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The Hanover Insurance GroupInnovation Research Analyst (Worcester, MA or Remote)
The Hanover Insurance Group, a company with over 170 years of operating history, is hiring an Innovation Research Analyst to join the Business Innovation team within…
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The Hanover Insurance Group, a company with over 170 years of operating history, is hiring an Innovation Research Analyst to join the Business Innovation team within the Hanover Technology Group. This full-time, exempt position can be performed remotely or through a hybrid schedule based out of the Worcester, Massachusetts location. The role functions as a central resource for tracking technological shifts, analyzing competitors, and evaluating vendors to help guide strategic…
Job Description
The Hanover Insurance Group, a company with over 170 years of operating history, is hiring an Innovation Research Analyst to join the Business Innovation team within the Hanover Technology Group. This full-time, exempt position can be performed remotely or through a hybrid schedule based out of the Worcester, Massachusetts location. The role functions as a central resource for tracking technological shifts, analyzing competitors, and evaluating vendors to help guide strategic choices and prevent redundant work across the organization. Candidates will collaborate closely with various business and technology stakeholders to supply external perspectives and market insights.
This position involves leading vendor assessments, organizing evaluation criteria, handling intake processes related to BrokerTech Ventures, and compiling knowledge repositories. The person in this role will also generate executive-level briefings and presentations to communicate findings to leadership. Ideal applicants possess strong communication capabilities and the ability to grasp high-level strategic concepts while synthesizing information from multiple external channels.
Responsibilities
- Perform ongoing studies regarding industry trends, competitor activities, and upcoming technologies
- Synthesize data from diverse sources including industry reports, conferences, and venture capital activity into actionable intelligence
- Lead structured vendor assessments encompassing due diligence and comparative analysis
- Manage the intake process, prioritization, and feedback cycles for BrokerTech Ventures
- Consolidate learnings and experimentation results across business lines to minimize duplicated efforts
- Build repositories and knowledge sharing forums for strategic intelligence
- Create executive presentations and updates for leadership
Requirements
- 1 to 3 years of professional experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Capacity to comprehend big-picture strategic goals
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree with a focus in Business or IT
Core Skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401K with a company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off and company paid holidays
- Flexible work arrangements
- Cultural Awareness Day supporting inclusion, diversity, and equity
- On-site medical and wellness center available in Worcester only
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this role can be performed on a fully remote basis or through a hybrid schedule out of the Worcester, Massachusetts location.
What is the employment type?
This is a full-time, exempt position.
What education is required?
A bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for a focus in Business or IT.
What salary is offered?
The salary is not stated in the job posting.
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