Sr Director Analyst, Semiconductor NAND Flash

About the role

Gartner is hiring a Senior Director Analyst for its Emerging Market Dynamics Group, focusing on NAND Flash, enterprise SSD and AI storage. The role is US remote and sits within the Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group, advising technology and business leaders on NAND supply, pricing, technology transitions and SSD architecture in the context of AI and data-center economics.

Key responsibilities

• Create must-have insights, market predictions and research, owning the top-level NAND/SSD thesis and keeping it consistent with the quantitative market model.
• Analyze client barriers and needs, then lead executive-level discussions on NAND supply, pricing, SSD strategy, AI-storage economics and supplier positioning.
• Contribute to cross-domain research with analysts covering DRAM/HBM, AI accelerators, foundry, advanced packaging, networking and data-center power.
• Maintain a strong network across memory suppliers, SSD vendors, cloud providers, OEMs, controller suppliers, equipment vendors and investors.
• Deliver presentations at Gartner events, conferences and client briefings, and provide sales support as the voice of the market.
• Review content, mentor junior team members, propose process improvements and represent Gartner's research methodology and strategy.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of experience in semiconductor market research, product strategy, business planning or storage technology.
• Deep knowledge of NAND supply-demand mechanics, technology migration and supplier economics; enterprise SSD experience strongly preferred.
• Executive presence, strong research and writing, and ability to work independently in a matrixed, multicultural global team.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% where applicable.

Required skills

• Strong quantitative fluency: challenging forecast assumptions, understanding model structure and linking units, capacity, pricing and revenue.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data, present at large and small events, and communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Agile learning and ability to navigate highly matrixed environments.

What we offer

• Base salary estimated between 172,000 and 202,500 USD, with an annual bonus or an uncapped sales incentive plan.
• Generous PTO, a 401k match up to 7,200 USD per year, and the option to buy company stock at a discount.
• Hybrid work, with virtual work when productive.