Job Description

The Market Analyst is responsible for the production of high-quality market and competitive analyses across a broad range of medical device product markets. Core objectives include conducting secondary research to create disease and technology overviews, a discussion of current and emerging products including clinical trial research, competitive analyses of the leading suppliers’ sales and market shares, and five-year market forecasts for each product type with a detailed discussion of trends affecting market growth. The Market Analyst is also responsible for responding to clients’ Ask the Analyst requests and working with other groups such as Medtech Insight on collaborative projects.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

WRITTEN ANALYSIS

·         Monitor news sources, company press releases, and earnings announcements to stay abreast of competitors’ product development and sales drivers/limiters, as well as to identify key trends within product markets.

·         Author insightful and well-supported analysis, including disease overview (including epidemiological data), detailed product and technology discussion for current and emerging products, and in-depth market and competitive analyses with a discussion of factors affecting market growth. Incorporate tables and graphs for each data set. All writing must be in clear and concise business English.

·         Consistently use house writing and formatting style without prompting from project manager.

·         Incorporate feedback on writing style/structure from project managers, the editorial team, and peer review.

CONTENT PUBLICATION

·         Prepare report components in various formats (Word, PDF, and Excel) and upload them to the website using an authoring tool.

·         Complete post-publication steps such as notifying clients and colleagues, updating workflow spreadsheets, and uploading chapters to a shared drive.

TIME MANAGEMENT

·         Use knowledge gained from previous projects to scope ongoing projects/updates with minimal input from project manager.

·         Produce high quality content within timelines specified by the project manager and alert the project manager of any expected delays.

·         Demonstrate ability to juggle multiple projects and prioritize content appropriately.

CLIENT SUPPORT

·         Apply knowledge of the medical device market research from MDT reports to provide highest quality data and support to clients via the Ask the Analyst service with assistance from the project manager where necessary.

·         Defend analysis on published written content with minimal guidance from senior team members.

·         Confidently explain research and forecasting methodologies, and discuss the rationale behind key assumptions.

TEAM SUPPORT

·         Learn roles and responsibilities of team and overall organizational structure of MDT Reports, Medtech Insight, and the Pharma Intelligence vertical.

·         Attend role-specific training workshops as requested.

·         Provide peer review for colleagues’ reports prior to publication.

·         Support team during absences, eg responding to client requests via the Ask the Analyst service.

·         Network with colleagues in other parts of the business, to support sales/marketing/consulting processes where required.

·         Engage in collaborative working environment and support team members by sharing relevant knowledge/providing advice on optimal methodologies during team meetings.

·         Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences/Biomedical sciences is preferred, but other degrees will be considered
• At least 1-2 years’ experience as an analyst at a pharmaceutical/biotech company or healthcare consulting/research firm
• Previous experience in market forecasting
• Previous experience in analyzing Cardiology markets is preferred but not required
• Excellent written and verbal English skills
• Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience of collecting and curating quality data from multiple sources to produce robust and defendable conclusions
• Good organizational and time management skills, and the flexibility to work on multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to think critically, work independently while adhering to a schedule, and follow instructions
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel, and Adobe Acrobat

Additional Information

Informa is a leading business intelligence, academic publishing, knowledge and events group.  We help customers in hundreds of professional, commercial and academic communities connect and learn, and create and provide access to content and intelligence so they can work smarter and make better decisions faster. 

ABOUT INFORMA INTELLIGENCE 

Informa Intelligence provides digital intelligence and data-based products, consultancy and research services that help businesses in specialist markets make better informed decisions, spot opportunities and gain competitive edge. We work in five markets, with over one hundred brands and many expert teams delivering predictive and action-based insight and intelligence. 

WHY WORK AT INFORMA  

Employee experience is very important to us at Informa. On top of joining a supportive, diverse and ambitious team that welcomes ALL TYPES OF CANDIDATES. We are also FLEXIBLE with DIFFERENT WORKING PATTERNS and PRIORITIZES PROMOTIONS INTERNALLY. Our benefits include:

• Learning and development plan to assist with your career development  
• 15 days PTO plus 9 national holidays, 4 days for volunteering and a day off for your birthday!  
• Competitive Benefits with 401k match 
• Paid parental leave 
• Work with a high quality of specialist products and service  
• Bright and friendly staff who are all “expert’s experts” and additional training and development for helping you achieve your career aspiration  
• ESPP - become a shareholder

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed.  As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.  

This role may also be available on a flexible working schedule – please ask the Talent Acquisition team for more information.