Head of Insights and Data, IANS Research
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Information security insights & CISO guidance
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Information security insights & CISO guidance
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To provide experience-based security insights for Chief Information Security Officers and their teams.
Role
Who you are
- 15+ years of experience in B2B research, analysis, consulting or strategy for busy senior executives
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex technical topics into actionable insights
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and exceptional analytical, writing, and presentation skills
- Strong leadership and people development capabilities. Proven experience leading research or analyst teams in a professional services, advisory, or information services firm to produce influential, data-driven reports and frameworks
- Skilled in survey design, data visualization, and research tools (e.g., Tableau, SPSS, Qualtrics)
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity markets, enterprise security functions, and regulatory environments is a plus
What the job involves
- The Head of Insights and Data will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of IANS’ client-facing research and content portfolio
- This includes proprietary reports, benchmarking data, insight-driven events, and timely analysis of emerging cybersecurity issues
- This executive will oversee the creation of high-impact deliverables that empower CISOs and their teams to make better decisions, navigate complexity, and stay ahead of threats
- The ideal candidate brings deep analytical expertise, experience with data products, editorial excellence, and a passion for innovation, along with strong leadership and collaboration skills
- Define and lead the company’s research & data strategy, aligning with business objectives, faculty expertise and client needs
- Shape the multi-year content roadmap, identifying and prioritizing key topics for our CISO clients, and developing a scalable data acquisition strategy
- Collaborate with other members of the management team (e.g., Chief Product Officer) to create content for new product offerings and advisory services
- Ensure research outputs reflect IANS’s brand and value proposition: practical, timely, and deeply relevant to cybersecurity leaders
- Lead a multidisciplinary research team (reporters, quantitative analysts, editors, visual designers, data scientists, event programmers, subject matter experts)
- Design and implement more data-intensive research methodologies (quantitative surveys, market modeling, data analysis) than IANS currently offers
- Maintain editorial excellence and analytical integrity across all published outputs
- Manage external research partnerships, association collaborations (e.g., ISACs), and data vendors
- Partner with IANS’s Faculty of ~170 independent cybersecurity experts to co-create content that resonates with our client base of ~1,000 North American CISOs and their teams
- Ensure Faculty insights are effectively captured, synthesized, and translated into actionable client deliverables
- Represent IANS as a thought leader at industry events, webinars, and executive briefings
- Contribute to the development of event agendas and keynote themes
- Work closely with the faculty, as well as product, marketing, and sales teams, to ensure research outputs drive client engagement, retention, and growth
- Oversee research budgets, timelines, and quality assurance processes
- Monitor performance metrics and continuously improve research operations for scale and impact
Our take
Amidst the escalating threats and regulatory demands in the cybersecurity sector, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) face a daunting array of challenges. IANS steps in as a trusted ally, offering tailored solutions to address these pressing issues.
Through its practitioner-led model and collaboration with seasoned experts, IANS provides independent research, advisory services and a community platform. It provides CISOs with subscription-based support content, professional development opportunities and consulting services, enabling them to navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape with confidence.
With a strategic investment from the Apax Digital Funds, IANS is poised for accelerated growth and innovation. This partnership will fuel product development, expand the company's value proposition and enhance its go-to-market strategies, solidifying its position as the leader in the InfoSec decision support space.
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Company benefits
- 401(k) Program
- Employee Recognition
- Health Coverage
- Pre-Taxed Benefits
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Work/Life Balance
Company HQ
Downtown, Boston, MA
Leadership
Phil Gardner
(Founder & CEO)Founded IANS in 2001 and has served as the CEO ever since. Prior to this, they founded Provant where they served as the Vice President. They also worked as an Associate at McKinsey & Company.
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