Data & Research Lead

Position Summary The Data Research Strategic Lead will lead the systems and processes used to manage Canopy's data, research, and technical knowledge. The role coordinates research across the Impact team, sets standards for data quality and governance, spearheads seminal research projects, and oversees development of tools that support program strategy, partner engagement, and thought leadership. This role translates academic research and modelling into accessible findings for corporate decision-makers, and manages a team plus external researchers and technical specialists. Key Responsibilities Drive Canopy's research and knowledge systems program, reinforcing Canopy as a trusted solutions partner and leader in low-carbon and Next Gen materials Develop and maintain a shared architecture connecting Canopy's core datasets, research, technical knowledge, source documentation, and decision tools Coordinate research needs across the Impact team, including surveys, audits, market/policy research, and commissioned studies Organize information from spreadsheets, PDFs, APIs, public datasets, field research, and expert input into documented, reusable resources Establish standards for source tracking, quality assurance, version control, access, confidentiality, and responsible AI use Manage a roadmap for dashboards, maps, calculators, and other decision-support tools based on campaign needs and user feedback Work with subject-matter experts to capture scientific, technical, and market k