Associate Director, Battery Technology Research

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to our global battery research activities.
• This will cover all aspects of the automotive battery industry, including supply chain, technology trends, raw material value chain and the carbon footprint.
• Manage a highly capable, established and proactive team of seven battery analysts to deliver insights to our client base, leveraging proprietary data management tools and research methodologies.
• Bring new supply chain insights and data assets to market, working with subject matter experts to furnish them with first-class research and aligning them to well-defined industry needs, which you will help us define.
• Represent the business at industry events, presenting with confidence and conviction to reinforce our value preposition, whilst displaying comfort in networking environments to help build our brand and your network.
• Comfortable in outlining the content, methodology and value preposition of our research to existing and prospective clients.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to drive collaboration on key strategic topics for mutual cross-vertical benefit.

Requirements

• Preferably a degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical or Chemical Engineering. However, Business, I.T. or other science-based degree qualifications will be adequate if supported by relevant experience.
• Circa ten years industry experience of project or technical attribute delivery within the Automotive industry, be it directly or in the associated supply chain. This could be with manufacturers/OEMs, tier suppliers, research institutions, consultancies or similar companies. Your experience would be focused in areas such as research & development, market planning, advanced engineering or supply chain management.
• Fluency in English is essential. Any further languages beneficial.
• Knowledgeable in data manipulation techniques and full competency in Microsoft Excel-based software is essential. Further, more extensive understanding of data science and programming (e.g. KNIME, R, Python, MATLAB etc) is highly beneficial, as is working knowledge of the opportunities and limitations of commercial AI tools to support the research process.

Qualifications

Highly visible role serving as a platform for future growth in a dynamic organization at a fascinating juncture in both our history as a business and that of the wider industry.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in managing and leading a team.
• Knowledge of data manipulation techniques and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of data science and programming tools.
• Experience with commercial AI tools.

Benefits

Join a diverse, talented and intellectually curious team of analysts who are experts in their respective electrification areas, working creatively to build objective insights.

Pay

The compensation package is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and designed to accommodate the needs of the individual and the business.