Job Description

The Syndicated Healthcare team in KL provides crucial support to the Global Syndicated Healthcare team (across the US, UK, Asia-Pacific, Japan and Middle East/Northern Africa), with regular detailed reports on their respective therapy areas.

Additional responsibilities of the role include desk research, interpretation of data, title and executive summary writing. Supervision of junior team members, and assistance with managing team resources, may also become part of the responsibilities at a later stage.

Analysis & Presentation Writing

Preparation of slide decks and reports, presentation follow-up based on client needs and data runs (queries) required for the client query service using Desktop/Survey Reporter, Excel, PowerPoint and any other applicable software
Interpretation of data, coming up with new value-added analyses and developing therapy area expertise
Co-management of resource allocation within the Emerging Research team, with input and support from management

Measures of performance

Actively contribute to maintaining and improving the Syndicated Emerging Research Studies
Process data queries efficiently and accurately to provide good client service
Support the global teams
Deliver expected results on time and to a high quality

Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Graduates/degreeee holders in biological science, business, statistic fields or social science
Scientific, medical or pharmaceutical background is not necessary, but can be beneficial to this role

Knowledge & Skills

Previous market research exposure and experience desired
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint, Excel and Word
Strong analytical skills and great attention to detail are required
Knowledge of or experience in the market research industry, knowledge of the pharmaceutical market in general, advanced analytic skills and prior use of analytical software packages are seen as an advantage
Passion for learning more about healthcare in general and new trends in healthcare in particular
Prioritises and prepares in advance, delivers work on time using available resources
Previous experience as a supervisor or mentor of junior staff is seen as an advantage

Communication

Works collaboratively with the internal teams in London, New York, China, South Korea, Australia, India, Japan and KL, and promotes team work.
Is able to effectively communicate ideas and information to individuals and groups when required
Effectively presents ideas and information at team meetings
Express ideas effectively in all correspondence, emails and reports
Obtains clarification when necessary and is attentive during meetings
Must enjoy working with colleagues across the globe

Research

Demonstrates superior skill in producing PowerPoint and charts required for client and internal presentations and documents
Demonstrates ability to read, interpret tabular data and distinguish trends. Individual uses visual and graphical presentation techniques to present trends
Is able to understand, represent and describe data and translate into research findings. Able to add meaningful chart headlines
Displays high level of attention to detail, individual understands the importance of correct data and is able to identify errors for correction

Desirable Behavior

Willingness to learn all information and knowledge and take ownership of formal learning using Ipsos resources, online and external providers when appropriate
Initiative and provide solutions to problem and acts responsibly without prompting
Listen and observe during information sharing sessions
Creative in presenting ideas or data using different channels

About Ipsos Healthcare

Ipsos is among the world's largest global research companies focusing on five key areas: Advertising, Public Affairs, Media, Loyalty and Marketing.

Ipsos Healthcare, a division of Ipsos Marketing, is dedicated to understanding the motivations, interactions and influences of the multiple stakeholders who impact commercial success in the pharmaceutical industry.

With More Than 600 Dedicated Researchers Working With The Top Pharma Clients Across 40 Countries, Ipsos Healthcare Is One Of The World's Largest Healthcare Marketing Research Agencies, With a Leading Position In Key Emerging Markets. As a Full-service, Global Agency, We Offer And Integrate Customized As Well As Syndicated Research Offerings To Provide Our Clients With Commercially Meaningful Research. Our Healthcare Experts Provide

Custom innovative products and solutions to address key stakeholder experience and brand building business goals
Landmark Syndicated Therapy Monitors (25+ Disease Areas in 25+ Countries)

About Us

Ipsos is one of the world's largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we are proud of our continuous efforts in making Ipsos the best place to work!

About The Team

The Healthcare Service Line works with Pharmaceutical, bio-tech, medical device manufacturers and technology companies throughout the project lifecycle from early stage strategy, to launch of a new product, to product optimization.In addition to custom research, the healthcare Service Line also works on therapeutic centers of expertise in Oncology, Autoimmune, Virology and more.

Research Executive