Assistant Research Manager - Qualitative

Department: Qual Solutions

Location: MMR Research Shanghai

Description Are you a qualitative researcher looking for your next opportunity? If so, MMR may have the perfect opportunity for you within our Shanghai team! We are now looking to expand the team and recruit a Qualitative Research Manager to join the MMR team based in Shanghai.

Key Responsibilities

• Writing research proposals according to clients’ bespoke requirements
• Managing project teams to ensure effective project delivery including the development of junior team member
• Qualitative fieldwork (e.g. focus group moderation) both nationally & overseas
• Analysing qualitative data and presenting recommendations to the client
• Business development with prospective & existing clients

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A high level of English and Mandarin language skills is essential.
• Experience in proposal writing, research design and pitching
• Client management & account development skills
• Experience of moderation of fieldwork (groups, depths, workshops, MROCs, etc)
• Observation of overseas fieldwork required
• Experience of developing new methods or improving old ones
• Experience in report writing / delivery of presentations
• The ideal candidate should be articulate, expressive, credible & easy to work with
• Experience in FMCG or sensory advantageous

A bit about us and our benefits! We’re MMR Research Worldwide – the global sensory and consumer research experts behind many of the world’s biggest brands in food, drink, personal and household care. From bold new flavours to breakthrough product experiences, we help turn great ideas into products people truly love.

With teams across the UK, US, Asia and Africa, we blend science, creativity and curiosity to shape the future of everyday products. Join us and you’ll be part of a fast-growing, innovative company where your ideas matter and your career can thrive.

It’s our people that make all of this possible.

We are proud of our collaborative culture which is driven by strong leadership and offers industry-leading training and growth opportunities.

At MMR, we're committed to ensuring the happiness and well-being of each employee, regardless of where they are in the world! We offer a wide range of core and additional benefits. Competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and market-leading training opportunities are standard here. Our vibrant culture, talented team, and focus on employee wellbeing is what makes MMR so special.