Strategic Director, Research & Insights

The Institute of Internal Auditors; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is seeking a Director, Research & Insights to lead the Internal Audit Foundation's research agenda. Located hybrid in Lake Mary, FL, this role oversees a portfolio of studies and transforms data into insights that advance the internal audit profession.

You will manage a small team, collaborate with academic partners and sponsors, and publish high-impact research from concept to publication, strengthening the IIA's thought leadership globally.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in research, analytics, or related field.
• Experience designing and leading research projects (quantitative and qualitative).
• Experience presenting research to executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Foundation's annual research agenda aligned with priorities.
• Lead end-to-end research projects from design to publication.
• Collaborate with CREA, sponsors, academia, and external partners.
• Ensure rigorous methodologies aligned with best practices.
• Analyze data to produce actionable insights and thought leadership.
• Present findings to executives, boards, and industry audiences.
• Mentor and develop the Research & Insights team.
• Serve as an enterprise SME on methodology and trends.

Skills

Quantitative & qualitative research

Research design

Data storytelling

Leadership & mentorship

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in Research, Business, Education, Data Analytics, Social Sciences, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Qualtrics

Verint

SPSS

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Job description

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is seeking a Director, Research & Insights to lead the Internal Audit Foundation's research agenda. Located hybrid in Lake Mary, FL, this role oversees a portfolio of studies and transforms data into insights that advance the internal audit profession.

You will manage a small team, collaborate with academic partners and sponsors, and publish high-impact research from concept to publication, strengthening the IIA's thought leadership globally.