Monitor and track competitor activity, market developments and industry news across STM and adjacent markets.
Maintain structured trackers and briefing documents to keep the team informed of key developments.
Conduct desk research and secondary research to support ongoing strategic projects, with the assistance of a variety of AI tools.
Summarise findings from multiple sources into clear, concise written outputs.
Assist in analysing market trends, competitive positioning and growth dynamics under the guidance of senior team members.
Help prepare materials that contribute to strategic reviews, including data gathering, slide drafts and supporting documentation.
Flag relevant findings and patterns to the wider team as they emerge from ongoing research.
Work closely with colleagues in strategy, commercial and product teams to understand their research needs.
Share research outputs clearly and proactively, asking questions when priorities or scope are unclear.
Contribute ideas to improve how the team collects and organises intelligence over time.

1-2 years' experience in a research, analysis or related role.
Some exposure to academic publishing, STM, pharmaceutical or life sciences is preferred, but not essential.
Demonstrated ability to research a topic and communicate findings in a structured way.
A natural curiosity and interest in how industries and markets work.
Good written communication skills; able to write clearly and without jargon.
Comfortable with Excel or equivalent tools for organising and summarising data.
Organised and reliable, with the ability to manage your own workload on day-to-day tasks.
Willing to ask for help, take feedback and develop quickly.
A genuine curiosity in how to leverage and work with AI.

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Strategy Analyst

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