Research and Thought Leadership Manager

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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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