Senior Analyst Relations Manager

Glean•San Francisco, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Glean is seeking an experienced Senior Analyst Relations Manager to own its industry analyst relations program. Reporting to the Director of Communications, this person will lead engagement with research and advisory firms that influence enterprise AI buying decisions, including Gartner, Forrester, IDC, 451 Research/S&P Global, and emerging firms. The role manages participation in major evaluations, such as the Gartner Magic Quadrant, Forrester Wave, and IDC MarketScape, as well as the day-to-day briefing and inquiry calendar and trusted relationships with analysts. It is a hands-on, highly cross-functional position requiring ownership, organization, and the ability to translate product capabilities into a clear external narrative. The role is hybrid, working four days a week in Glean’s Mountain View or San Francisco office, with occasional travel for in-person analyst meetings, briefings, and industry events. The standard base salary range is $172,000–$198,000 annually. Compensation may vary based on location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience; certain roles may also be eligible for variable compensation, equity, and benefits. Glean offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental coverage, a generous time-off policy, and the opportunity to contribute to a 401(k). New hires receive a home office improvement stipend and annual education and wellness stipends. The company also holds regular events and provides healthy lunches daily. As part of the interview process, candidates complete a brief AI-focused exercise or discussion.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience in analyst relations, ideally within B2B SaaS or enterprise technology/AI.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
Proven track record managing end-to-end participation in major analyst evaluations, such as Gartner Magic Quadrant, Forrester Wave, IDC MarketScape, or equivalent.
Familiarity with analysts at Gartner, Forrester, IDC, 451 Research/S&P Global, and emerging research firms, or demonstrated ability to build those relationships quickly.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex product and technical capabilities into clear, compelling narratives for analyst audiences.
Strong program and project management skills to manage multiple deadline-driven submission cycles, briefing calendars, and cross-functional stakeholders without losing detail.
Ability to prepare and coach executives and other spokespeople for high-stakes analyst conversations.
Proactive, low-ego approach and ability to run a program independently while partnering closely with Product Marketing, Communications, Product, and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Schedule, prepare, and run analyst briefings, inquiries, and advisory engagements with top-tier and emerging research firms.
Lead participation in industry evaluations, including Gartner Magic Quadrants, Forrester Waves, and IDC MarketScapes; manage RFI and questionnaire responses, coordinate cross-functional input, and fact-check draft analyst profiles.
Identify and prepare appropriate internal spokespeople for analyst engagements, and own supporting briefing materials and talk tracks.
Build and execute analyst relations plans tied to major launches and company moments, including objectives, target lists, briefing cadence, and success metrics.
Manage analyst firm subscriptions and contracts, including seats, renewals, and access tiers, and serve as the primary contact for research-firm account teams.
Manage Glean’s relationships with the analyst community, maintain continuity during internal personnel transitions, and respond promptly to inbound analyst requests.
Research the analyst and competitive landscape and keep target analyst lists and firm coverage maps current.
Coordinate analyst participation and logistics at company and industry events, including invite lists and on-site hosting.
Draft and distribute analyst-facing communications, including newsletters, product announcement updates, and briefing recaps.
Track and report analyst relations outcomes, including report mentions, positioning, and briefing and inquiry volume, to Product Marketing and Communications leadership.