Senior Researcher at Global Economics & Strategy Think Tank · Delhi, Gurugram, Noida · 3 - 5 years · ₹7L - ₹8L / yr · Posted 18 Feb 2022

Pioneered over the last 25 years by an eminent professor at Harvard Business School, this independent body effectively conducts indigenous research, offers academic and executive courses, extends advisory services to the Government and corporates as well as organises various events. It studies competitiveness of nations, regions and cities and generates suitable guidelines for business ventures and those in governance. It indeed offers unique and relevant solutions for socio-economic problems.
What you will do:
- Leading a team of researchers in certain projects, if and when required by the business
- Understanding the competitive landscape within each market
- Proposing research studies that will lead to impactful business decisions
- Developing and establishing a well-defined roadmap before starting a research project
- Working hand-in-hand with the business in understanding the various market, economic or such questions which are to be answered through relevant research
- Designing the research methodology and also Identifying and locating relevant information related to the particular research
- Identifying various data sources, collecting and analyzing data relevant to the research topic and also supporting in report-writing
- Performing statistical and qualitative analysis of data related to markets and competitors
- Planning and implementing project research processes and methodologies
- Monitoring the project output, analyzing the final conclusion and utility of the same in line with the business needs
Desired Candidate Profile
What you need to have:
- Masters in Economics or Public Policy is a must
- 3 – 5 years of experience in managing research process and outcomes
- Excellent communication skills and exceptional attention to details
- Ability to gather relevant data from various sources
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills
- Experience in leading a team of researchers is preferred

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What we are looking for
8+ years of experience in consumer insights, market research, strategy consulting, social intelligence, cultural insights, or a related research environment.
Experience independently owning custom research projects—from ambiguous brief through analysis,
synthesis, recommendation, and client presentation.
Strong qualitative and quantitative reasoning. You can work with both nuance and numbers without
overstating what the data proves.
Exceptional PowerPoint or Google Slides craft: storyline, executive writing, information hierarchy, charts, visual examples, and disciplined editing.
A portfolio of client-ready research decks or case studies that demonstrates synthesis and
storytelling—not merely attractive slide design.
Confident client presence and clear spoken communication, including experience presenting to senior
stakeholders and navigating difficult questions.
Hands-on fluency with modern AI tools for research and creative production. You know how to
prompt, critique, verify, refine, and combine outputs into work that does not feel machine-generated.
High ownership, speed, curiosity, and composure in a startup where priorities can move quickly and
important projects can arrive with short timelines.
You will stand out if you have
Experience in beauty, personal care, food and beverage, nutrition, home care, or another consumer category.
Agency-side experience managing multiple clients and deadlines without sacrificing quality.
Experience with social/video intelligence, digital ethnography, online communities, search, reviews, or
creator/influencer data.
A strong visual instinct and comfort using image-generation or design-assistance tools to make
abstract insights tangible.
Experience leading or mentoring researchers, even if you have not formally managed a large team.







