Head of Research – AI

Recfront; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent media and market insights firm based in Bengaluru is hiring a Global VP-Client Services to lead their AI and GCC intelligence division. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of experience in research or consulting, with a strong P&L ownership and product launch background. Responsibilities include managing a team, driving revenue growth, and ensuring high-quality output in research products. The role requires excellent strategic and communication skills, as well as a solid educational background. Interested candidates can reach out via the provided contact email.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in research, advisory, or consulting roles, ideally with market intelligence or tech focus.
• Deep understanding of AI ecosystems, GCC trends, and vendor landscapes.
• Strong P&L ownership experience and a track record of product launches.
• Skilled in cross-functional leadership, strategic planning, and analytical storytelling.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort engaging with C-suite stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hire, mentor, and manage analysts, data scientists, and editors across AI, GCCs, and emerging tech domains.
• Own the P&L for the research vertical and identify new revenue streams.
• Oversee core research assets like vendor quadrants, rankings, and data platforms.
• Lead vendor briefings and cultivate relationships with startups and tech providers.
• Guide the creation of signature reports, whitepapers, and custom research.
• Serve as the key contact for clients and partners delivering insights.
• Maintain rigorous standards in research design, data integrity, and tools.

Job description

Global VP-Client Services @Recfront | AIM Top AI-led Recruiter (US) | Hiring - VP/Director, Emerging Technology, Ports & Terminals | Emiratisation

Experience: 15+ years
Role Type: Onsite

We’re hiring a strategic research leader to head the AI and GCC intelligence division for a leading media and market insights firm. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in market research, thought leadership, and productized research offerings within the AI and GCC space.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and Grow a Research Team: Hire, mentor, and manage analysts, data scientists, and editors across AI, GCCs, and emerging tech domains. Set annual goals and ensure high-quality output.
• Drive Business Growth: Own the P&L for the research vertical. Build and manage budgets, identify new revenue streams, and partner with Sales & Marketing for go-to-market success.
• Own Research Products: Oversee core research assets like vendor quadrants, rankings, and data platforms. Launch new offerings aligned with market needs.
• Engage with Ecosystem: Lead vendor briefings and RFPs, maintain evaluation integrity, and cultivate relationships with startups and tech providers.
• Be a Thought Leader: Guide the creation of signature reports, whitepapers, and custom research. Represent the firm at conferences, webinars, and across media.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the key contact for clients and partners. Deliver insights that inform enterprise decisions and drive engagement.
• Ensure Methodology Excellence: Maintain rigorous standards in research design, data integrity, and tool use (Tableau, Python, R, etc.).

Ideal Candidate

• 15+ years in research, advisory, or consulting roles, ideally with market intelligence or tech focus
• Deep understanding of AI ecosystems, GCC trends, and vendor landscapes
• Strong P&L ownership experience and a track record of product launches
• Skilled in cross-functional leadership, strategic planning, and analytical storytelling
• Excellent communication skills and comfort engaging with C‑suite stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or MBA preferred

Success Metrics

• Research revenue growth and P&L health
• Launch of new research products and adoption rates
• Client satisfaction and renewal rates
• Vendor ecosystem coverage and turnaround speed
• Team engagement and retention
• External impact via citations, media, and event presence

Please reach out to Akanksha @ [e-mail] for more details.