REF48242T-Senior Director - RNA

Company Description

WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), is a leading Business Process Management (BPM) company. We combine our deep industry knowledge with technology and analytics expertise to co-create innovative, digital-led transformational solutions with clients across 10 industries. We enable businesses in Travel, Insurance, Banking and Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods, Shipping and Logistics, Healthcare, and Utilities to re-imagine their digital future and transform their outcomes with operational excellence.We deliver an entire spectrum of BPM services in finance and accounting, procurement, customer interaction services and human resources leveraging collaborative models that are tailored to address the unique business challenges of each client. We co-create and execute the future vision of 400+ clients with the help of our 44,000+ employees.

Job Description

The Senior Director – Research and Analytics will lead research initiatives in executive talent, financial markets, and pharmaceutical research, leveraging advanced analytics, AI, and big data to drive key decisions. This role is for a data-driven leader capable of transforming research into actionable insights that influence business strategy and growth.Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute research strategies across multiple domains, including executive research, financial analysis, and pharmaceutical market insights. Lead initiatives that integrate AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics to enhance decision-making.Executive Talent Research: Lead research on talent trends, benchmarking C-suite leadership, and driving succession planning. Use big data and AI to track executive performance, identify talent gaps, and inform leadership acquisition strategies.Financial Research: Oversee the development of advanced financial models, risk analysis, and performance metrics. Conduct deep-dive competitive intelligence on markets, M&A activity, and revenue forecasting. Provide insights to guide strategic financial decisions.Pharmaceutical Research: Lead in-depth studies on global pharmaceutical markets, regulatory trends, and healthcare outcomes. Analyze clinical trial data, drug efficacy, and healthcare cost-effectiveness to inform pricing, market access, and product development strategies.Technology Integration: Implement big data platforms and AI-driven research methodologies. Leverage cloud-based architectures and machine learning algorithms for predictive analytics, enhancing talent acquisition, financial forecasting, and drug development insights.Natural Language Processing (NLP): Utilize NLP for text mining of clinical research papers, financial reports, and talent assessments. Extract sentiment analysis and trend insights from vast datasets to support business decision-making.Team Leadership: Build and manage a cross-functional team of data scientists, market researchers, financial analysts, and pharmaceutical experts. Foster innovation and promote continuous learning by encouraging the use of advanced research tools such as AI, ML, and automation.Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO, CFO, and CHRO. Translate research findings into actionable business strategies that influence leadership development, financial planning, and product innovation. Collaborate with HR, Finance, and R&D teams to align research insights with organizational goals.Governance and Compliance: Ensure adherence to ethical standards and regulatory compliance, including HIPAA for healthcare data and SEC regulations for financial research. Establish research protocols aligned with industry best practices for pharmaceutical and financial research, ensuring data integrity and transparency.Key Competencies:Advanced Research Methodologies: Expertise in executive, financial, and pharmaceutical research, with a focus on data-driven insights.AI & Big Data: Strong proficiency in AI, ML, and cloud-based architectures, transforming complex data into predictive analytics.Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven ability to manage diverse research teams and foster collaboration across functions.Industry Expertise: Deep understanding of trends in talent acquisition, financial markets, and pharmaceutical development.Ethical Compliance: Commitment to ethical research practices and regulatory standards, ensuring consistent and transparent processes.This role requires an expert in managing large-scale data-driven research initiatives, leading high-performing teams, and integrating technology into research to provide strategic insights across executive leadership, financial markets, and the pharmaceutical sector. The Senior Director will play a critical role in shaping the organization's growth through research-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

QualificationsEducation:Master’s or Ph.D. in Data Science, Economics, Business Analytics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Finance, or a related field.Professional certifications in financial research (CFA, FRM), pharmaceutical research (CPHQ, RAC), or executive talent research are a plus.Experience:12+ years of experience in research and analytics roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position overseeing executive, financial, or pharmaceutical research.Proven expertise in managing complex, technology-driven research functions with the ability to lead AI, ML, and big data initiatives.Strong experience in financial modeling, HEOR, clinical trial analysis, and market intelligence research.Experience with advanced analytics tools such as Python, R, SAS, SQL, and research platforms specific to pharma (e.g., Veeva, Medidata) and finance (e.g., Bloomberg, Capital IQ).Skills:Executive Talent Research Skills: Expertise in leadership assessments, executive performance metrics, and talent analytics.Financial Research Expertise: Advanced skills in financial modeling, risk assessment, investment analysis, and revenue forecasting.Pharmaceutical Research Acumen: In-depth knowledge of drug development processes, clinical trial data analysis, market access, and regulatory frameworks.Technical Competence: Strong proficiency in data analytics platforms (Python, R, Hadoop, TensorFlow) and visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker).AI/ML Integration Skills: Advanced knowledge of AI/ML algorithms and their application in predictive analytics, automation of workflows, and research methodologies.Communication and Influence: Exceptional ability to translate complex research findings into clear, actionable strategies for C-suite executives.Project Management: Strong experience in leading large-scale research projects across executive, financial, and pharma research domains.Key CompetenciesDeep Industry Expertise: Strong knowledge of the pharmaceutical, financial, and executive research landscapes, with a proven ability to generate industry-leading insights.Innovation and Technology-Driven Mindset: Proficiency in leveraging AI, ML, and advanced analytics tools to drive research innovation and business impact.Leadership and Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration between research, finance, HR, and product development functions.Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Ability to analyze complex data, forecast trends, and make strategic recommendations that drive value across different research domains.Ethical Research Practices: Strong understanding of regulatory and ethical guidelines in healthcare and financial research, ensuring compliance and data integrity.