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Global Head, Health & Society, Research & Analytics (Thought Leadership)

The Economist Group
London - Commercial, UKfull_timePosted 16 Jul 2026

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Who we are</strong></p> <p></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Since 1843, The Economist Group has championed independence, excellence and openness, helping people understand and tackle the critical challenges shaping the world. Today, we are building on that legacy as a global media and information-services company powered by digital innovation, analytical rigour and evidence-based insight.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Across our three businesses -<em>The Economist, Economist Enterprise and Economist Education</em> - we deliver trusted analysis and insights to individuals and organisations in more than 170 countries. United by a shared purpose to drive progress, we empower decision-makers to make sense of change and chart a course through an increasingly complex world.</p> <p>As a colleague, you will be part of a culture that values ideas, encourages ownership and holds itself to high standards. We invest in people who are curious, thoughtful and adaptable, whether they are launching new products, reporting on global events or harnessing emerging technologies such as AI to improve how we work. Here, fresh thinking is taken seriously, ambition is matched by integrity, and great work is recognised. Working across disciplines, geographies and perspectives, we are united by a commitment to innovation, excellence and creating meaningful impact.</p> <p></p></div><p><strong>Global Head, Health &amp; Society, Research &amp; Analytics (Thought Leadership)</strong></p> <p><strong>Role overview</strong></p> <p>This is a leadership role within the Economist Enterprise Research &amp; Analytics team. You will shape the editorial strategy and execution of our custom and subscription products across Health &amp; Society—spanning health systems, public health, healthcare innovation and the societal and economic factors that shape health outcomes.</p> <p>A core part of the role is to help build and steward Economist Enterprise’s - and, where relevant, EIU’s - authoritative “house view” on the most consequential health and societal questions facing business leaders, policymakers and wider society. This includes translating complex health and social dynamics into clear, evidence-based insights on productivity, resilience, inclusion and long-term economic performance. In particular, you will&nbsp;help shape the development of our house view on demographic trends, especially ageing societies and longevity, and the implications for labour markets, public finances, care systems and the social contract.</p> <p>This role is responsible not only for shaping Economist Enterprise’s intellectual and editorial leadership in Health &amp; Society, but also for collaborating with commercial teams to translate th

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