Insights Associate

About the role

This hybrid role is based 3 days in the York office and 2 remote days. It is a permanent headcount position within a dynamic, fast-paced global pharmaceutical advisory firm headquartered in the UK. The successful candidate will collaborate with clients from leading global pharmaceutical companies, developing a solid understanding of the industry, strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, and unique insight into best practices across the sector. Early responsibility and high visibility with senior stakeholders are core features of the role, supported by an experienced analyst team and a close-knit environment.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with internal STEM senior leadership and local project teams to establish project delivery requirements
• Manage multiple client projects and their timelines to meet both internal and client deadlines
• Build and maintain MS Excel databases from source data
• Analyse client data using quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate key performance indicators
• Pressure test source data and identify areas for investigation
• Collaborate with Directors and local teams to interpret data and formulate action plans and recommendations for clients
• Produce high-quality presentations and other deliverables for clients using MS PowerPoint
• Support members in the analysis team to meet client deadlines and drive development and efficiencies within the team

Growth Opportunities

STEM has an excellent reputation with its clients and, as a fast-growing business, offers opportunities to expand and develop beyond the role upon demonstrated success. The company also provides a pathway to move into more senior and/or above-country roles for the right talent as part of long-term career development.

Essential Skills

• Economics or science-based degree with numerical emphasis (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics)
• Preferable: a few years of experience in a similar analysis role within the Pharmaceutical/Healthcare industry
• Strong communication and project management skills to handle multiple projects with different stakeholders
• Advanced experience using MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Proactive mindset with drive, ambition, and a strong work ethic to grow in a dynamic environment
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities