes first.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Health and financial wellbeing discounts - to help with everyday life.
• L&D program - everyone should develop new skills and be given the tools and knowledge to succeed.
• Wellbeing Weekly - weekly tips and advice on self-care and wellbeing.
• Wow Awards - your peers want to shout out about how awesome you are!
• Company Socials - we like to have fun!

Catalyx are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from anyone irrespective of Disability, Education, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender identity, National Origin, Religion or Sexual Orientation.