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The Economist Senior Analyst in 31, China
Introduction
As the research and analysis division of the Economist Group, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) helps leaders prepare for opportunity, empowering them to act with confidence when making strategic decisions. EIU is the global standard in providing quality, actionable intelligence to the public and private sector, assessing issues that impact the marketplace for over two hundred countries.
The Economist Intelligence Unit – Healthcare (Clearstate), offers healthcare-focused market and business intelligence services complimented by strategic advisory to help medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare service firms understand their current and potential markets, and implement pragmatic and innovative strategies to ultimately tap into new growth opportunities. EIU Healthcare aims to further augment its dynamic team by seeking high calibre and talented business consultants keen to grow their career in healthcare business advisory.
The analyst, based in Shanghai, will be responsible for supporting our data solution delivery as well as providing the customised research and consulting services to our key account clients in the medical devices and life science sector. Key responsibilities will include:
Support EIU content and account teams for data solution delivery
Provide ad-hoc EIU data solution customisation services to key accounts
Provide ad-hoc advisory and consulting services leveraging EIU datasets
Accountabilities
In the role you would be expected to:
Support EIU content and account team on data solution delivery (50%):
Involved in customisation, delivery and presentation of EIU data solutions and reports to clients
Work with EIU account team to understand client needs on EIU data solution delivery, including datasets customisation, presentation & delivery, and other related analysis request
Work with EIU content team to customise EIU standard datasets as needed and conduct additional research and lead in-depth discussions with various external stakeholders as related to clients’ business objectives
Prepare presentation slides and other analysis to support the final delivery to client
Support BU leadership on EIU sharing on events and client workshops, and keeping meeting materials updated
Support BU leadership on internal initiatives and act as PMO for the initiative implementation
Conduct analysis and develop business solutions (50%):
Engage with clients on a day-to-day basis to ensure progress and project milestones are communicated
Conduct in-depth market and data analyses to develop solutions and recommendations for clients, including project conceptualisation, research design, analysis framework development, business modelling and strategic framework development
Mentor and guide interns and junior analysts, ensuring that they meet their performance goals
Create final recommendations for clients based on analyses and insights gained
Support or lead presentations in a confident, clear and concise manner
Provide support to business development efforts when needed
Experience, skills and professional attributes
To succeed in the role you would have:
At least 2-3+ years’ working experience in research and/or consulting
Bachelor or Master's degree from top tier universities; Science major and MBA a plus
Ability to interact with client-side management
Exceptional command of written/spoken Business English and Mandarin
High analytical and project management skills
Prior experience in healthcare sector
Willingness to travel
You would be able to demonstrate:
Proactivity and self-motivation
Keenness in intellectual challenges
Excellent people skills, with the ability to work within diverse teams and work well with people at all levels within and outside of the organisation
High attention to detail and high organisational skills
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects at a time
Versatility and ability to think inside and outside of the box
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and project milestones
Strong ability to take instructions and work independently
Passion for healthcare, and strong desire to learn and apply knowledge
Ability to get on with a wide range of personalities and cultures
An appreciation of the consulting lifestyle, an ability to be mindfully present and appreciate the humour of each moment
Job LocationsChina-31
ID 2024-10215
Function Data, Analysis & Insights