R&D Lead- AdTech & Media

5 - 10 years

7 - 11 Lacs

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Role Overview


At DataBeat, R&;D is not a support function it is a strategic pillar. Over the last three years, our
dedicated R&D team has driven measurable impact across delivery quality, employee capability building,
and external brand credibility. As the scope and ambition of our R&D initiatives continue to grow, we
are looking for an R&D Lead who can take full ownership of this function and help build the team and
practice we envision.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving complex industry problems, and is
motivated by building long-term capability rather than short-term outputs.

Key Objectives of the Role

The R&D Lead will be responsible for driving impact across three core dimensions:

1. Improving delivery quality across client accounts

2. Elevating employee knowledge, competitiveness, and industry relevance

3. Strengthening DataBeat s brand as a thought leader and strategic advisor


Roles & Responsibilities

1. Delivery Excellence R&D Client Impact

Own and scale account-level R&D audits to assess delivery quality, identify gaps, and
recommend measurable improvements
Partner closely with Delivery Managers and Account Leads to help achieve client-defined goals
and KPIs
Act as an internal escalation point for complex delivery challenges and problem-solving
initiatives
Drive cross-functional recommendations by connecting insights across Yield, AdOps, Data, Tech, and Strategy teams
Design and deliver structured enablement and training programs that directly improve account performance and client outcomes

2. Employee Knowledge, Capability & Competitiveness

Define and execute a long-term R&D learning roadmap aligned with industry evolution and
client needs
Own and expand internal initiatives such as HackAdTech, knowledge sessions, and competitive
learning formats (eg, quizzes, challenges, simulations)
Identify skill gaps across teams and proactively design programs to bridge them
Foster a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and continuous learning across the organization
Ensure DataBeat teams stay ahead of industry trends across AdTech, Media, AI, Programmatic,
and Analytics.

3. Thought Leadership, Brand & Market Enablement

Own the R&D content charter in collaboration with BD and Marketing teams
Lead the creation of high-quality knowledge assets including:
Industry benchmarking reports
Case studies and success stories
Opinion-led blogs and trend analysis
Technical and strategic whitepapers
Support webinars, panels, and external events by shaping narratives, topics, and positioning DataBeat alongside industry leaders
Enable BD and Marketing teams with credible, insight-driven content that strengthens sales conversations and market perception

4. R&D Team Leadership & Practice Building

Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing R&D team as initiatives expand
Define clear ownership, prioritization frameworks, and execution rhythms across R&D initiatives
Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term strategic R&D investments
Collaborate with senior leadership to evolve R&D into a consulting-led practice over time
Establish metrics to measure R&D impact across delivery, people, and brand outcomes

Shift Timings: US- shift

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