Research Director Jobs in Georgia
Research Director jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, concentrated in academic research, healthcare and life sciences, public policy, and technology sectors, with openings at every level from emerging research leads through senior directors overseeing large programs. Atlanta, Athens, and Augusta are the primary hiring metros, home to anchor institutions and employers such as Emory University, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and WellStar Health System. The most sought-after specialties in Georgia right now are clinical research, public health policy, and data-driven market research. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.
Director of Research – Southeast
We are currently seeking a Research Director who will direct all aspects of the local office, industrial, and economic market research program for Atlanta , as well as the Southeast overall. You will work closely with our leadership in these areas, as well as colleagues throughout the Americas Research group. Our Research Director will create and grow a professional research team environment that is collaborative, market-leading and differentiating.
What this job involves:
Our Director is responsible for developing best in class research that differentiates JLL, generates and delivers insights to clients, and builds and maintains a competitive advantage in the marketplace through market expertise and thought leadership. You will have primary responsibility for leading a team of researchers to track and analyze corporate real estate trends and market dynamics and publish and present an insightful house view with implications for our business and our clients. Our Director will integrate and work seamlessly with the marketing team as well as with business leaders, subject matter experts, and research colleagues to leverage that knowledge proactively for thought leadership content, strategy, business development efforts, and client decision making.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement and manage the overall strategic research plan for the Atlanta and Southeast regions in alignment with local business leaders and Americas Research
- Work in conjunction with business leaders, marketing and communications to develop and implement a plan and timeline for local research content and thought leadership development.
- Maintain intimate and extensive knowledge of the macro and micro factors affecting the marketplace and proactively position research to leverage this knowledge for the business and for clients
- Expand and improve the research platform, program, output and team skills
- Client engagement- regularly present analysis and findings on market trends as a JLL expert in the marketplace at conferences and in the media. Support account teams and sales efforts from a research perspective through delivery and presentation of research to differentiate JLL for clients and prospects
- Manage research team including hiring, goal setting, performance management and training
- Develop strong relationships with internal and external clients and facilitate the use of research as a differentiator including being personally client facing and externally focused on new business efforts
- Work with marketing teams and business leaders to position research to contribute to all business development efforts of the firm
- Collaborate across business lines to ensure research is relevant and leveraged effectively for JLL clients and prospects
Sound like you? Before you apply it’s worth knowing what we are looking for:
- 10+ years’ experience in corporate or real estate market research or as a corporate real estate practitioner, subject matter expert, or service provider
- Command of local markets and business, with good understanding of macro trends and historical perspective
- Dynamic presentation skills and experience presenting insightful content to clients and publicly at conferences and through the media
- Experience working in a matrix work environment and ability to manage relationships with multiple internal stakeholders
- Deep understanding of commercial real estate, corporate real estate, and economic patterns
- High-level analytical skills and problem-solving ability
- Command of requisite technology across numerous platforms
- Superior written and oral communication skills and presentation experience
- Ability to effectively and professionally meet client expectations and positively represent the firm
- Ability to multi-task, succeed under pressure and effectively manage time and workload, set priorities and inspire a team
- Management experience and ability to lead a team and program
- Ability to lead research initiatives in alignment with business and marketing objectives
- Bachelor’s degree in business, economics or related field required
- Proactive and strategic thinking and ability to lead research initiatives, align research with the business, and innovate research output
- A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment
What you can expect from us:
We’re an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. We succeed together—across the desk and around the globe. We believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.
Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, well-being, benefits and pay. We’ll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.
With us, you’ll develop your strengths and enjoy a career full of varied experiences. We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.
ABOUT JLL RESEARCH:
JLL Research consists of 550+ full time professionals globally and is the largest research group in the real estate industry and among the best of any world-wide professional services firm. Our mission is "To create clear competitive advantage for our clients through the strategic use of accurate data, market intelligence and innovative thinking from around the world". Our research activities include maintaining comprehensive property market databases, analyzing current market conditions and future trends, understanding the factors that drive property performance and occupancy trends, and providing research-led strategy and advice to investors, developers and occupiers around the world. We are committed to developing new metrics and methodological tools to capture and understand the factors driving office, retail and warehousing/logistics real estate markets across the world and bring insight to the future for our clients.
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location:
On-site –Atlanta, GAIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:
401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.
JLL Privacy Notice
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.
For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.
For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.
For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.
Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.
Director of Research – Southeast
We are currently seeking a Research Director who will direct all aspects of the local office, industrial, and economic market research program for Atlanta , as well as the Southeast overall. You will work closely with our leadership in these areas, as well as colleagues throughout the Americas Research group. Our Research Director will create and grow a professional research team environment that is collaborative, market-leading and differentiating.
What this job involves:
Our Director is responsible for developing best in class research that differentiates JLL, generates and delivers insights to clients, and builds and maintains a competitive advantage in the marketplace through market expertise and thought leadership. You will have primary responsibility for leading a team of researchers to track and analyze corporate real estate trends and market dynamics and publish and present an insightful house view with implications for our business and our clients. Our Director will integrate and work seamlessly with the marketing team as well as with business leaders, subject matter experts, and research colleagues to leverage that knowledge proactively for thought leadership content, strategy, business development efforts, and client decision making.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement and manage the overall strategic research plan for the Atlanta and Southeast regions in alignment with local business leaders and Americas Research
- Work in conjunction with business leaders, marketing and communications to develop and implement a plan and timeline for local research content and thought leadership development.
