Full-Time
Sr Director
Business Analytics
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Academia
201-500 employees
Digital platform for sharing academic research
Compensation Overview
$275k - $325kAnnually
Senior, Expert
San Francisco, CA, USA
Hybrid role requiring in-office presence three times a week at 580 California St, San Francisco.
- At least 2 years of experience at McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Oliver Wyman, or LEK Consulting, ideally leading teams
- Experience leading and developing a high performing business analytics team at a B2C technology business (startup experience is a plus), with a focus on driving business impact and results
- A proven track record of identifying major insights that drive significant business impact
- Deep ability to separate the signal from the noise. An 80/20 thinker with a focus on results
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms, as well as influence and inspire cross-functional teams
- Guide the analytics team to become an opportunity-finding group that identifies major opportunities using our data and helps determine what products and features we build next.
- Lead, mentor and inspire a highly talented team to uncover meaningful insights and opportunities.
- Help team members grow in their ability to ask the right questions, structure the right analyses, distill key insights, and come up with great recommendations on what to do next.
- Recruit and hire highly talented business analysts. This team is growing and will more than double within the next 12 months.
- Be a strategic advisor to the Chief Product Officer, the executive team, and the company in general.
- Identify data-driven strategies to optimize user engagement, retention, and monetization. Provide strategic guidance and recommendations based on data insights and market trends.
- Ensure that our data is easily accessible, usable and reliable
Academia.edu is a digital platform that enables academics to share their research papers and connect with other researchers. Users can upload their work, making it accessible to a global audience, and track its impact through detailed analytics. The platform hosts over 55 million papers and attracts 103 million users monthly, serving academics, researchers, professionals, and students interested in scholarly work. Unlike many competitors, Academia.edu operates on a freemium model, offering basic services for free while generating revenue through premium subscriptions that provide advanced features like enhanced analytics and insights into readership. The goal of Academia.edu is to facilitate the sharing and dissemination of academic research, helping researchers gain visibility and measure the influence of their contributions.
Company Stage
Series D
Total Funding
$54.7M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2008
6 month growth
↑ 1%1 year growth
↑ 0%2 year growth
↑ 0%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased demand for digital academic platforms due to remote learning trends.
- Growing interest in open-access publishing aligns with Academia.edu's mission.
- Expansion of AI-driven research tools enhances user experience on the platform.
What critics are saying
- Tencent's investment raises concerns about data privacy and influence.
- Academia Letters may struggle to gain credibility in the academic community.
- Freemium model may limit revenue growth due to resistance to paid services.
What makes Academia unique
- Academia.edu hosts over 55 million papers, attracting 103 million users monthly.
- The platform offers robust analytics to track research impact and visibility.
- Academia.edu operates on a freemium model, providing both free and premium services.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
Stock Options