Chief Research & Mobility Strategy Officer
Thatcham Research
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Thatcham Research is seeking a Chief Research Officer to join the Executive Team and shape the future of vehicle technology, safety, risk and mobility.
You will lead strategic programmes, build partnerships with OEMs, insurers and regulators, and translate external trends into actionable insights, while guiding long-term technical strategy.
This hybrid role offers a competitive package and a chance to influence global automotive research.
Qualifications
- Deep expertise in vehicle technology, automotive engineering, future mobility and emerging industry developments.
- Significant senior leadership experience within automotive, mobility, engineering, research or a closely related sector.
- Outstanding stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills.
- Experience building strategic partnerships with senior industry, regulatory, academic or international stakeholders.
- Track record as a recognised technical authority, spokesperson or industry representative.
- Experience contributing to Executive Team or Board-level discussions and decision making.
Responsibilities
- Leading Thatcham Research's strategic thinking on emerging vehicle technologies, future mobility and technical innovation.
- Acting as a senior ambassador and spokesperson for the organisation across industry, government, academia and international bodies.
- Building and maintaining influential relationships with OEMs, insurers, regulators, standards organisations, research institutions and strategic partners.
- Identifying emerging trends, opportunities and risks, translating external developments into actionable business insights.
- Shaping the organisation's long-term technical and research strategy.
- Leading research programmes that influence industry standards, risk assessment methodologies and future products and services.
- Supporting the development of commercial propositions through the application of technical expertise and market insight.
- Working closely with Marketing & Communications to promote Thatcham Research's thought leadership and research agenda.
- Contributing as a member of the Executive Team, helping to shape organisational strategy, culture and future growth.
Skills
Job description
Thatcham Research is seeking a Chief Research Officer to join the Executive Team and shape the future of vehicle technology, safety, risk and mobility.
You will lead strategic programmes, build partnerships with OEMs, insurers and regulators, and translate external trends into actionable insights, while guiding long-term technical strategy.
This hybrid role offers a competitive package and a chance to influence global automotive research.
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