Research Lead

EML Group

Melbourne

1 week ago

Melbourne

1 week ago

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Research Lead

EML, a leading workers compensation and personal injury claims management company, is seeking a Research Lead to join their Client Solutions team. This role involves leading the research and white paper strategy, overseeing governance, and collaborating with stakeholders to produce evidence-based insights. The position is a 12-month secondment, offers hybrid working, and can be full-time or part-time.

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Hybrid

Full-time

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, AU

Work Model

Hybrid working is supported

Employment Type

Full-time or part-time

Experience Level

Proven experience leading research or thought leadership programs

Contract Length

12 months

Core Qualifications

Soft Skills

analytical skillswritten communicationverbal communicationstakeholder managementstrategic thinkingpublic speakingcollaborationcoachingleadership

Key Responsibilities

•Lead and manage EML's research and white paper strategy, ensuring alignment to growth and enterprise priorities
•Establish and oversee the annual research and white paper program, including topic selection, sequencing, delivery timelines and quality standards
•Act as the central point of coordination across business units, actuaries, researchers, subject matter experts, universities and specialist partners
•Undertake the program management, including budget management, cost control, governance and return on investment
•Develop business cases, funding proposals and investment recommendations for research initiatives
•Ensure strong governance, risk management, reporting and benefits realisation across the program
•Oversee the end-to-end delivery of research outputs, ensuring rigour, clarity and consistency
•Lead, coach and support research contributors, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
•Work closely with Strategy and Growth, Partnerships and Distribution and Marketing & Communications to translate research into compelling, market-facing insights
•Support the release to market and present findings across multiple channels including conferences, employer sessions, masterclass's, podcasts and virtual + in person events

Research LeadInsuranceWorkers CompensationThought LeadershipStrategyHybridSecondmentFull-timePart-timeMelbourne

Key Responsibilities

•Lead and manage EML's research and white paper strategy, ensuring alignment to growth and enterprise priorities

•Establish and oversee the annual research and white paper program, including topic selection, sequencing, delivery timelines and quality standards

•Act as the central point of coordination across business units, actuaries, researchers, subject matter experts, universities and specialist partners

•Undertake the program management, including budget management, cost control, governance and return on investment

•Develop business cases, funding proposals and investment recommendations for research initiatives

•Ensure strong governance, risk management, reporting and benefits realisation across the program

•Oversee the end-to-end delivery of research outputs, ensuring rigour, clarity and consistency

•Lead, coach and support research contributors, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement

•Work closely with Strategy and Growth, Partnerships and Distribution and Marketing & Communications to translate research into compelling, market-facing insights

•Support the release to market and present findings across multiple channels including conferences, employer sessions, masterclass's, podcasts and virtual + in person events