Senior Specialist - Research - Chemical & Materials Industry

Sr. Research Specailist Chemical & Materials

- Work closely and collaboratively with the Consultant to assist them in preparing in-depth study reports comprising market / opportunity assessment, competitor intelligence, best practices related to market/business, competition benchmarking, customer assessment, trend analysis, market forecasting, etc. and also assist them in conducting feasibility searches while preparing study proposals

- End to end involvement in terms of execution of primary research strategy, and efficient planning and reporting (interview planning, tracking, drafting discussion guide; comprehensive and relevant contact list preparation; conducting in-depth interview with key respondents); ensure complete ownership of primary research as per defined timelines

- Ownership of conducting interpretation-based secondary research in paid and public sources >>> Exhibiting sound knowledge of effectively using paid and public business, technical databases (Factiva, Chemical Weekly, import-export databases, analyst reports, credit reports, reports by investment bank and consulting cos, FAOSTAT, USGS, EIA, etc.).

- Ability to prepare slides independently as per the defined scope of work, with the guidance of senior team members prepare executive summary

- Ensure efficient quality control mechanism at self / peer / junior level to ensure logical conclusions / deductions, data integrity, adequate triangulation of data / information, reasonable quality of sources, etc.

- Utilization of knowledge from past experience in solutioning or problem solving. Should have good idea of preparing effective search strategy & primary research strategy.

- Strong analytical mindset and with strong technical background to generate insights and actionable recommendations for the client

- Active participation during proposal preparation with feasibility assessment, preparation of background / domain slides, mapping of relevant experts, sample output slide preparation, etc.

- Perform assigned responsibilities in stipulated working hours, and working days by optimally utilizing work day

- Consistent adherence to quality standards in search methodology design, project execution and deliverable preparation

- Actively participate in formal and in-formal knowledge sharing sessions