Lead Behavioral Science & UX Research — Hybrid in Boston

Manager, Behavioral Science & UX Research - Hybrid (Boston only)

Escalent is an award-winning data analytics and advisory firm that helps clients understand human and market behaviors to navigate disruption. As catalysts of progress for more than 40 years, our strategies guide the world’s leading brands. We accelerate growth by creating a seamless flow between primary, secondary, syndicated, and internal business data, providing consulting and advisory services from insights through implementation.

Based on a profound understanding of what drives human beings and markets, we identify actions that build brands, enhance customer experiences, inspire product innovation and boost business productivity. We listen, learn, question, discover, innovate, and deliver—for each other and our clients—to make the world work better for people.

Why Escalent? Once you join our team you will have the opportunity to...

• Access experts across industries for maximum learning opportunities including Weekly Knowledge Sharing Sessions, Linked In Learning, and more.
• Gain exposure to a rich variety of research techniques from knowledgeable professionals.
• Enjoy a remote first/hybrid work environment with a flexible schedule.
• Obtain insights into the needs and challenges of your clients—to learn how the world’s leading brands use research.
• Experience peace of mind working for a company with a commitment to conducting research ethically.
• Build lasting relationships with fun colleagues in a culture that values each person.

We are seeking a Manager, Behavioral Science & UX Research to join our strategic consulting team. This hybrid role is ideal for someone who sits at the intersection of behavioral science, user experience research, and strategic consulting, a researcher who understands not only what people do, but why they do it, and how to translate those insights into meaningful product, service, and business decisions.

You will apply behavioral science frameworks, UX research methodologies, and human-centered design principles to uncover deep insights, shape strategy, and guide clients toward more intuitive, effective, and human experiences.

The Salary Range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000. If this is not the right level for you, please check out our other postings. For this position, must be based in Boston area. This role will have up to 30% travel locally and non-locally.

A curious, rigorous, and empathetic researcher who loves understanding human behavior from multiple angles. You thrive in ambiguity, enjoy navigating complex client challenges, and bring clarity through structured thinking and compelling storytelling.

You are equally comfortable:

• Identifying and translating behavioral science principles into practical business applications
• Leading generative and evaluative UX research
• Partnering with cross functional teams to shape strategy
• Communicating insights to senior stakeholders with confidence and clarity
• Strong communicator who can translate complex concepts into clear, actionable insights
• Team oriented collaborator who builds trust and strong relationships
• Proactive problem solver who thrives with autonomy and can lead projects end to end
• Passionate about making business more human through evidence based design and strategy

• Serve as a trusted advisor, bringing a behavioral science lens and UX research rigor to client engagements
• Lead the design and execution of research studies, generative, evaluative, and behavioral
• Develop research materials (discussion guides, surveys, test plans) that balance scientific rigor with business needs
• Analyze data and synthesize insights into compelling narratives and actionable recommendations
• Present findings to senior stakeholders, connecting behavioral principles, UX insights, and strategic implications
• Build strong client relationships and help them see around corners by connecting trends, competitive signals, and human behavior patterns
• Moderate qualitative interviews and usability sessions

• Create internal tools, frameworks, and training materials that scale behavioral science…