JM Search

Research Analyst

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Support business development by developing market maps, talent intelligence, competitive analyses, and search examples for proposals and client pursuits.
• Mentor Research Associates and junior team members, sharing expertise in executive search research, market intelligence, and project execution.

Senior Research Analyst – Biopharmaceuticals