Research Director, New Solutions, ARC
Core
Drive identification, testing, and adoption of innovative research methodologies, technologies, and AI capabilities to enable faster, better, and more efficient research delivery for clients.
Role type
Senior individual contributor research director
Builds
Insight-led research outcomes, validated innovation playbooks, and regional research solutions for the Arabia region
Domain
Market research, AI/automation, financial services
Required skills
research methodology design, AI/automation evaluation, vendor management, commercial negotiations, project governance, cross-functional influence, analytical reporting
Preferred skills
financial services domain knowledge, payments industry experience, retail/technology sector familiarity
Technologies
AI tools, automation platforms, research technology stacks
Responsibilities
Scout emerging research and AI capabilities, run proof-of-concepts, evaluate vendors, design research scoping and methodology, manage fieldwork procurement, maintain revenue and pipeline dashboards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
