Research Director, Semiconductor

This role is based in our NEO Building office.

Role Overview

Omdia is seeking a qualified and motivated Research Director to head our China Semiconductor research practice. This role combines hands-on research expertise with team leadership and strategic oversight, managing a local team of 3 analysts. The Research Director will focus primarily on China Semiconductor Landscape research while maintaining responsibility for the entire China Semiconductor practice, including Semiconductor Manufacturing and Semiconductor Components (MCU, power semiconductors and sensors). The position reports directly to the Senior Director, Semiconductor Research and requires a balance of product delivery, strategic planning, and team management.

The Research Director will work alongside functional teams located across multiple locations in Europe, APAC and North America. This role requires building and maintaining extensive industry networks, establishing thought leadership, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality market intelligence to our local and global client base. The Research Director will also be required to undertake domestic and international travel for research and business development purposes.

Research Leadership & Strategy

• China Semiconductor Practice Oversight: Ensure comprehensive coverage across all areas of the China Semiconductor research agenda. Ensuring the evolution of products and scoping of new products to reflect evolving technologies and market dynamics
• Primary Market Research: Lead and coordinate extensive primary research through industry surveys, interviews, and field research
• Content Development: Oversee creation of high-quality research deliverables, including reports, topical analysis on emerging technologies and trends, custom research projects, and strategic consulting.
Team Management & Development

• Team Leadership: Manage a local team of 3 analysts, including performance management, goal setting, and career development
• Operational Excellence: Ensure on-time and high-quality delivery by monitoring and managing research outputs and methodologies, coordinating research activities timelines and deliverable schedules, and ensuring cross-team and cross-Omdia collaboration
• Practice Strategy: Working closely with product management and others, develop and execute strategic initiatives such as portfolio evolution, new service development, identifying market opportunities, and trends
Commercial & Client Engagement

• Commercial Focus: Serve as lead analyst for key accounts while driving revenue growth through strategic client relationships. Build and maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders and decision-makers
• Revenue Generation: Collaborate with the product, sales and marketing teams to support go-to-market strategies and drive business growth
• Custom Consulting: Lead market-specific consulting projects tailored to client requirements and strategic objectives
• Thought Leadership: Serve as the face of our organization at key industry events, sparking engaging discussions and driving impactful conversations in the market. Build and maintain position as a leading expert through regular publication of market insights and trend analysis, industry commentary, conference presentations, and panel participation

Department: Informa TechTarget
Function: Analyst
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level