Lauren Maiya is the Senior Director, Research for the R&D practice within Supply Chain Research and Advisory organization. Gartner's R&D practice develops insights, tools and guidance for heads of R&D functions to help them lead their functions and solve their most pressing challenges.
Lauren's areas of expertise include R&D talent, innovation culture, portfolio management, early-stage technology evaluation and adoption, new product development and R&D functional management.
In previous roles, Lauren has led high-performing research teams and served as a research director, data scientist and strategy consultant. Her work includes designing and leading global research initiatives, providing issue-focused analyses and developing actionable strategies in order to solve complex business issues for clients in technology and other industries.
Gartner, Director, Research, 3 years
Peacock Nine, Vice-President, Research, 8 years
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Manager, Market Intelligence and Research, 6 years
New Product Development
R&D Function Strategy and Management
R&D Talent
Northwestern University - M.S.
University of Notre Dame - B.B.A.