Director, Research

About this role :

Research Directors in Gartner's Global Enterprise Research practice work closely with C-level executives from the largest multinational companies to identify and produce research that solve complex business challenges on a global scale.

This includes directing the scope of the research, identifying and executing on product deliverables (e.g. best-practice case studies, issue analysis papers, benchmarking results), and building new content ideas.

They exhibit a flexible approach to respond to executives' needs as they are uncovered and evolve. The Research Director also partners with commercial, and other team members, to drive positive client and business outcomes.

What you will do :

• Lead and develop a research team through a proprietary research process including hypothesis generation, primary and secondary research, and root cause analysis to identify best-in-class solutions.
• Conduct surveys and phone interviews with executives, academics, and industry experts to identify their most pressing challenges, discover best practices, and develop research products around them.
• Lead extensive secondary literature searches and elicit the highest quality insights for use in white papers, exclusive member webinars, and highly visible research studies.
• Present research findings to senior internal managers and member companies.
• Develop and execute on product plan, including research topics, webinars, diagnostics, and other deliverables.
• Innovate on how we communicate insights to clients via new product innovations.
• Talk to clients regularly about how they are consuming our research and use their feedback to improve the processes above.
• Explore topics related to AI-driven business & operating models, ecosystem-based competitive models, strategy formulation & decision making, cyber security, corporate sustainability and board / C-suite leadership dynamics.

What you will need :

• A Bachelor's degree required, and a Master's / PhD in a social science or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience conducting primary and secondary research utilizing qualitative and quantitative data.
• Strong business acumen and intellectual curiosity in order to process and understand information quickly, as well as diagnose issues to make actionable recommendations.
• Experience converting qualitative and quantitative information into clear frameworks, narratives and visually compelling presentations for an executive audience.
• People and project management experience, with the ability to directly lead, develop, and motivate members of the Research team.

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Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE : IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we've grown to more than 20,000 associates globally who support 15,000 client enterprises in 90 countries and territories.

We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That's why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference.

The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future.

How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results.

This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

What do we offer?

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive - working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 116,000 USD - 164,220 USD.

Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan.

Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates.

We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

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