Innovation Researcher - Product

Visionary Tech Services LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-driven company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Innovation Researcher to bridge market intelligence and product development. The ideal candidate should have 8-10 years of experience in research roles, capable of synthesizing complex findings into actionable insights. Responsibilities include conducting market analyses, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and influencing product strategies. This role offers a flexible work environment within a culture of learning and innovation.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in research, analysis or advisory roles.
• Experience conducting primary and secondary research.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to work with qualitative insights and quantitative data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary and secondary research to understand market landscapes.
• Synthesize complex research findings into clear strategic insights.
• Collaborate with product management and marketing teams to validate hypotheses.

Skills

Market analysis

Research methodologies

Strategic thinking

Analytical mindset

Collaboration

Job description

The innovation researcher will bridge market intelligence and product development. Coming from an analyst or advisory background they will apply their research rigor and strategic thinking to help us understand our market, validate product decisions and identify growth opportunities. You will work closely with product, design, marketing and engineering to ensure we focus on opportunities aligned to real market needs. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate that they have experience with creating a product profile with independent tech research companies.

We offer the opportunity to be involved in, and influence the strategy to build a product business from the ground up. A flexible work environment with a culture of learning, collaboration and impact.

Requirements

• Conduct primary and secondary research to understand market landscapes, competitive positioning and customer needs
• Design and execute research studies using various methodologies (interviews, surveys, market analysis, competitive intelligence)
• Synthesize complex research findings into clear strategic insights that inform product roadmap and business decisions
• Build deep understanding of target markets, buyer personas and decision‑making processes
• Analyse market trends, emerging technologies and competitive dynamics to identify opportunities
• Collaborate with product management and marketing teams to validate hypotheses and inform strategy. Translate market intelligence into actionable product requirements and positioning recommendations.
• Present research findings and strategic recommendations to leadership and cross‑functional teams
• Establish research frameworks and processes to support product development at scale

Technology & Innovation Intelligence

• Track and analyse emerging technologies, with a strong emphasis on:
• AI / ML, data platforms, analytics
• Cloud, digital platforms, and enterprise software
• Assess how technology trends translate into commercially viable product opportunities
• Contribute to innovation pipelines by identifying adjacent and future‑state opportunities

Insight Communication & Thought Leadership

• Synthesize complex findings into clear narratives, frameworks, and visuals for senior stakeholders
• Present insights and recommendations to leadership, product councils, and cross‑functional teams
• Contribute to whitepapers, research briefs, market reports, and thought‑leadership content that support brand positioning and GTM activity

Research Capability Building

• Establish and evolve research frameworks, templates, and best practices
• Build a structured repository of insights, personas, market maps, and competitive intelligence
• Help scale research operations to support a growing product portfolio and innovation agenda
• 8-10 Years of experience in research, analysis or advisory roles (backgrounds from Gartner, Forrester, IDC, Innovation analyst firms are valued)
• Experience of conducting primary and secondary research, and publishing insights to identify market trends and emerging opportunities
• Comfortable transitioning from a research/advisory environment to a fast paced startup where resources and time may be limited
• Familiarity with competitive and market sizing methodologies
• Experience working with technology companies, in particular companies focused on data and AI
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to work with qualitative insights and quantitative data

Experience publishing industry research papers, market analyses or thought leadership content

Experience in early and mid stage startups