Analyst – Pharmaceutical Business Fundamentals Databases

Salary: £16.8 – £19.2 per hour

Analyst Pharmaceutical Business Fundamentals Databases – GlobalData Healthcare, Pharma

Location: UK (London)

GlobalData is a leading market research and analysis firm serving an extensive list of blue chip clients on a global basis. We provide comprehensive, timely and accurate research reports and datasets to support cutting edge industry analysis and strategic planning. With over 1,000 directly employed staff, spread over 13 offices including major centres in the UK, US and India. Our mission is to build and maintain innovative and unique desktop information services for the corporate sector within the Life Sciences, Oil & Gas and Power industries.

What you will do:

Our Databases and Analytics team within GlobalData Healthcare, Pharma requires an individual to help develop and refine the Pharmaceutical Business Fundamentals (including Companies and Deals) Databases.

Key responsibilities: Product Support

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* Work closely with local and offshore managers to ensure that project deliverables are met with high quality in supporting the Business Fundamentals databases

* Oversee and implement methods and processes for data collection from a range of information sources and to enhance the accuracy and scope of the databases

* Support planned enhancements of the Business Fundamentals databases by working with software teams in design, implementation and user acceptance testing of platform enhancements

* Support quality control of the databases

* Participate and subsequently manage weekly team meetings

* Produce monthly analyst briefings, white papers and any other reports required by the manager/company

Key responsibilities: Sales and Client Support

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* Respond to client queries regarding the platform

* Clarify, manage and successfully implement customer expectations

* Support the sales team by participation in client meetings when requested

* Provide internal training presentations on platform enhancements to sales teams

* Support any new starters on any protocol and procedural training

* Coordinate and work closely with the India team to ensure that project deliverables are met with high quality

* Support Consulting team deliverables by coordinating with India team

What you will bring to the table:

* A post graduate degree (MSc or MBA) in Life Science, Business, Finance, or equivalent 1 year experience desirable

* Basic understanding of pharmaceutical industry and drug development processes

* Basic understanding of domestic and foreign corporate structure

* Basic understanding of the international financial regulatory environment

* Excellent organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills

* Expertise in using Excel and ability to produce PowerPoint presentations

* High level of both written and verbal communication skills

* Focus on quality, process improvements and attention to detail

* Must be a team player and possess the ability to work well with global teams

* Experience in client interactions (written, verbal by web meetings, face to face) is desirable

* An experience in maintaining/managing a pharmaceutical database will be highly desirable

* Willingness to travel overseas if necessary