Job Details

Title: Market Research Lead

Location: San Francisco Bay Area

Compensation: $140-170k + equity and LTI's

Contact: Lindsey Bartlett ...@smithhanley.com

Our client, an AI research startup is redefining how primary market research is conducted. The company's end-to-end platform uses advanced AI to automate expert interviews and streamline insight delivery, helping clients in private equity, Fortune 500 companies, and the life sciences industry move faster and smarter.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead research projects from kickoff through insight delivery, using AI-enabled tools and workflows
• Configure and manage intelligent agents that conduct automated qualitative interviews
• Develop repeatable templates, workflows, and documentation to drive consistency and efficiency
• Provide input to product and engineering teams to evolve platform capabilities based on real-world research needs
• Translate complex research goals into clear, executable project plans
• Help establish best practices and contribute to a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 4–8+ years of experience in market research, research operations, or a related role
• Strong understanding of mixed-methods research
• Proven ability to manage projects independently and deliver clear, actionable insights
• Interest in working with AI tools and exploring new methods of executing research
• Comfortable building systems and processes in a fast-moving, startup environment