Head research

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the end-to-end research function for Chairman-related communications and digital presence initiatives.
• Conduct in-depth research across business, economy, technology, infrastructure, energy, sustainability, policy, geopolitics, innovation, and emerging trends.
• Develop research notes, backgrounders, briefing documents, talking points, fact sheets, and executive summaries for speeches, interviews, events, and public engagements.
• Establish robust fact-checking and source validation processes to ensure accuracy and credibility of published content.
• Monitor national and global developments, identifying topics relevant to the Chairman's interests and public positioning.
• Build and maintain a structured knowledge repository, including research archives, reference databases, and thematic content libraries.
• Translate complex information into concise and actionable insights for content creators and leadership stakeholders.
• Collaborate with editorial, digital, and design teams to ensure research inputs are effectively reflected in final content.
• Leverage AI-powered research and intelligence tools to improve research efficiency while maintaining human verification standards.
• Lead special research projects, trend analyses, competitive benchmarking, and reputation intelligence initiatives.
• Guide and develop a team of analysts and researchers while maintaining high standards of quality and timeliness.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 12–15 years of professional experience in research, strategic communications, public policy, consulting, journalism, corporate strategy, knowledge management, or related domains.
• Prior experience as Research Head, Knowledge Lead, Editorial Research Lead, Strategy Research Lead, Policy Research Lead, or equivalent will be preferred.
• Strong experience in preparing executive briefings, leadership communications, white papers, reports, and analytical publications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage research teams and deliver high-quality outputs within demanding timelines.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled research platforms, databases, and intelligence tools.
• Excellent command of English; proficiency in Hindi will be an advantage.
• Master's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, Business Administration, Journalism, or a related discipline preferred.