- Maintain intimate and extensive knowledge of the macro and micro factors affecting the marketplace and proactively position research to leverage this knowledge for the business and for clients
- Expand and improve the research platform, program, output and team skills
- Client engagement- regularly present analysis and findings on market trends as a JLL expert in the marketplace at conferences and in the media. Support account teams and sales efforts from a research perspective through delivery and presentation of research to differentiate JLL for clients and prospects
- Manage research team including hiring, goal setting, performance management and training
- Develop strong relationships with internal and external clients and facilitate the use of research as a differentiator including being personally client facing and externally focused on new business efforts
- Work with marketing teams and business leaders to position research to contribute to all business development efforts of the firm
- Collaborate across business lines to ensure research is relevant and leveraged effectively for JLL clients and prospects
Sound like you? Before you apply it’s worth knowing what we are looking for:
- 10+ years’ experience in corporate or real estate market research or as a corporate real estate practitioner, subject matter expert, or service provider
- Command of local markets and business, with good understanding of macro trends and historical perspective
- Dynamic presentation skills and experience presenting insightful content to clients and publicly at conferences and through the media
- Experience working in a matrix work environment and ability to manage relationships with multiple internal stakeholders
- Deep understanding of commercial real estate, corporate real estate, and economic patterns
- High-level analytical skills and problem-solving ability
- Command of requisite technology across numerous platforms
- Superior written and oral communication skills and presentation experience
- Ability to effectively and professionally meet client expectations and positively represent the firm
- Ability to multi-task, succeed under pressure and effectively manage time and workload, set priorities and inspire a team
- Management experience and ability to lead a team and program
- Ability to lead research initiatives in alignment with business and marketing objectives
- Bachelor’s degree in business, economics or related field required
- Proactive and strategic thinking and ability to lead research initiatives, align research with the business, and innovate research output
- A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment
What you can expect from us:
We’re an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. We succeed together—across the desk and around the globe. We believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.
Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, well-being, benefits and pay. We’ll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.
With us, you’ll develop your strengths and enjoy a career full of varied experiences. We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.
ABOUT JLL RESEARCH:
JLL Research consists of 550+ full time professionals globally and is the largest research group in the real estate industry and among the best of any world-wide professional services firm. Our mission is "To create clear competitive advantage for our clients through the strategic use of accurate data, market intelligence and innovative thinking from around the world". Our research activities include maintaining comprehensive property market databases, analyzing current market conditions and future trends, understanding the factors that drive property performance and occupancy trends, and providing research-led strategy and advice to investors, developers and occupiers around the world. We are committed to developing new metrics and methodological tools to capture and understand the factors driving office, retail and warehousing/logistics real estate markets across the world and bring insight to the future for our clients.
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location:
On-site –Atlanta, GAIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:
401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.
JLL Privacy Notice
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.
For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.
For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.
For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.
Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.
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What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research director jobs across Georgia.
- Master's or doctoral degree in a relevant research discipline required by most Georgia employers
- Five or more years of progressive research experience including team or program leadership
- Demonstrated ability to secure and manage competitive grant funding from federal or private sources
- Proficiency with quantitative and qualitative research methods and statistical analysis platforms
- Strong record of published research, policy reports, or peer-reviewed contributions in the field
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including legal, compliance, and executive stakeholders
Research Director Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a research director in Georgia?
Most research director roles in Georgia require a master's or doctoral degree in a field aligned with the employing organization's focus, such as public health, biomedical science, social science, or business. Georgia does not issue a state license specific to the research director title, so advancement comes through demonstrated research leadership, grant management, and publication. Building experience at Georgia's universities, hospital systems, or state agencies is the most common path into a director-level position.
Which companies hire research directors in Georgia?
Employers hiring research directors in Georgia right now include JLL, Georgia Tech, and Emory Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Georgia's concentration of university medical centers, federal health agencies, and technology firms means demand is consistent across both public-sector institutions and private organizations throughout the state.
Which Georgia cities have the most research director jobs?
Atlanta and Fort Valley have the most research director openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates due to its density of corporate headquarters, healthcare systems, and research universities, while Athens benefits from the University of Georgia's large research enterprise and Augusta is driven by the Medical College of Georgia and Augusta University Health.
Are there remote research director jobs in Georgia?
Yes, and they are more common than in many fields, since research directors often work in strategy, data analysis, and stakeholder communication rather than hands-on lab settings. About 50% of research director openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of much of the work. Roles focused on qualitative research, policy analysis, and market research tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as a research director in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a research coordinator or research associate role at one of Georgia's large academic medical centers, such as those affiliated with Emory, Georgia Tech, or Augusta University, where structured research training programs provide early leadership exposure. Moving laterally from a data analyst, program manager, or policy analyst position into a junior research management role is another common route. Completing a relevant graduate degree and building a portfolio of published or applied research strengthens candidacy significantly for competitive Georgia employers.
Where can I find and apply to research director jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to research director jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings from employers across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and goals, and apply directly to each position.
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