Research Manager - Insights (Expert Acquisition)

The Insights team delivers high-quality research, market intelligence, and data-driven analysis to support clients' strategic and investment decisions. Working across industries-including healthcare and medtech-the team combines primary and secondary research with deep analytical capabilities to generate actionable insights. Team members collaborate closely with global stakeholders to translate complex information into clear, impactful outputs. As the Research Manager, Insights (India), you will lead a small pod of 2–3 Research Associates responsible for sourcing and recruiting experts for our teleconferences across sectors including technology, healthcare, consumer, industrials, energy, and financials. This is a player-coach role. You will actively execute recruiting mandates while also driving team performance, pipeline health, outreach quality, and operational discipline. Work Timing: US hours, 5:30pm IST to 2:00am IST.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end delivery of research and insights projects, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met; Manage a team of Research Associates; Coordinate across analysts, researchers, and stakeholders to execute project plans; Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with internal teams; Track project progress, manage risks, and proactively address bottlenecks; Ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality of insights and deliverables; Optimize workflows, processes, and tools to improve efficiency and scalability; Support resource allocation and prioritize workload across multiple concurrent projects; Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders on timelines and outcomes; Lead a small pod of 2–3 Research Associates sourcing and recruiting experts for teleconferences; Act as primary coordination point between the Associate team and the US-based moderator team

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university (e.g., Business, Economics, Life Sciences, or related field); 3+ years of experience in recruiting, lead generation, project management, consulting, research, or insights roles; Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; Strong team management, organizational, problem-solving, and prioritization skills; Ability to work US shifts; Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, Monday.com) and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint); Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere with minimal supervision; Strong focus on quality and attention to detail

Benefits

Competitive compensation; Employee medical coverage; Central office location; Entrepreneurial environment, autonomy, and fast decisions; Casual work environment