Analyst - Recruitment Research

We are a boutique executive search firm headquartered in UK, focused exclusively on senior leadership mandates in Pharma, Biotech, CDMO, CRO and Life Sciences. We are looking for a sharp, research-oriented Business Analyst who will play a critical role in new business generation, market mapping for senior mandates and industry intelligence creation. This will be a Hybrid working with 2 days/week in office and remaining work from home.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Business Development Support:

• Identify and research potential client organizations across Pharma, Biotech, Life Sciences, CDMO, CRO, Diagnostics and related sectors

Generate new business leads through:

• Cold calling
• Email outreach
• LinkedIn prospecting
• Targeted networking and database mining
• Qualify leads based on predefined criteria (mandate size, seniority, hiring intent, geography, etc.)
• Schedule introductory discussions and hand over qualified leads to the Partner/Consultant
• Maintain and update lead data, outreach status and follow-ups in CRM or tracking systems

2. Market Mapping & Research for Senior Mandates

• Conduct detailed market mapping for senior and leadership-level mandates (VP, CXO, Head of Function roles)

Identify:

• Target companies
• Relevant functions
• Key decision-makers and potential candidates

Build talent intelligence reports covering:

• Org structures
• Reporting lines
• Competitor benchmarking
• Support consultants with candidate research, longlists, and industry talent insights

3. Industry Intelligence & Insight Reports:

• Track key leadership movements across Pharma and Life Sciences (appointments, exits, restructurings)

Develop short insight notes / reports on:

• Hiring trends
• Leadership demand areas
• Emerging skill sets
• Industry consolidation and growth segments
• Support creation of thought leadership content for client conversations and marketing initiatives

4. Data, Tools & Process Management:

• Maintain accurate records of leads, research data, and outreach activity
• Use LinkedIn, databases, and research tools effectively
• Continuously refine lead-generation approaches based on outcomes and feedback
• Support process improvements in research and business development workflows

Candidate Profile:

Education:

• MBA preferred (Marketing, Strategy, HR, or Operations)
• Strong analytical and research orientation is key

Experience:

2-6 years of experience in:

• B2B lead generation
• Research / consulting
• Executive search / recruitment research
• Market intelligence / business research roles
• Exposure to Pharma, Healthcare, Life Sciences, or B2B services is a strong plus

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong communication skills (verbal & written)
• Confident with cold calling and senior-level outreach
• Excellent research and data synthesis ability
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and goal-driven
• Proficient with LinkedIn, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM tools