Behavioral Research Manager

About Us

We are a research-driven organization based in the United Arab Emirates, dedicated to uncovering human behavioral insights and transforming them into actionable solutions that benefit society and businesses. Our expertise spans behavioral research, data analysis, experimentation, user experience studies, and strategy based on solid evidence.

We emphasize scientific excellence, ethical standards, innovative approaches, collaborative teamwork, integrity, and ongoing advancement in all our endeavors.

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Behavioral Research Manager to lead comprehensive research projects aimed at understanding human actions, choices, attitudes, motivations, and social interactions. This role involves guiding research strategies, study designs, data gathering, experimental work, analysis, engaging with stakeholders, and converting insights into strategic recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and execute behavioral research initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead diverse research programs from formulating questions to delivering insights.
• Recognize behavioral issues and research prospects across various populations including customers, employees, and communities.
• Design both quantitative and qualitative studies to explore motivations, preferences, decision-making, and conduct.
• Develop research plans, hypotheses, study protocols, questionnaires, interview frameworks, experiments, and analysis models.
• Manage behavioral experiments, surveys, interviews, focus groups, observational and field studies, and usability assessments.
• Apply behavioral science to analyze and influence decisions and actions.
• Study behavioral trends, motivations, barriers, and drivers utilizing statistical and analytical techniques.
• Segment audiences and develop behavioral profiles as appropriate.
• Collaborate with professionals such as data scientists, economists, psychologists, UX and market researchers, policy makers, and business units.
• Translate complex research data into clear recommendations for business, policy, product, and operational improvements.
• Design and assess randomized controlled trials, A/B testing, pilot studies, and other experimental methods.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for research and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Supervise external research partners including agencies, consultants, academic bodies, and survey providers.
• Oversee budgets, timelines, resources, vendor relationships, and risk management for projects.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations on ethics, privacy, data protection, and research standards.
• Implement standards for informed consent, participant confidentiality, and data security in research.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, dashboards, academic papers, and strategic advisory documents.
• Present findings to senior leaders, government officials, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Stay updated on developments in behavioral sciences, psychology, economics, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and research technologies.
• Explore digital tools, AI applications, behavioral analytics, and large datasets to advance research capabilities.
• Build partnerships with universities, research centers, government bodies, and international behavioral science networks.
• Lead and mentor research personnel including analysts, coordinators, and project teams.
• Foster a culture dedicated to evidence-based decision-making and continual learning.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Behavioral Science, Economics, Sociology, Social Science, Marketing, Statistics, or related areas.
• 5 to 10+ years of experience in behavioral, consumer, social, market, UX, or applied behavioral research.
• Demonstrated capability in managing behavioral research projects and leading interdisciplinary teams.
• Comprehensive knowledge of research methodologies, experimental and survey design, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Competence in designing and evaluating behavioral experiments or interventions.
• Strong analytical, statistical, and critical-thinking skills.
• Experience in converting research insights into actionable business, policy, product, or service strategies.
• Effective project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Understanding of the UAE social, business, consumer, or public policy climate is highly valued.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree such as Master's or PhD in Behavioral Science, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Sociology, Economics, Social Research, or related fields.
• Expertise in behavioral economics, decision and social psychology, cognitive psychology, or similar disciplines.
• Experience conducting randomized controlled trials, A/B testing, causal inference, experimental design, and impact evaluations.
• Proficiency with research and statistical software such as R, Python, SPSS, Stata, Qualtrics, or other comparable tools.
• Familiarity with behavioral analytics, customer data platforms, digital experimentation, and research dashboard tools.
• Knowledge of human-centered design, UX research, service design, and customer experience methods.
• Experience in multicultural research environments and multilingual populations.
• Past work with government agencies, academia, healthcare, financial services, technology, retail, consumer products, or public sector initiatives.
• Insight into consumer behavior, social trends, and cultural dynamics within the UAE and Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
• Prior experience working throughout the UAE and GCC region is an advantage.
• Publication history of academic or industry research is beneficial.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; Arabic language skills are a plus.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Full-time position stationed in the United Arab Emirates.
• Competitive salary complemented by performance-linked incentives.
• Opportunity to spearhead impactful behavioral research and evidence-driven projects.
• Access to cutting-edge research methodologies, behavioral analytics, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborative environment working alongside researchers, academics, government entities, and industry leaders.
• Professional growth and research development prospects.
• Innovative, intellectually engaging, and cooperative workplace culture.
• Career advancement and leadership roles.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.