Vice President, Research & Validation Job at Confidential, Philadelphia, PA

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  • Confidential
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Vice President, Research & Validation

About the Company

Accomplished publisher & distributor of children's books & multimedia

Industry
Publishing

Type
Public Company

Founded
1920

Employees
5001-10,000

Categories

  • Education
  • EdTech
  • B2C
  • E-commerce
  • Publishing
  • Bharatiya Janata Party
  • Bollywood
  • Book Club
  • Books
  • Business Services
  • Characters
  • Child Development
  • Children's Books
  • Classroom
  • Commercial Printing
  • Delhi
  • Educator
  • Family
  • Games
  • Harry Potter
  • India
  • Kids
  • Libraries
  • Literacy
  • Media & Internet
  • Newspapers & News Services
  • Parenting
  • PreK through 12
  • Reading
  • Scholastic
  • Student
  • Teacher
  • Teaching Resources
  • Mumbai
  • Publishing and Printing

Specialties

  • publishing
  • children's books
  • education
  • media
  • and media

Business Classifications

  • B2C
  • E-Commerce

About the Role

The Company is seeking a VP of Research and Validation to set a strategic vision for the team and lead core functions, including foundational and efficacy research, thought leadership, and product development. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of mixed methods research studies to examine the efficacy of the product portfolio. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to support new product development, providing literature reviews for product validation, and presenting research findings to position the company as a leader in evidence-based solutions. The VP will also be expected to manage relationships with academics, experts, and research firms, and to support sales with efficacy documentation. Candidates for the VP of Research and Validation position at the company should have a strong background in educational research, with a focus on product development and validation. The role requires a strategic thinker with excellent project management skills, a deep understanding of the science of reading, and proficiency in research design and statistical analysis. Experience in the educational sector is essential, with a preference for those holding a doctorate and having a minimum of 10 years' of leadership experience. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to equitable educational outcomes and the ability to support the company's mission through the development of high-quality, evidence-based products.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Academic Officer

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

  • Product Management
  • Information Technology
  • Education/Academic Administration
Confidential

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