Talks About People HR Solutions
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Job details:
🚀 Hiring | Head of Research, Academia Collaboration & Principal Quantum Scientist
💼 Experience: 15–20 Years |📍 Pune, India
We are seeking a visionary Head of Research & Principal Quantum Scientist to lead a high-impact Research Division for our client. This leadership role will drive breakthrough innovation across Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Payments, and Security, while building strong academic partnerships and translating research into scalable enterprise solutions.
The role will own the end-to-end research lifecycle—from defining strategic research roadmaps and managing collaborations with leading academic institutions to delivering commercially viable products. The objective is to future-proof the organization through deep technology research and innovation in emerging domains.
🔹 Key Responsibilities
Research Strategy & Leadership
• Define and execute the research roadmap across AI, Quantum Computing, Payments, Security, and Customer Experience
• Lead and scale research teams while driving innovation programs and academic partnerships
• Manage research budgets, timelines, ROI tracking, and executive stakeholder reporting
• Represent the organization at global conferences, academic forums, and innovation councils
Academic Collaboration & Innovation
• Build strategic collaborations with IITs and leading research institutions through structured research models
• Drive joint research initiatives including patents, publications, prototypes, and innovation programs
• Oversee researcher exchange programs and collaborative experimentation
Commercialization & Product Innovation
• Translate deep research into MVPs and enterprise-ready platforms
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide technical due diligence for strategic investments
• Build frameworks for responsible AI, trust, and safety in autonomous AI systems
🔹 Key Challenges
• Bridging academic research with real-world enterprise deployment
• Managing multi-disciplinary R&D portfolios across AI and Quantum technologies
• Driving adoption of cutting-edge technologies within large-scale systems
• Balancing strategic leadership with hands-on scientific innovation
🔹 Skills & Experience
Education:
PhD or Post-Doctorate in Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, or related fields
Experience:
• 15+ years of R&D experience with 5+ years as Principal Scientist, Research Lead, or Lab Head
• Deep expertise in Quantum frameworks such as Qiskit or Cirq and classical ML ecosystems
• Strong track record of patents, research publications, and academic collaborations
• Experience working with government research programs and academic institutions
• Proven leadership in building and scaling high-impact research teams
🌟 This is a rare opportunity to lead research at the intersection of Quantum Computing, AI and financial technology, while shaping next-generation platforms and industry innovation.
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