Manager – Strategic Insights & Impact (12 months Fixed Term Contract)

The Manager Strategic Insights & Impact will serve as a strategic partner to the Managing Director Taylor & Francis India supporting the organisations engagement with the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) programme and broader India research-policy ecosystem.

The role will combine data analysis research intelligence policy understanding and strategic storytelling to translate complex datasets market developments and stakeholder insights into compelling narratives that demonstrate the value and impact of ONOS and Taylor & Francis contribution to Indias research ecosystem.

Closing date for applications: Friday 9th October 2026. 

Key Responsibilities

1. ONOS Data Analytics & Insights

• Analyse and track ONOS-related data to identify trends opportunities gaps and emerging patterns in research access usage publishing and institutional engagement.
• Develop dashboards reports and executive-level analyses translating data into actionable insights.

2. Strategic Narrative Development

• Convert complex data and research findings into clear compelling narratives for senior government and institutional stakeholders.
• Develop evidence-led narratives around the impact of ONOS on research accessibility research integrity international collaboration and impact
• Develop India-specific thought leadership and impact narratives that position Taylor & Francis as a strategic partner in Indias research transformation.

3. Executive & Policy Support

• Act as a strategic advisor to the India MD on ONOS research policy and the evolving Indian scholarly communications landscape.
• Prepare briefing notes talking points presentations speeches policy submissions and stakeholder communications for the MD.
• Translate policy developments government announcements and sector trends into strategic implications and recommended actions for Taylor & Francis.
• Monitor ecosystem intelligence across ONOS ANRF NEP research funding and research assessment.
• Develop intelligence on Indias research priorities funding landscape and institutional needs.

5. Impact Measurement & Storytelling

• Establish frameworks to measure and communicate the impact of ONOS and Taylor & Francis participation.
• Develop institutional and researcher success stories supported by robust data.

6. Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work with GTM and Content leads to bring together different sources of intelligence.
• Partner with institutions and researchers to gather qualitative insights customer feedback that complement quantitative data.
• Support senior leadership engagement with government departments policymakers academic leaders research institutions and funders.

Key Deliverables

The role will be expected to develop:

• Quarterly ONOS Research & Publishing Intelligence Reports
• MD briefing packs and policy intelligence notes
• ONOS impact case studies and researcher stories
• Thought leadership articles speeches and opinion pieces

What success looks like in this role

Within the first 1218 months the role should establish a credible evidence base around ONOS and its impact strengthen Taylor & Francis strategic conversations with government and research stakeholders and enable the India MD to speak with greater authority on Indias evolving research ecosystem.

Ultimately the role will help position Taylor & Francis not simply as a content provider under ONOS but as a strategic partner contributing to Indias ambitions for a more accessible inclusive high-quality and globally competitive research ecosystem.

This is a fixed term contract role.

Qualifications :

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Significant experience in strategic insights policy research analytics communications research intelligence higher education or scholarly publishing is preferrable.
• Strong ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative data and translate it into strategic insights.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas to senior audiences.
• Experience with data visualisation tools.

Additional Information :

Location: 

• You must have the right to work and live in India.
• The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our New Delhi office to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office location to collaborate as required. There is an expectation for a minimum of 3 days per week in-person time.
• We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. Thats why we work in-person with each other or with customers and partners three days a week or more. When youre not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces like at conference you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

We want all our candidates to shine in our recruitment process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure you are able to show us your best self. This could include having the application form in a different format more time for questions or anything else please ask us we are happy to be flexible! Please contact   

Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis: 

If youre excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience dont fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and make a contribution regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources incentives and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy balanced life. 

Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits develops and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non-merit based factor. 

If you have a disability or face another barrier and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and/or in the advertised position please contact your talent acquisition partner. Your request will be reviewed and considered in the strictest confidence.

We genuinely care about our colleagues promoting work-life balance wellbeing and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: better yet check out our LinkedIn Life Page highlighting our accomplishments employees and company culture. Its also a good way of meeting our recruitment team who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time