Research Quality & Insights Manager - APAC

About the Job

We publish market research reports covering food, beverage, and FMCG categories across the Asia-Pacific region. Our APAC coverage is growing, and we are investing in regional expertise to match. This role exists to bring genuine on-the-ground knowledge into everything we publish — ensuring our research captures the real nuance and diversity of Asia's markets.

This is a quality-first role at the centre of our APAC research operation. You will shape how our reports are written, reviewed, and delivered — working closely with our global writing team and directly with clients. It is a role with real ownership and a clear path toward broader regional research leadership.

This role is fully remote. We are looking for candidates based in Singapore, which provides the right timezone coverage across all APAC markets.

About Innova Market Insights

Innova Market Insights is the global leader in market intelligence, igniting the exciting and fast-paced world of CPG food and beverage. Our expansion into the APAC market is well underway, and we are eager to strengthen our dynamic team with exceptional talent.

Your Responsibilities

Report Quality Assurance ( approx. 60% of your time)

• Review APAC reports before publication, ensuring claims, data, and market narratives reflect regional reality with precision and depth

• Partner with our global writing team to set the context before drafting begins — sharing local market knowledge, consumer trends, and competitive dynamics

• Maintain the high data standards our clients rely on, keeping market sizing, product tracking, and consumer data accurate and regionally representative

• Be the expert voice that ensures every APAC report meets our quality bar before it reaches a client

Regional Network Development (approx. 20%)

• Build and maintain a strong network of market intelligence contacts across China, Japan, and Southeast Asia

• Work closely with our data team to uphold data quality standards across the region, including market coverage and product tracking

Client Engagement (approx. 20%)

• Present APAC research findings directly to clients, bringing the regional expertise and credibility that makes our insights valuable

• Attend key regional trade shows and industry events

• Support business development by bringing regional expertise into client conversations

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Your Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in market research, consumer insights, or category management within F&B, FMCG, or a related industry in Asia

• Strong knowledge of at least two or three APAC markets — ideally including China, Japan, or Southeast Asia — and an understanding of how they differ from one another

• Fluent English and at least one Asian language; Mandarin is strongly preferred

• Comfortable reviewing and critiquing analytical reports written by others, and giving clear, constructive feedback

• Confident presenting research findings to international clients and senior stakeholders

• Organized and detail-oriented — able to manage multiple reports and deadlines simultaneously

• A background in regional knowledge and quality assurance rather than full report writing — the value you bring is expertise, rigour, and client-facing confidence.

Desired Skills

• Experience working with syndicated data platforms

• Familiarity with foodservice or out-of-home eating research

• Existing industry contacts in F&B, FMCG, or retail across APAC

• Experience in a cross-border or multi-market research role
  

Are you ready to grow with us?
Do you want to be part of an exciting, energetic, and international company and influence what we eat and drink in the coming years? Then we would like to hear from you, and we encourage

Innova Market Insights is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Our recruitment and selection practices are designed to be fair, transparent, and accessible. We ensure that job requirements are based solely on the skills, qualifications, and experience necessary for the role. Where needed, reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants and employees with disabilities.

At Innova Market Insights we believe diversity strengthens our teams and drives innovation. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from underrepresented groups.