Full-Time Head of Research & Development

Experian is hiring a remote Full-Time Head of Research & Development. The career level for this job opening is Manager and is accepting Stellenbosch, South Africa based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.

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Experian

Job Title

Head of Research & Development

Posted

Career Level

Full-Time

Career Level

Manager

Locations Accepted

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Job Details

The Head: R&D will be accountable for the identification, assessment and recommendation on potential use cases associated with Alternative data sources. This role will also be responsible for identifying opportunities for Experian to either develop new or expand on existing product offerings. This role requires particularly strong collaboration traits and a keen understanding of what current market offerings and needs entail. The Head: R&D should be a keen learner, insatiably curious and an instigator of high performance.

DATA RESEARCH and DEVELOPMENT
  • Identify alternative data sources
  • Identify new types of data that could be of value
  • Guide your team on analysing/investigating the data
  • Decide on and communicate outcomes of assessment of data to business
  • Facilitate and participate in the building of initial viable products

DATA ENGAGEMENT
  • Engage with executive stakeholders
  • Present ideas and viable products to clients to test market appetite
  • Initiate and pursue engagement with potential suppliers of data

DATA RIGHT-TO-PLAY
  • Ensure adherence to processes prescribed by the Experian Governance, Legal, Compliance and Risk processes

CROSS-TEAM COLLABORATION
  • Stay abreast of existing Experian product offerings
  • Identify potential future new product owners
  • Effective and solution focused engagements with Experian colleagues

DATA THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
  • Responsible for ensuring that these products are maintained and delivered timeously
  • Enhancement is performed by the R&D team
  • Present on latest developments in market and at Experian in various forums
  • Ensure that Experian is perceived in the market as a thought leader and industry expert

INNOVATION R&D TEAM MANAGEMENT
  • Cultivate and maintain a high-performance Innovation R&D team
  • Develop and mentor more junior team members
  • Perform team managerial duties

MINIMAL VIABLE PRODUCT (MVP) DEVELOPMENT AND MARKET TESTING
  • Leverage existing and new data assets to develop and test new MVPs with relevant partners
  • Deliver successful MVP to relevant business owners

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What is the last date for applying to the job?

The deadline to apply for Full-Time Head of Research & Development at Experian is 8th of August 2025 . We consider jobs older than one month to have expired.

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This job accepts [ Stellenbosch, South Africa ] applicants. .

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