Strategy & Research Director in United States at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Strategy & Research Director in the United States.

This role sits at the intersection of technology foresight, strategic research, and executive communication, shaping how future trends in enterprise networking and AI-driven infrastructure are understood and translated into actionable insight. You will lead the development of research agendas that explore the evolving needs of businesses, governments, and digital ecosystems in an increasingly AI-centric world. Working across technical and non-technical domains, you will transform complex research findings into clear, influential narratives for internal leaders and external audiences. The position requires strong analytical rigor, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to connect macro trends with real-world business and technology implications. You will collaborate closely with product, engineering, and communications teams to ensure research directly informs strategy and innovation. This is a high-visibility role with significant influence on thought leadership and long-term strategic direction.

You will lead research strategy and insight generation to shape how future technology trends influence enterprise networking, AI adoption, and business transformation.

• Define and manage a research roadmap aligned with strategic business priorities and emerging technology trends.
• Conduct primary and secondary research to evaluate hypotheses about the future of networking, AI/ML, and digital infrastructure.
• Translate complex research findings into accessible outputs such as white papers, reports, articles, and executive briefings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, marketing, and communications to align insights with business strategy.
• Monitor global technology developments and macroeconomic trends to identify opportunities and risks.
• Engage with internal and external research communities to share knowledge and benchmark insights.
• Ensure research outputs influence decision-making and long-term strategic planning.

This role requires strong research expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to communicate complex technical ideas to diverse audiences.

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Economics, Business, or a related field (PhD preferred).
• Extensive experience in research design, execution, and communication in academic or industry settings.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with the ability to derive actionable insights from complex datasets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing high-quality thought leadership content.
• Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong strategic mindset with curiosity for emerging technologies, business models, and industry evolution.
• Experience in technology, telecom, or B2B environments is highly desirable.

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and geographic location
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, disability, and voluntary lifestyle benefits
• Performance-based bonus and incentive opportunities
• Flexible remote work environment
• Paid time off and wellbeing-focused programs
• Access to learning, development, and leadership resources
• Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture