Head Research

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. 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.