Strategic Insights, Director​/Sr. Director

NewtonX is a B2B insights company trusted by the world's most innovative companies to make high-stakes decisions with confidence. We combine a verified network of business professionals with AI-powered research tools to deliver research intelligence faster, more precise, and more defensible than traditional methods.

Our clients include Google, Microsoft, Tik Tok, Door Dash, Stripe, and Coinbase. Our research has been cited by Fortune, Forbes, Tech Crunch, Adweek, and the Wall Street Journal.

NewtonX has raised $47M from investors including Two Sigma Ventures, Third Prime, XFund, and Citi Ventures.

The SI Director / Senior Director will work closely with Fortune 500 companies, leading financial institutions, technology firms, and more to design and execute research strategies that directly influence business decisions, investments, and growth initiatives.

• Shape Client Strategy with Data-Driven Insights Partner with clients to understand their strategic objectives, design custom research methodologies, and deliver recommendations that drive measurable outcomes.
• Develop & Oversee High-Impact Research Lead a team in designing and executing both qualitative and quantitative research, with a specific focus on marketing, customer, and product research. Advanced methodologies to be run include conjoint analysis, Max Diff, pricing research, and segmentation studies.
• Drive Commercial Growth & Client Relationships Collaborate with sales and client service teams to identify opportunities, consult on key business challenges, and position NewtonX as a trusted insights partner.
• Enhance Thought Leadership & Innovation Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging research methodologies, contributing to NewtonX’s reputation as an innovator in the B2B research space.
• Mentor & Develop Talent Build and lead a high-performing insights team, fostering a culture of curiosity, analytical excellence, and strategic thinking.

• 10+ years of experience in market research or strategic insights
• Proven expertise in designing and leading complex quantitative and qualitative research studies
• Strong knowledge of survey methodologies, data analytics, and statistical modeling (e.g., conjoint analysis, regression, segmentation)
• Experience using data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, R, Python, Tableau, Power BI) to extract actionable insights
• Track record of executive-level storytelling, distilling complex findings into clear, compelling narratives for business leaders
• Trusted client partner with strong commercial mindset, with the ability to identify and drive revenue opportunities through insights and thought leadership
• Experience building, leading, managing and mentoring research teams, fostering both professional growth and innovation
• Foundational strategic thinker with the ability to identify improvement areas in the infrastructure and processes of the SI department
• Challenge the status quo within the SI department but also in cross-functional departments to help elevate the company to the next level
• Can drive projects and change independently, under pressure and with rigorous focus
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, or PhD) preferred

• Competitive…