Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. JM Search is the leading retained executive search firm for private equity, and other growth-oriented private and public organizations. They are seeking a Senior Research Analyst to develop and execute targeted search strategies, conduct in-depth market research, and identify executive talent within the biopharmaceutical industry.
Responsibilities
- Develop & Execute Targeted Search Strategies
- Partner with Client Partners and Recruiters to define search objectives and develop targeted executive search strategies for retained search engagements
- Design and execute research strategies that identify executive talent, competitive talent pools, and target organizations aligned with client objectives
- Apply advanced research methodologies and creative sourcing techniques to identify and engage passive executive talent with minimal oversight
- Leverage expertise in the biopharmaceutical industry to advise search teams on market dynamics, talent availability, and competitive landscapes
- Conduct in-depth market, competitive, and organizational research to support executive search engagements and new business opportunities
- Develop comprehensive market maps, organizational charts, succession pipelines, and executive talent landscapes
- Monitor industry trends, company growth, financing activity, acquisitions, leadership changes, and emerging therapeutic areas to inform search strategy
- Synthesize complex information into actionable insights and recommendations for Client Partners and Recruiters
- Identify, evaluate, and prioritize executive leaders using advanced research methodologies, industry networks, and executive search technologies
- Develop diverse, high-quality candidate slates aligned with client objectives
- Assess executive talent based on functional expertise, leadership experience, organizational fit, and career progression
- Build and maintain relationships with executives to develop long-term market intelligence and talent networks
- Serve as a trusted research advisor to Client Partners and Recruiters throughout each engagement
- Proactively communicate market intelligence, search progress, and candidate insights
- Recommend strategic adjustments to search strategy based on market findings
- Escalate search challenges appropriately while maintaining exceptional internal client service
- Demonstrate expertise across the biopharmaceutical value chain, including: Discovery Research, Translational Medicine, Preclinical Development, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Biometrics, Technical Operations & Manufacturing, Quality & Compliance, Commercial, Market Access, and Corporate Leadership
- Advise search teams on organizational structures, reporting relationships, executive succession trends, and leadership talent across the drug development lifecycle
- Continuously build knowledge of emerging technologies, therapeutic modalities, and the evolving biopharmaceutical marketplace
- Prepare executive candidate profiles, position specifications, market intelligence reports, organizational analyses, and client presentations
- Coordinate research deliverables, interviews, client meetings, and project milestones to ensure timely execution
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation within Thrive in accordance with firm standards
- Ensure the accuracy of candidate information, market intelligence, organizational research, compensation data, and executive movement within internal systems
- Promote best practices in research methodology, documentation, and data quality
- Contribute to the firm's knowledge base by capturing market intelligence and search insights
- Support business development by developing market maps, talent intelligence, competitive analyses, and search examples for proposals and client pursuits
- Identify emerging companies, executive talent, and market trends that create opportunities for new client engagements
- Mentor Research Associates and junior team members, sharing expertise in executive search research, market intelligence, and project execution
Skills
- Minimum of 2 years of experience conducting research within a retained executive search, executive recruiting, or specialized life sciences search environment
- Ability to manage multiple executive search engagements in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
- Demonstrated expertise using advanced and creative research methodologies to identify passive executive talent and develop executive talent landscapes
- Strong knowledge of the biopharmaceutical industry, including executive leadership functions spanning Discovery Research through Commercialization
- Ability to synthesize complex market information into strategic recommendations that influence search execution and client decision-making
- Excellent analytical, writing, presentation, and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Bachelor's degree required
- Advanced proficiency with executive research platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, Microsoft Office Suite, and executive search databases
- Advanced education in life sciences, business, or a related discipline
Benefits
- A healthy 401(k) match
- Excellent health, vision, and dental benefits
- Flexible working options
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