





Mid-level research role with specialized skills and moderate employer brand leads to moderate competition.
Research skills transferable, but GCC consulting and publication experience increase domain specificity.
Explicit 5-8 years, published research, and advanced quantitative skills create stringent filters.
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Own the annual thought leadership research agenda for the Globalization Excellence practice, focusing on 2-3 deep, original research questions related to GCC business and workforce themes.
Design and execute multi-month empirical research projects, producing publishable reports, original frameworks, and practical tools that influence client advisory and business development.
Lead collaboration with consultants and senior leaders to integrate research outputs into live engagements, BD efforts, and capability development within the practice.
5-8 years of experience in research-intensive roles such as management consulting, economic research, policy analysis, think tanks, or academia.
Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university; advanced degrees like MBA, Master's, or PhD in relevant fields are advantageous but not mandatory.
Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills including statistical analysis (regression, survey design), qualitative synthesis, and framework development.
Experience working with or knowledge of the GCC / MENA business context is a strong advantage; exposure to senior stakeholder engagement is required.
Experienced researcher with a track record of original, published research outputs and development of applied frameworks or diagnostic tools relevant to GCC market.
Capable of managing complex, multi-month research projects independently and building scalable research infrastructure.
Operates at the intersection of rigorous research and practical consulting impact, with strengths in translating complex findings into actionable insights for senior executives.