Strategic Insights Director / Senior Director

NewtonX is a B2B insights company trusted by global innovators like Google, Microsoft, TikTok, DoorDash, Stripe, and Coinbase. Their research has been cited by Fortune, Forbes, TechCrunch, Adweek, and the Wall Street Journal, and they’ve raised $47M from investors including Two Sigma Ventures, Third Prime, XFund, and Citi Ventures.

About the Role

The NewtonX’s Strategic Insights (SI) team delivers high-impact research for clients to uncover critical business insights. This role is for a visionary leader and strategic thinker with expertise in data-driven decision-making. The SI Director / Senior Director will scale NewtonX’s professional services and shape insights-driven strategy for clients.

This position involves working with Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, and tech firms to design and execute research strategies that influence business decisions, investments, and growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to understand their strategic objectives, design custom research methodologies, and deliver measurable outcomes.

• Lead a team in designing and executing qualitative and quantitative research, including conjoint analysis, MaxDiff, pricing research, and segmentation studies.

• Collaborate with sales and client service teams to identify opportunities, consult on key business challenges, and position NewtonX as a trusted insights partner.

• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging research methodologies, contributing to NewtonX’s reputation as an innovator in the B2B research space.

• Build and lead a high-performing insights team, fostering a culture of curiosity, analytical excellence, and strategic thinking.

Who You Are

• 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 a strong commercial mindset, identifying and driving revenue opportunities through insights and thought leadership.

• Experience building, leading, managing, and mentoring research teams, fostering professional growth and innovation.

• Foundational strategic thinker with the ability to identify improvement areas in the infrastructure and processes of the SI department.

• Ability to challenge the status quo within the SI department and cross-functionally to elevate the company.

• Can drive projects and change independently, under pressure, with rigorous focus.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, or PhD) preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation – Base salary, annual performance bonus, and employee equity plan. (Salary may vary based on skills, experience, performance, and location.)

• Career growth and leadership opportunities.

• Excellent benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) match with immediate vesting.

• Health savings/flexible savings accounts and pre-tax commuter benefits.

• Paid time off – Vacation, holidays, sick, and parental leave.

• A diverse, collaborative, and innovative culture.

• Team events, happy hours, and company retreats.