Global VP Research Client Partnership

Teads is a leading omnichannel advertising platform focused on driving outcomes for brand and performance advertisers across screens. With a focus on meaningful business outcomes for branding and performance objectives, Teads drives value by leveraging predictive AI technology to connect quality media, beautiful brand creative, and context-driven addressability and measurement. Teads is directly partnered with more than 10,000 publishers and 20,000 advertisers globally. The company is headquartered in New York, New York with a global team of around 1,700 people in 30+ countries.

We are seeking a Global VP of Research Client Partnership to join us on a 12-month maternity leave cover. In this temporary global role, you will lead our strategic research initiatives and client relationships across the Automotive, Technology, and CPG verticals. Partnering closely with major brands and media teams, you will deliver innovative measurement solutions, build compelling thought leadership, and demonstrate the tangible ROI of digital media investments during this critical cover period.

What you will do

• Drive Strategic Partnerships: Establish and grow consultative relationships with Global media, CMI, and brand teams, partnering closely with our global account teams and the Client-side Head of Media.
• Lead Research & Measurement: Spearhead client research activity globally. Design specific, innovative measurement solutions to improve client business KPIs, track investments, and demonstrate ROI.
• Deliver Actionable Insights: Set up research learning agendas, coordinate market rollouts, and translate complex data into meaningful analysis that addresses key business hypotheses.
• Shape Thought Leadership: Produce compelling thought leadership pieces for client presentations, participate actively in QBR sessions and client workshops, and represent Teads at major industry events.
• Establish Industry Standards: Build measurement norms and guidelines at both the client and industry levels, elevating successful case studies to drive best practices.
• Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ensure seamless internal communication of learnings and maintain strong reporting relationships with key stakeholders across management, STA, sales, marketing, innovation, studio, and data teams.

What will help you succeed

• Industry Expertise: 15+ years of relevant experience within a research agency, media vendor, or similar environment.
• Digital & Programmatic Knowledge: Strong understanding of digital media measurement and the programmatic advertising ecosystem, including a working knowledge of DSPs, DMPs, and SSPs.
• Measurement Acumen: Deep knowledge of audience measurement and ad effectiveness principles, with experience utilizing vendors such as Nielsen, Comscore, and Kantar.
• Strategic Storytelling: Proven ability to build business-driven, creative insights and act as a strong storyteller who can turn data into strategic business impact.
• Global Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate cross-departmental dependencies and build relationships across multiple time zones.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint for running basic analytics, alongside experience using BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Looker).

Preferred experience

• Previous experience working with Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM).
• A working understanding of attention measurement.

Life at Teads

At Teads, we don’t just offer new roles - we blend creativity, technology, and data to shape the future of media. You’ll work with smart humans, meaningful brands, and cool tools, all while helping redefine how advertising works in a world that demands more transparency, better insights, and smarter strategies. As a Teadster, you’ll play a critical role in shaping our future success in the region.

Here’s why Teads stands out: We've merged two open internet category leaders—Outbrain and Teads—to create the ‘new’ Teads, a unified omnichannel platform that drives results from branding to performance across all screens, including CTV, mobile, and web. As part of our team, you’ll thrive in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that fosters innovation, creative problem-solving, and continuous learning. Teads is committed to your success, offering the support, tools, and development opportunities you need to excel in your role. Our company culture is welcoming, dynamic, diverse, global, and built on top performance. Teads is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion at all stages of recruitment and employment. Our team is made up of individuals who are approachable, resourceful, passionate, and proactive. We foster a sense of belonging through our Employee Resource Groups – employee-led groups in which we debate topics and drive change: environmental, women empowerment, charitable initiatives to diversity, equity, and inclusion, you’ll be able to share your passions with likeminded people.