Director of Analyst Relations & Strategy

Western Digital Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital Corporation is seeking a seasoned Analyst Relations leader to shape external perception through strategic engagement with IDC, Gartner, Forrester, and other analysts. You will orchestrate a calendar of briefings, manage evaluations, and deliver actionable intelligence to executives while coordinating with product marketing, PR, and corporate communications.

You will build relationships with top analysts, map coverage by priority areas, and scale the AR program.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Analyst Relations at a global enterprise tech company.
• Deep familiarity with the enterprise analyst ecosystem.
• Experience steering major evaluations (e.g., Magic Quadrant or Wave).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication; translate complex topics clearly.
• Comfort operating at the executive level with CEO and CPO exposure.
• Ability to anticipate analyst coverage impact on business.
• Experience in scaling teams or programs during growth or category shifts.
• Collaboration with PR, Investor Relations, and competitive intelligence.
• Curiosity, flexibility, and creative thinking.
• Team player who can also work independently and take risks.
• Experience at a leading brand is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications; advanced degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the analyst relations calendar with briefings and inquiries.
• Lead end-to-end analyst evaluations and manage submission timelines.
• Develop a tiered analyst coverage map aligned with business priorities.
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with key analysts and provide roadmap previews.
• Prepare executives for analyst interactions with briefing materials and Q&A prep.
• Synthesize analyst research into actionable internal intelligence.
• Monitor analyst sentiment and share of voice against competitors.
• Manage AR budget including contracts, renewals, and events.
• Collaborate with Product Marketing, PR, and Strategic Communications for messaging.
• Establish AR metrics and scale the program with playbooks and CRM.

Skills

Analyst Relations

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Public relations familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications

Advanced degree a plus

Job description

Western Digital Corporation is seeking a seasoned Analyst Relations leader to shape external perception through strategic engagement with IDC, Gartner, Forrester, and other analysts. You will orchestrate a calendar of briefings, manage evaluations, and deliver actionable intelligence to executives while coordinating with product marketing, PR, and corporate communications.

You will build relationships with top analysts, map coverage by priority areas, and scale the AR program.