Senior Research Lead, Policy Communications (Remote)

Showcify, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work model

Remote-friendly

Job summary

OpenAI is seeking a senior Research Lead, Policy Communications, to build a rigorous research program that informs policy, communications, product, and compliance partners. You will design and manage mixed-methods studies, translate findings into clear recommendations, and help teams communicate complex topics accurately and responsibly.

You will design quantitative surveys and longitudinal studies, oversee sampling and analysis, and lead qualitative research to understand how people interpret

Qualifications

• Senior mixed-methods research leader with strong quantitative and qualitative expertise.
• Experience leading public-opinion, communications, policy, market, or behavioral research.
• Deep survey-methods expertise: questionnaire design, sampling, weighting, experimentation.
• Ability to translate research into clear communications and actionable policy/product recommendations.
• Proven ability to influence senior cross-functional partners with evidence-based decisions.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a mixed-methods research program from questions to reporting.
• Design rigorous quantitative research including surveys and longitudinal studies.
• Lead qualitative research: interviews and focus groups to inform policy communications.
• Turn findings into executive-ready reports with practical recommendations.

Skills

Mixed-methods research

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative research

Survey design

Policy communications

Stakeholder collaboration

Vendor management

Job description

OpenAI is seeking a senior Research Lead, Policy Communications, to build a rigorous research program that informs policy, communications, product, and compliance partners. You will design and manage mixed-methods studies, translate findings into clear recommendations, and help teams communicate complex topics accurately and responsibly.

You will design quantitative surveys and longitudinal studies, oversee sampling and analysis, and lead qualitative research to understand how people interpret