Policy Communications Research Lead — Remote

OpenAI; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 347,000 - 385,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI is seeking a Research Lead, Policy Communications to build and lead a rigorous mixed-methods research program. You will design qualitative and quantitative studies, shape durable research practices, and translate findings into practical guidance for Policy, Communications, Product, and other partners.

The role supports a hybrid model with 3 days in office in San Francisco or remote work, including relocation assistance for new employees.

Qualifications

• Experience leading public-opinion, policy, or behavioral research in complex environments.
• Expertise in survey methods, questionnaire design, sampling, weighting, panel quality, and experimentation.
• Strong qualitative research skills including interviews and focus groups.
• Ability to translate research into policy, communications, and product recommendations.
• Experience managing research vendors, budgets, timelines, privacy, and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a mixed-methods research program from questions to reports.
• Design quantitative research including surveys, sampling, weighting, and analysis.
• Lead qualitative research with interviews and focus groups; synthesize findings.
• Translate findings into executive-ready recommendations for multiple partners and build reusable tools.

Skills

Mixed-methods

Quantitative research

Qualitative research

Survey design

Longitudinal studies

Sampling

Questionnaire design

Data analysis

Research ethics

Policy communication

Job description

OpenAI is seeking a Research Lead, Policy Communications to build and lead a rigorous mixed-methods research program. You will design qualitative and quantitative studies, shape durable research practices, and translate findings into practical guidance for Policy, Communications, Product, and other partners.

The role supports a hybrid model with 3 days in office in San Francisco or remote work, including relocation assistance for new employees.