Head of Research and Intelligence

Kreatific Global; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 1,088,732,000 - 1,996,008,000; Full time

Job summary

Kreatific Global in Indonesia seeks a Head of Research and Intelligence to lead its research division and advance the development of creative industries. This senior leader will shape the research agenda, oversee methodologies, and guide publication portfolios to inform policy and investment decisions.

The role requires leading multidisciplinary teams, producing high-quality outputs, and translating complex findings into actionable insights for public, private, and institutional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• PhD preferred in economics, public policy, development studies, social sciences, cultural economics or related fields.
• Master's degree with strong research credentials may be considered.
• At least five years of relevant research experience with leadership exposure.
• Substantive research in creative industries, cultural policy, or related fields.
• Strong portfolio of outputs: publications, policy reports, sector studies.
• Advanced knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods and data synthesis.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent English; Bahasa Indonesia proficiency is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Kreatific Global's research agenda across creative industries, cultural sectors, and policy.
• Lead qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research, including international studies.
• Produce and oversee research papers, white papers, policy briefs, and industry reports.
• Lead sector mapping, economic analysis, institutional assessments, and policy research.
• Develop analytical frameworks, tools, indicators, and methodologies.
• Supervise and mentor researchers while maintaining high quality and integrity.
• Build collaborations with universities, government bodies, think tanks, and industry groups.
• Translate findings into evidence-based recommendations for policy and investment.

Skills

Research leadership

Qualitative methods

Quantitative methods

Economic analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Team management

English proficiency

Bahasa Indonesia

Education

PhD in Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Creative Economics, or related

Master's degree with exceptional research credentials

Job description

Company Description

Kreatific Global is an independent research and strategic advisory organization focused on the development and transformation of creative industries and cultural sectors. Working at the intersection of public policy, economics, governance, and industry development, we partner with governments, institutions, and industry stakeholders to turn complex challenges into evidence-based strategies and actionable development initiatives. Our work encompasses policy and economic research, creative economy mapping, industry intelligence, sector diagnostics, institutional assessments, and strategic advisory. Through research papers, white papers, policy briefs, and analytical reports, we aim to strengthen the evidence base for policy development, investment, and sustainable economic growth. Rooted in Indonesia and internationally oriented, Kreatific Global approaches the creative economy as an interconnected system of people, enterprises, institutions, technologies, markets, culture, and public policy, bringing Southeast Asian and emerging-economy perspectives into global conversations on creativity and economic transformation.

Role Description

The Head of Research and Intelligence will lead Kreatific Global’s research division, overseeing its research agenda, analytical methodologies, research teams, and publication portfolio. This senior leadership position requires substantial expertise in creative industries, cultural sectors, economics, or public policy, combined with advanced research capabilities and a demonstrated record of producing high-quality analytical outputs. The successful candidate will lead research projects from conceptualization through publication, ensuring methodological rigor, analytical depth, and practical relevance. Key outputs include research papers, white papers, policy briefs, industry reports, sector studies, and policy recommendations that inform government decision-making, institutional development, and industry transformation. The role also involves developing original research frameworks, managing multidisciplinary teams, establishing research partnerships, and translating complex findings into actionable insights for public, private, and institutional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Research Leadership: Develop and execute Kreatific Global’s research agenda across creative industries, cultural industries, creative economy development, public policy, and related fields.
• Research Design and Execution: Lead qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research, including comparative, multi-sector, and international studies.
• Research Publications: Produce and oversee research papers, white papers, policy briefs, industry reports, and other knowledge outputs.
• Economic and Policy Intelligence: Lead sector mapping, economic analysis, institutional assessments, industry diagnostics, and policy research.
• Methodological Development: Develop analytical frameworks, research tools, indicators, and methodologies to address complex industry and policy challenges.
• Team Management: Supervise, mentor, and develop researchers and analysts while maintaining high standards of research quality and integrity.
• Partnerships and Engagement: Build collaborations with universities, government institutions, think tanks, industry associations, and international organizations.
• Strategic Advisory: Translate research findings into evidence-based recommendations that support policy development, investment decisions, and creative-sector transformation.

Qualifications

• A PhD in Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Cultural Economics, Creative Industries, or a related discipline is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with a relevant master's degree and exceptional research credentials may also be considered.
• At least five years of relevant professional research experience, preferably with demonstrated progression into research leadership or management.
• Substantive research experience in creative industries, cultural industries, the creative economy, cultural policy, or closely related fields.
• A strong portfolio of research outputs, such as academic publications, policy reports, white papers, sector studies, or comparable analytical work.
• Advanced knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods, research design, data analysis, and evidence synthesis.
• Demonstrated expertise in economic analysis, public policy, industry intelligence, or institutional and sectoral development.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary research teams and delivering complex research projects from design to publication.
• Ability to develop analytical frameworks and translate complex findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills; proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia is an advantage.
• Strong project management, critical thinking, communication, and stakeholder-engagement skills.
• Familiarity with Southeast Asian markets, emerging economies, intellectual property, innovation ecosystems, or creative economy policy is an advantage.