Associate Director Research Content Development
Associate Director Research Content Development
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Job Description
Reports to: Head of Cognizant Research
Location: India
* Writing test will be conducted as part of the interview process
Associate Director Cognizant Research
Position summary:
As a Director in the Cognizant Research team you’ll be instrumental in shaping the company's
intellectual agenda. This seniorlevel position requires extensive research experience and the ability to
manage complex research projects and guide junior researchers. You will be a thought partner for the
research leadership team helping us make the right investments to maintain and enhance our position
as the leading thought leadership organization in the industry.
Reporting to the head of the Cognizant Research team this role will be instrumental in ensuring
Cognizant Research delivers its cornerstone research initiatives including developing innovative
methodologies and managing research projects from ideation to delivery. In addition to this the
candidate will work with partners in marketing and the business to run individual research projects to
support their strategic initiatives.
A crucial part of the role requires distilling complex technological concepts into actionable insights for
business and technology leaders—resulting in keeping Cognizant a forwardthinking organization
abreast or ahead of the most important trends. With a strong emphasis on emotional intelligence
engagement and storytelling the Director must be adept at thinking strategically while navigating high
stakes environments and delivering under tight timelines.
As the team continues to evolve this role will be a vital leadership position in India—with the candidate
providing mentoring and coaching support to more junior colleagues as the team continues to expand.
Key responsibilities:
Research and content development
Shape and evolve our research agenda working with internal team members and external
stakeholders to recommend select and refine topics of greatest impact.
Work with the research team and external partners to hone methodologies to ensure the
gathering of compelling data and insights.
Design surveys and datagathering initiatives to understand the impact of emerging technologies
and socioeconomic trends on businesses.
Develop insights by mining proprietary primary data and secondary sources to create well
founded thinking that brings new ideas to our audiences.
Write comprehensive reports blogs and articles to disseminate findings and perspectives in
close collaboration with subject matter experts writers and editors.
Become the face of Cognizant Research in the region—working to enhance the capabilities and
reputation of the organization.
Supervise coach and mentor junior analysts in India and across the research organization.
Client and stakeholder engagement
Build and maintain relationships with internal subject matter experts in industry consulting
marketing and senior leadership to foster collaborative research and thought leadership.
Liaise with senior stakeholders and drive their research and knowledge agenda through
Cognizant Research’s corporate programs. Collaborate with various business units and teams to
align research endeavors with Cognizant's strategic objectives.
Deepen existing networks for associate engagement with Cognizant Research programs and
forge new ones.
Share learnings with business teams and clients via presentations and videos.
Share learnings with marketing formally and informally to uplevel activities from strategy
through execution.
Become a regional point of expertise for the thought leadership and research organization.
Internal strategy and collaboration
Engage in internal strategy discussions to ensure alignment with Cognizant's broader objectives.
Help Cognizant define its forwardlooking strategy making it clear to clients that we are the go
to partner for strategic and innovative solutions.
Provide robust and thoughtful guidance to new research proposals—to ensure key pieces of
research reach the highest quality standards; alongside supervising the analysis of more junior
team members to uplevel their thinking and ensure accuracy.
Collaborate with the editorial team and across integrated marketing to create exceptional
content that resonates with and reaches stakeholders.
The ideal candidate:
Brings 1015 years of corporate business experience with 35 years experience in fields such as
but not limited to industry analyst technology consulting market research corporate or brand
strategy.
Experience working in global commerce centers outside of India would be a plus.
Has deep curiosity about technology and business.
Is committed to continuous learning and staying ahead of industry trends and shifts.
Is data and analyticallyminded approaching all work from this foundation.
A strong quantitative background demonstrating a trackrecord of managing complex data
management and analysis initiatives.
Is emotionally intelligent with a knack for engaging diverse audiences and building strong
relationships.
Is a great verbal and written communicator able to distill complex ideas into compelling
presentations and other storytelling touchpoints.
Is proficient at managing both internal and external stakeholders including senior leadership;
subjectmatter experts; brand content and marketing strategists; and internal and external
communicators.
Is a creative highfunctioning problemsolver able to keep projects moving at top speed even in
challenging and ambiguous circumstances
Values collaboration and treats people with respect both within and outside Cognizant.
Thrives in a dynamic fastpaced work environment by responding to changing requirements
with strategic solutions.
Is highly effective at working remotely collaborating closely with team members
around the world thinking proactively and adhering to deadlines.
Is proficient in all Microsoft Office tools and software.
BS/BA degree
Employment Type
Full Time
Company Industry
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Biotechnology
- Clinical Development
- Clinical Trials
- Research & Development
- Training & Development
- Grant Writing
- Economic Development
- Leadership Experience
- Public Speaking
- Product Development
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