Director, Research Innovation & Enablement

Cengage Group

Base: $138,200.00 - $180,000.00 usd; bonus: 25% an...
Not specified (assumed to be hybrid based on the nature of the role).
5+ years research operations experience
2+ years ai-enabled research tools
2+ years people management experience
Cengage Group is seeking a Director of Research Innovation & Enablement to lead the integration of AI capabilities into their research ecosystem. The role focuses on developing a community of researchers, enhancing research practices, and ensuring the ethical application of AI in research processes

Job Summary

  • This role defines and operationalizes an AI-enabled research strategy to accelerate insight generation while maintaining methodological rigor.
  • The Director will lead a high-performing community of researchers, equipping them with AI-powered tools and standardized playbooks to improve velocity.
  • Cengage offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including a discretionary incentive bonus program with a target of 25% annual compensation.

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Cengage Group is seeking a Director of Research Innovation & Enablement to lead the integration of AI capabilities into their research ecosystem. The role focuses on developing a community of researchers, enhancing research practices, and ensuring the ethical application of AI in research processes.

Salary

Base: $138,200.00 - $180,000.00 USD; Bonus: 25% Annual Target (Individual); Benefits: Comprehensive Total Rewards package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years research operations experience
  • 2+ years AI-enabled research tools
  • 2+ years people management experience
  • Qualitative and quantitative research methods
  • AI-augmented research system architecture
  • Ethical standards and privacy compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with agile sprint cycles
  • Background in education or EdTech markets
  • Prompt engineering expertise
  • Community platform management skills
  • Vendor coordination experience
  • Insight repository knowledge

Key Requirements

  • More than five years in research operations or market research
  • More than two years using AI-enabled research tools
  • Two or more years directing people
  • Strong project management proficiency
  • Ability to influence without authority

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