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Research and Thought Leadership Manager

Research and Thought Leadership Manager

3 - 8 years

16 - 20 Lacs

bengaluru

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research editorial storytelling market research media knowledge management analytical skills journalism economics stakeholder management leadership visual storytelling agile data visualization architecture communication skills

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Job Type

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Job Description

Research & Thought Leadership Manager

About the Role

The Research & Thought Leadership Manager is responsible for shaping EYs market-facing point of view by leading rigorous research and developing insight-driven thought leadership that advances our brand and supports key business priorities. This role integrates deep analytical capability with strong editorial leadership to create content that influences clients, media, and the broader marketplace.

Key Responsibilities

Research Strategy & Insight Development

Lead end-to-end research programsmarket scans, trend analyses, competitive intelligence, expert interviews, and data synthesis.

Identify emerging themes, opportunity areas, and market shifts that can inform EYs strategic direction and content priorities.

Translate research findings into actionable insights that strengthen EYs relevance and leadership in the marketplace.

Thought Leadership Development

Develop high-impact thought leadership assets including flagship reports, whitepapers, executive POVs, articles, and insight briefs.

Craft clear, compelling narratives that communicate complex ideas in a simple, authoritative manner.

Ensure content aligns with EYs messaging architecture, brand tone, and quality standards.

Stakeholder & SME Collaboration

Partner with business leaders, partners, and subject-matter experts to shape viewpoints and validate insights.

Facilitate research interviews, ideation discussions, and content development workshops.

Manage stakeholder expectations, review cycles, and approvals with professionalism and clarity.

Content Transformation & Multi-Format Storytelling

Convert research outputs into integrated content formatsvideos, infographics, social campaigns, leadership presentations, and digital experiences.

Support studio teams with data-backed scripts and narrative structures for visual storytelling.

Maintain message discipline and consistency across all channels.

Measurement, Governance & Knowledge Management

Develop frameworks to measure the impact, reach, and resonance of thought leadership content.

Maintain a central repository of insights, research summaries, and thought leadership assets.

Establish standard processes for research methodology, content development, and approvals.

Skills & Attributes

Research & Analytical Skills

Strong capability in market research, data interpretation, trend identification, and synthesis.

Ability to conduct structured primary and secondary research using reputable resources.

Comfort with data visualization principles and insight storytelling.

Editorial Excellence

Outstanding writing, editing, and narrative-building abilities.

Ability to simplify complex subjects into senior-leader-ready messaging.

Expertise in producing concise insight summaries and long-form content.

Leadership & Collaboration

Strong stakeholder management, influence, and communication skills.

Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams (content, design, digital, studio) to deliver integrated content.

High level of project ownership, prioritization, and disciplined execution.

Personal Attributes

Curiosity-driven mindset with a passion for insights and storytelling.

High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Proactive, agile, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.

Qualifications

Masters/Bachelors degree in Communications, Journalism, Economics, Business, Public Policy, or a related field.

812 years of experience in research, insights, consulting, thought leadership, or strategic communications.

Experience in professional services, advisory, or enterprise-level research environments preferred.

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