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Centurylink4 days ago

Strategy & Research Director

$152,066–$223,031 year

Remote · United States or US

Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Masters Degree
Company size
Enterprise

Job Summary

Lead the creation of research insights and production of public-facing reports, blogs, and white papers on the future uses and requirements of enterprise networking, with a focus on AI/ML use cases. Define and manage a research plan aligned with strategy; execute studies using internal and external resources; synthesize findings into accessible outputs for technical and non-technical audiences; collaborate with product, engineering, marketing, and communications teams; monitor technological innovations and macro-trends, and share insights with external researchers. Candidate should have strong data analysis, excellent writing skills, experience in conducting first-party research, and a proven ability to communicate complex topics to senior stakeholders. Advanced degree in related fields and a track record in academic-style research, strategic thinking, and a curiosity for what comes next are highly valued.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Economics, Business, or related field; PhD preferred
  • Extensive experience in academic-style research planning, execution, and communication
  • Strong data analysis skills
  • Excellent writing skills for a variety of audiences
  • Effective communication with senior teams (technical and non-technical) and excellent writing skills for a variety of audiences
  • Strategic thinking and an interest in business
  • Self-motivated and proactive
  • Preferred Qualifications: PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Economics, Business, or related field
  • Experience in technology industries
  • Experience in B2B environments

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Economics, Business, or related field; PhD preferred
  • Experience in academic-style research planning, execution, and communication
  • Strong data analysis skills
  • Excellent writing skills for a variety of audiences
  • Experience communicating with senior teams (technical and non-technical)
  • Strategic thinking and interest in business
  • Self-motivated and proactive
  • Experience in technology industries (preferred)
  • Experience in B2B environments (preferred)
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