Research Lead

EML Group

Newcastle

1 week ago

Newcastle

1 week ago

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Research Lead

EML, a leading Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Claims Management business, is seeking a Research Lead to join their Client Solutions team. This hybrid role involves strategic leadership of the research and white paper program, ensuring commercial alignment and evidence-based insights. The position is available part-time or full-time as a 12-month secondment, based in New South Wales, Queensland, or Victoria.

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Hybrid

Full-time

Entry Level

Research

Program Governance

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, AU

Work Model

Hybrid

Employment Type

Full-time; Part-time; 12-month secondment

Experience Level

Not Applicable

Contract Length

12 months

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

ResearchProgram GovernanceStakeholder ManagementBudget ManagementRisk Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationAnalyticalStrategic MindsetCollaborationPublic SpeakingTime Management

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 LeadershipProgram ManagementHybrid12-month secondmentNewcastleAustralia

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