Pilot44 is an innovation and venture studio partnering with leading global CPG and consumer brands toidentify, incubate, and scalewhat’snext. We work at the edge of emerging technology, new business models, go-to-market innovation, and services-led growth, helping organizations move from signals to strategy to action.
Our work spans market intelligence, ecosystem mapping, startup engagement, experimentation, and venture creation — always with an eye toward where industries are going, not wherethey’vebeen.
About the Role
This is not a traditional consumeror marketresearch role. We’relooking for astrategic thinkerwho thrives at the intersection of market intelligence, innovation strategy, and execution .You’lllead research engagements that explore emerging technologies, startups, platforms, and business model shifts shaping the future of CPG — across product, GTM, data/tech, and services innovation. We are looking forsomeone who can drive the research, form a point of view, and confidently deliver strategic implications to senior clients.You’llown projects end-to-end, shape narratives,facilitateworkshops, and translate weak signals into concrete opportunity areas. What You’ll Do
Research Leadership & Delivery Lead end-to-end research projects to guide our CPG clients across emerging technology, platforms, disruptive startups & brands, and innovation trends. Translate complex research into clear, strategic insights, frameworks, and opportunity areas that inform client decision-making. Ensure deliverables are synthesized, structured, and elevated to a client-ready strategic standard. Bridge research and strategy by connecting trends, signals, and findings to business implications and future opportunities. Develop market maps, ecosystem views, POVs, and narratives that articulate the “so what” behind the research. Partner closely with Principals, Strategists, and Venture Leads to shape recommendations and roadmaps. Support downstream work such as concept development, pilots, and venture exploration. Client Engagement & Communication
Own day-to-day client engagements for research workstreams, acting as a trusted and confident point of contact. Present insights and recommendations to client teams, including senior stakeholders. Proactively manage scope, timelines, and expectations in collaboration with leadership. Workshops & Facilitation
Design andfacilitateclient workshops to explore trends,brainstormopportunities, and drive strategic outcomes. Create engaging workshop materials, exercises, and frameworks that move teams from insight to action. Startup Scouting & Enablement
Scout and curate relevant startups, platforms, and partners aligned to client needs and opportunity areas to support open innovation Engage directly with startups to understand their offerings, sharpen their narratives, and coach them ahead of client presentations. Support the design and execution of startupshowcases, pilots, and innovation engagements. What We’re Looking For
5–7 years of experience in research, strategy, innovation consulting, venture, or related fields Industry experience and knowledge of CPG Proven ability to own research projects end-to-end and deliver polished, strategic outputs. Strong synthesis and storytelling skills — able to turn complexity into clarity. Comfortpresentingandfacilitatingdiscussions with client stakeholders. Experience designing and leading workshops. Experience designing and executing consumer research (quant and qual) Familiarity with emerging technologies, startups, and innovation ecosystems. Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams. Experience mentoring or guiding more junior team members. Bonus: experience working with startups, accelerators, or venture-backed companies. Why Pilot44
Work at the forefront of innovation, emerging technology, and venture creation. High ownership and visibility within client engagements. A collaborative, curious, and ambitiousteamculture. Exposure toleading brands, startups, and future-facing ideas.
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This is not a traditional consumeror marketresearch role. We’relooking for astrategic thinkerwho thrives at the intersection of market intelligence, innovation strategy, and execution .You’lllead research engagements that explore emerging technologies, startups, platforms, and business model shifts shaping the future of CPG — across product, GTM, data/tech, and services innovation. We are looking forsomeone who can drive the research, form a point of view, and confidently deliver strategic implications to senior clients.You’llown projects end-to-end, shape narratives,facilitateworkshops, and translate weak signals into concrete opportunity areas. What You’ll Do
Research Leadership & Delivery Lead end-to-end research projects to guide our CPG clients across emerging technology, platforms, disruptive startups & brands, and innovation trends. Translate complex research into clear, strategic insights, frameworks, and opportunity areas that inform client decision-making. Ensure deliverables are synthesized, structured, and elevated to a client-ready strategic standard. Bridge research and strategy by connecting trends, signals, and findings to business implications and future opportunities. Develop market maps, ecosystem views, POVs, and narratives that articulate the “so what” behind the research. Partner closely with Principals, Strategists, and Venture Leads to shape recommendations and roadmaps. Support downstream work such as concept development, pilots, and venture exploration. Client Engagement & Communication
Own day-to-day client engagements for research workstreams, acting as a trusted and confident point of contact. Present insights and recommendations to client teams, including senior stakeholders. Proactively manage scope, timelines, and expectations in collaboration with leadership. Workshops & Facilitation
Design andfacilitateclient workshops to explore trends,brainstormopportunities, and drive strategic outcomes. Create engaging workshop materials, exercises, and frameworks that move teams from insight to action. Startup Scouting & Enablement
Scout and curate relevant startups, platforms, and partners aligned to client needs and opportunity areas to support open innovation Engage directly with startups to understand their offerings, sharpen their narratives, and coach them ahead of client presentations. Support the design and execution of startupshowcases, pilots, and innovation engagements. What We’re Looking For
5–7 years of experience in research, strategy, innovation consulting, venture, or related fields Industry experience and knowledge of CPG Proven ability to own research projects end-to-end and deliver polished, strategic outputs. Strong synthesis and storytelling skills — able to turn complexity into clarity. Comfortpresentingandfacilitatingdiscussions with client stakeholders. Experience designing and leading workshops. Experience designing and executing consumer research (quant and qual) Familiarity with emerging technologies, startups, and innovation ecosystems. Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams. Experience mentoring or guiding more junior team members. Bonus: experience working with startups, accelerators, or venture-backed companies. Why Pilot44
Work at the forefront of innovation, emerging technology, and venture creation. High ownership and visibility within client engagements. A collaborative, curious, and ambitiousteamculture. Exposure toleading brands, startups, and future-facing ideas.
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