Academia.edu is a venture-backed, for-profit, and profitable company based in San Francisco. We are recognized as the world’s leading platform for researchers and scholars to share work, discover research, and connect with academics globally. Our bold vision is to democratize and accelerate the world's research, enhancing the speed of scientific discovery and technological progress for the benefit of everyone. We imagine a world where accessing academic papers is effortless, keeping track of cutting-edge research is seamless and collaborating with researchers is easier than ever before. Our platform empowers millions of scholars worldwide to push the boundaries of human understanding. We believe in the power of knowledge to change lives and the world, and our commitment to this mission drives everything we do.
Join us as we continue to redefine what's possible in the world of research. Discover careers that challenge, inspire and propel you toward a future where your ideas can truly change the world. At Academia.edu, we're not just shaping the future of research—we're shaping the future of possibilities.
Description of DutiesIdentify and proactively pursue opportunities for business growth and scalability within your team and across the organization.
Build, grow and lead a team of high performing business analysts.
Be a cross functional thought leader in the company influencing the direction of product development.
Play an important role in data gathering, actively contribute to the team’s final recommendations, and present their work to senior executives.
Analyze and recommend product positioning and messaging that differentiates Academia’s products in the market.
Gather, analyze, and interpret data to inform product strategy and support the product roadmap.
Define and track key performance metrics, design and maintain dashboards, and lead business reporting for your product team.
Design, run, and analyze experiments to drive insights and inform decision-making.
Bachelors degree in Economics with a major in Business Analytics
One year of experience in Business Consulting with one of the major firms Bain, McKinsey, BCG or LEK
The salary range for this role is $200,000 - $225,000.
Compensation Range: $200K - $225K
#BI-Remote
Top Skills
Similar Jobs at Academia.edu
What you need to know about the Boston Tech Scene
Key Facts About Boston Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 269,000; 9.4% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Toast, Klaviyo, HubSpot, DraftKings
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, robotics, software, aerospace
- Funding Landscape: $15.7 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Summit Partners, Volition Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, MassVentures, Highland Capital Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: MIT, Harvard University, Boston College, Tufts University, Boston University, Northeastern University, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, National Bureau of Economic Research, Broad Institute, Lowell Center for Space Science & Technology, National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories
