Leads consumer and market insights for Yahoo Ads, partnering with sales and go-to-market teams to develop data-driven narratives, audience profiles, vertical trends, case studies, and client materials. Uses Yahoo first-party data, syndicated research, quantitative and qualitative methods, and generative AI tools to accelerate research. Builds validated analytical templates and self-service resources, collaborates on reporting pipelines and dashboards, and translates complex findings into executive-ready presentations. The summary above was generated by AI

A Little About Us

The Yahoo Ads Commercial Insights team translates billions of first-party consumer signals and market intelligence into actionable commercial strategy. We act as strategic partners to Yahoo’s Direct Sales, Client Solutions, and Go-to-Market leadership, empowering sellers with high-impact audience narratives, vertical trends, and data-driven case studies that drive revenue across Yahoo’s omni-channel advertising portfolio.

A Lot About You / About the Role

We are seeking a consultative, strategically minded Insights Lead to steer insights development and commercial storytelling for key client verticals. In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex data ecosystems and executive-level sales execution. You bring deep expertise in digital advertising research, combined with an open, experimental mindset toward leveraging modern AI tools to accelerate market synthesis, automate repetitive research workflows, and uncover differentiated trends. You exercise exceptional analytical judgment-understanding not only how to extract valuable signals from complex datasets, but also how to validate, govern, and package them into compelling market-facing narratives or Yahoo Ads’ suite of products., * Partner with stakeholders in Ad Sales and Go-to-Market Strategy teams to gather insights needs about industries, audiences and media consumption trends, that inform sales narratives and client pitches.

• Select and apply appropriate data collection methods leveraging a combination of quantitative methodologies: data mining, analytics, and primary or secondary research.
• Formulate and execute quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, identify consumer trends by mining Yahoo first-party data; leverage syndicated intelligence tools (Comscore, MRI-Simmons, GWI) for audience sizing and consumer profiling.
• Identify and implement AI-assisted workflows (utilizing LLMs such as Claude and NotebookLM) to rapidly analyze, summarize, and cross-reference multi-source industry research, cutting narrative turnaround time while elevating narrative depth.
• Architect and validate repeatable, AI-augmented analytical templates and self-serve resources that equip sales teams to answer complex vertical questions independently.
• Collaborate with internal Business Intelligence and Data Engineering teams to define requirements for automated reporting pipelines, client dashboards, and advanced attribution tools.
• Translate complex data and consumer behavioral shifts into visually compelling executive presentations, collateral, and external-facing industry case studies., Leads a strategic insights team analyzing product development productivity, operating models, workflows, and AI adoption. Frames hypotheses, conducts quantitative analysis and experiments, evaluates delivery and business outcomes, and translates findings into executive recommendations. Partners with Product Operations, Technology, Product, and Finance to implement actions, track adoption, and measure results. Establishes analytical standards, communicates with senior leaders, and develops a high-performing analytics team., Artificial Intelligence * Healthtech * Machine Learning * Natural Language Processing * Biotech * Pharmaceutical Owns the global operational backbone of the InsightXplorer medical insights platform, including access provisioning, licensing, user administration, request intake and triage, hosting coordination, governance, reporting, metrics, workload visibility, and resource oversight. The role manages competing priorities across regions, coordinates recurring team cadences, supports leadership-ready reporting, and oversees contracted resources while collaborating with technical partners and cross-functional stakeholders. Top Skills: Access GovernanceAnalytics PlatformsData Platform OperationsInsightxplorer Pfizer

A strong analytical background, communication and problem-solving skills, plus a solid understanding of digital advertising are essential., * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 8+ years of experience in consumer insights, media analytics, or market research with strong customer-facing, consultative expertise within the digital advertising, media publisher, or agency ecosystem.
• Demonstrated track record leading consultative research initiatives that directly support enterprise sales, client growth, or brand marketing strategies.
• Hands-on experience using generative AI platforms and structured prompting to accelerate qualitative and quantitative research synthesis, report summarization, or workflow automation.
• Strong proficiency with digital advertising measurement frameworks, audience segmentation, and syndicated market research tools (e.g., Comscore, MRI-Simmons, GWI, or similar).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SQL or other data extraction languages and tools (e.g., R, Python).
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI).
• Demonstrated proficiency using AI tools (e.g., Claude, NotebookLM) to accelerate analysis, synthesize research, and develop sales-facing tools and interfaces.
• Proficiency in syndicated research tools (e.g. Comscore, MRI, Simmons, GWI, etc.).
• A solid combination of analytical and communication skills, with a keen attention to detail and a strong commitment to ensuring data accuracy.
• Deep experience designing primary research studies, survey instruments (e.g., Qualtrics), and managing third-party research vendor partnerships.
• Proven ability to operate autonomously in ambiguous, high-growth environments, with a strong focus on continuous learning, workflow innovation, and data integrity.

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The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

The compensation for this position ranges from $90,750.00 - $188,750.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience.The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more., 12 Days Ago In-Office or Remote 177K-294K Annually Senior level 177K-294K Annually Senior level Artificial Intelligence * Healthtech * Machine Learning * Natural Language Processing * Biotech * Pharmaceutical Leads the architecture, development, and evolution of Pfizer’s global Medical Insights platform. Translates regional and business needs into scalable technical requirements, sequences roadmap work, coordinates infrastructure and technology partners, and evaluates new data sources, analytics methods, and AI approaches. Partners with stakeholders to deliver platform value, guide technical decisions, and support change management. Requires strong cross-functional influence, technical communication, and experience building data or analytics platforms in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or technology environments. Top Skills: Ai/MlAnalytics PlatformsData VisualizationDataikuPythonTableau

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