Senior Director, Market Research - 799

We are seeking aSenior Director, Market Research, in ourBroomfield, CO or Brooklyn Park, MN,locations.

We are seeking an exceptional leader to drive market research and competitive intelligence for our quantum computing business.

This role will own and lead our efforts to understand market dynamics, competitive positioning, and customer needs in the rapidly evolving quantum computing industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and executing comprehensive market research programs that inform product strategy, go-to-market decisions, and business development priorities.

We are seeking aSenior Director, Market Research, in ourBroomfield, CO or Brooklyn Park, MN,locations.

We are seeking an exceptional leader to drive market research and competitive intelligence for our quantum computing business.

This role will own and lead our efforts to understand market dynamics, competitive positioning, and customer needs in the rapidly evolving quantum computing industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and executing comprehensive market research programs that inform product strategy, go-to-market decisions, and business development priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Market Research & Sizing

Lead comprehensive market sizing and forecasting efforts for quantum computing applications across key industry verticals

Own and define robust methodologies to assess TAM/SAM/SOM in emerging quantum use cases where traditional market data may be limited

Own and design processes to track market evolution and identify inflection points as quantum computing transitions from research to commercial applications

Define and devlop and implement processes to analyze market dynamics across hardware, software, and quantum-as-a-service segments

Customer Research & Insights

Design and execute qualitative and quantitative research to understand customer pain points, needs and decision criteria

Conduct in-depth interviews with researchers, enterprise buyers and technical evaluators to inform product roadmap and positioning

Own and lead Voice of Customer (VoC) programs including surveys, focus groups and advisory boards

Execute Win/Loss analysis to understand competitive dynamics and buying factors in quantum computing procurements

Identify early adopter profiles and develop frameworks for understanding customer maturity and readiness for quantum solutions

Competitive Intelligence

Own, develop and maintain comprehensive competitive intelligence on quantum computing vendors

Analyze competitive positioning, go-to-market strategies, technology roadmaps, and partnership ecosystems

Develop battlecards and competitive briefings to support sales and business development teams

Own and develop processes to monitor the competitive landscape including startups, hyperscalers, research initiatives and emerging players globally

Industry & Segmentation Analysis

Own and lead industry and segmentation analysis which identifies and prioritizes industry verticals with highest near-term quantum computing potential (financial services, pharmaceuticals, materials science, optimization, etc.)

Lead the development and implementation of segmentation frameworks based on use case maturity, organizational readiness, and value potential

Regularly assess technology trends, research developments and ecosystem dynamics that impact commercial opportunities

Partner with product and strategy teams to identify whitespace opportunities and adjacencies

Strategic Insights & Thought Leadership

Synthesize research findings into actionable insights that guide product, marketing and sales strategy and present findings and recommendations to executive leadership

Deliver leadership initiatives through market analysis and perspective development

Own and build quarterly business reviews incorporating market trends, competitive dynamics and customer insights

YOU MUST HAVE:

10+ years of experience in market research, competitive intelligence, or product/industry marketing in high-tech industries

BA/BS in Economics, Business, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or related field; MBA or advanced technical degree preferred

WE VALUE:

Exceptional analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex, ambiguous information into clear insights and recommendations

Outstanding written and oral communication skills with strong executive presentation capabilities

Proven ability to think strategically while executing tactically

Strong team building and leadership experience

Experience working with highly technical products and customers

Track record of influencing product and go-to-market strategy through research insights

We are seeking a Senior Director, Market Research, in our Broomfield, CO or Brooklyn Park, MN, locations. We are seeking an exceptional leader to drive market research and competitive intelligence for our quantum computing business. This role will own and lead our efforts to understand market dynamics, competitive positioning, and customer needs in the rapidly evolving quantum computing industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and executing comprehensive market research programs that inform product strategy, go-to-market decisions, and business development priorities. Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution. By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.What’s in it for you?A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing workFlexible work scheduleEmployer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) match for student loan repayment benefitEquity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick timePaid parental leaveEmployee discounts Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution. By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible. What’s in it for you? A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work Flexible work schedule Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time Paid parental leave Employee discounts Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal