Head of Research And Development

About Beat Educations
At Beat Educations, we are redefining professional training and higher education across South Asia and the GCC. From high-demand programs in Data Analytics, SAP/ERP Systems, Full Stack Development, and AI, to specialized executive upskilling and modern business education, we bridge academia and evolving corporate needs.
We are seeking a visionary and results-oriented Head of Research & Development (R&D) to lead our academic innovation, curriculum development, and technical learning design. This leader will ensure our educational offerings remain ahead of industry trends, integrate cutting-edge tools (AI, automation, real-time analytics), and deliver practical, high-impact learning outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Curriculum Innovation & Upgradation: Lead the conceptualization, design, and continuous updating of industry-aligned curricula across key domains (Data Science, SAP/ERP, AI/Automation, Finance/Accounting, Sales, and Corporate Leadership).
Industry & Skill Gap Research: Analyze regional and global job market trends (specifically across India and the GCC) to identify emerging skill gaps and translate them into marketable, high-ROI training modules.
EdTech & AI Integration: Oversee the integration of emerging EdTech tools, AI-assisted learning frameworks, hands-on project simulators, and practical labs into our hybrid and offline program architectures.
Quality Assurance & Pedagogy: Establish rigorous academic quality standards, evaluation frameworks, and practical project guidelines to ensure high learning retention, engagement, and student employability outcomes.
Faculty & Subject Matter Expert (SME) Direction: Lead and mentor a team of curriculum developers, instructional designers, and domain-specific SMEs; partner with external industry practitioners to co-create specialized modules.
Corporate & Academic Alliances: Collaborate with corporate partners, industry leaders, and technology ecosystem vendors to align curriculum standards with real-world enterprise tools and certification requirements.
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience: 8–12+ years of experience in higher education, corporate training, or EdTech curriculum design, with at least 3+ years in a leadership/head of R&D or academic product management role.
Domain Exposure: Strong background or familiar oversight in technology and enterprise learning (e.g., Data Analytics, AI/ML, ERP systems, Software Development, or modern Business Management).
Pedagogical Mastery: Deep knowledge of modern instructional design models, outcome-based education (OBE), experiential learning, and digital/hybrid learning architectures.
Research & Analytical Mindset: Demonstrated ability to track industry shifts, conduct competitive intelligence in the EdTech space, and translate data into structured course frameworks.
Leadership: Exceptional team leadership, project management, and strategic execution skills; adept at managing cross-functional teams of instructional designers, tech developers, and SMEs.
Regional Insight: Familiarity with the education and corporate skilling landscapes in India and/or the UAE/GCC is a strong plus.
What We Offer
Competitive executive leadership compensation package.
High autonomy to shape the future curriculum and educational roadmap of a fast-growing institution.
Collaborative, innovation-driven culture at the intersection of tech, business, and education.
Direct engagement with industry leaders, corporate partners, and international networks.

Work arrangement
Yes