Research Director, Semiconductor

This role is based in our Beijing office as remote worker. Role Overview: Omdia is seeking a qualified and motivated Research Director to head our China Semiconductor research practice. This role combines hands-on research expertise with team leadership and strategic oversight, managing a local team of 3 analysts. The Research Director will focus primarily on China Semiconductor Landscape research while maintaining responsibility for the entire China Semiconductor practice, including Semiconductor Manufacturing and Semiconductor Components (MCU, power semiconductors and sensors). The position reports directly to the Senior Director, Semiconductor Research and requires a balance of product delivery, strategic planning, and team management. The Research Director will work alongside functional teams located across multiple locations in Europe, APAC and North America. This role requires building and maintaining extensive industry networks, establishing thought leadership, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality market intelligence to our local and global client base. The Research Director will also be required to undertake domestic and international travel for research and business development purposes.

Responsibilities

Head China Semiconductor research practice; manage local team of 3 analysts; focus primarily on China Semiconductor Landscape research; maintain responsibility for entire China Semiconductor practice including Semiconductor Manufacturing and Semiconductor Components; report to Senior Director, Semiconductor Research; build and maintain extensive industry networks; establish thought leadership; ensure delivery of high-quality market intelligence; undertake domestic and international travel for research and business development; ensure comprehensive coverage across all areas of China Semiconductor research agenda; lead and coordinate primary market research through industry surveys, interviews, and field research; oversee creation of research deliverables including reports, topical analysis, custom research, and strategic consulting; manage team performance, goal setting, and career development; serve as lead analyst for key accounts; drive revenue growth through strategic client relationships; lead market-specific consulting projects; represent organization at key industry events as thought leader

Requirements

6+ years of experience in the China semiconductor industry; demonstrated understanding of China semiconductor trends and market dynamics, ecosystems, and supply chains; deep understanding of China semiconductor supply chain from foundry to components to applications, with the ability to 'connect the dots'; experience in tracking emerging technologies such as advanced packaging and chiplets; team leadership and management skills; advanced analytical capabilities with expertise in research methodologies and data management; expert proficiency in Excel for data building, manipulation, and pivot table creation; primary and secondary research coordination and execution; database development capabilities for market analysis and forecasting; research scoping abilities to identify new opportunities and evolve coverage; strong leadership presence with proven ability to influence across organizational structures; matrix management expertise for cross-functional collaboration; excellent presentation skills for client briefings and conference speaking; written communication excellence for research publications and reports; mentoring and training capabilities for colleague development; strategic thinking combined with operational execution capabilities; account management experience as lead analyst for strategic relationships; partnership development with internal teams and external stakeholders; commercial research agenda development aligned with market opportunities; thought leadership capabilities with proven ability to develop and communicate market insights; excellent communication skills for client presentations, conference speaking, and media interactions; independent work style with strong time management and proactive approach; networking abilities to build and maintain industry relationships; consulting experience in advisory and custom research projects

Benefits

Freedom & flexibility with time in office and remote; welcoming culture with in-person and online social events; Walk the World charity day; active diversity and inclusion networks; up to four days per year to volunteer with charity match funding; career development with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms, and LinkedIn Learning access; annual leave, birthday leave, and work from almost anywhere for up to four weeks a year; flexible range of personal benefits; company funded private medical cover; ShareMatch scheme with free matching shares; wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, healthy living subsidy, access to health apps; recognition for great work with global awards and kudos programmes; chance to collaborate with teams around the world