Research Leader

Job title: Research Leader

About the Role Avasant Research is seeking a Research Leader to manage a multi-themed technology data and research program and develop into an industry-acknowledged analyst. This role combines leadership of a growing analyst team with hands-on research and writing to deliver impactful insights.

What You'll Do

• Represent the firm and share point of view around digital technologies (blockchain, intelligent automation, artificial intelligence, internet of things, cloud, etc.) and their applications in industries (healthcare, life sciences, education, manufacturing, etc.) in external conferences, boardroom presentations, industry events, media, and public videos
• Engage with senior leadership teams and CXOs of Global 2000 enterprises, service providers, tech product and platform companies to advise them around future roadmaps and strategies
• Own the development and delivery of an annual research agenda comprising multiple research products (in-depth market reports, white papers, point-of-view notes, webinars, custom reports, etc.). This includes leading a rapidly growing industry analyst team, with significant writing done directly by the candidate
• Conduct in-depth research by participating in briefings and in-person discussions with practice and business leaders (including CXOs) at service providers, tech products, and platform companies
• Establish innovative research processes, methodologies, and frameworks for structuring and analyzing data to develop impactful insights that are repeatable and continually improved
• Demonstrate exceptional project management while leading a lean, diversified team and contribute to the strategic direction of the research practice
• Engage with the industry ecosystem comprising technology buyers, service providers, technology firms, research consumers, and others directly
• Design surveys to provide data behind the firm’s publications
• Critically review and provide feedback on reports written by other analysts and contributors
• Support the sales team by responding to inquiries from current and potential customers
• Represent the company in responding to press inquiries for attribution
• Build relationships with subject matter experts to aid in developing new research coverage

What We're Looking For

• MBA or equivalent from Tier 1 institutes; 8-16 years of experience in research, strategy, or consulting
• Significant exposure to Big 4 or other strategy consulting firms; prior work with leading tech industry analyst firms is advantageous
• Significant exposure and interest in emerging technologies, with an inherent curiosity to analyze their impact
• Familiarity with business IT topics such as enterprise software, application development, business intelligence, cloud computing, security, data management, or networking
• Strong aspiration to be known as an independent and respected industry voice in technology
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills – both written and verbal (English); experience writing to publication deadlines
• Experience in survey design and best practices for ensuring quality of response data
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills
• Strong sense of ownership and adherence to quality and timelines
• Exceptional quantitative and data interpretation skills

Nice to Have

• Previous work with leading tech industry analyst firms will be an advantage

Compensation & Benefits

• Entrepreneurial environment, with the ability to lead and drive new initiatives to further personal and organizational goals
• International exposure and a chance to work with global clients, including some of the largest multinationals
• Training and mentoring on the latest business and sector practices based on market requirements
• Opportunity to work with and learn from an international team of industry specialists
• Focused programs for career development, including funding of industry certifications and skill development programs
• Dynamic and multicultural work environment
• Leadership opportunities