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Research Manager - Insights (Expert Acquisition)

Guidepoint

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Overview
 
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. You will serve as the primary coordination point between the Associate team and the US-based moderator team, ensuring speed, quality, and advisor conversion.
 
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment, enjoys managing people, and is motivated by building systems that improve recruiting yield and call completion rates.
 
This is a hybrid position out of our Mumbai OR Pune office
Work Timing - US hours - 5:30pm IST to 2pm IST
 
What You’ll Do:
  • 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
What You Have:
  • 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
What We Offer:
  • Competitive compensation 
  • Employee medical coverage 
  • Central office location 
  • Entrepreneurial environment, autonomy, and fast decisions
  • Casual work environment 
About Guidepoint:
 
Guidepoint powers end-to-end research workflows for the world’s best research teams.
Backed by a global network of more than 2 million experts and over 1,600 employees, Guidepoint delivers real-time access to expertise, primary research, and actionable knowledge that help organizations make informed decisions. Through consultations, surveys, events, proprietary content, and AI-enabled tools, we support every stage of the decision-making process—from developing hypotheses and gathering insights to validating assumptions and building conviction for critical decisions.
At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, experts, and clients, which enables us to foster meaningful connections and a broad range of perspectives. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences can contribute and succeed.
 
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