Advisory Biology Analyst

Salary Not Specified

Science Group, Ewell, Surrey

Full time
Temporary
Onsite working

Posted 2 days ago, 9 Oct | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: d3fc9bae08d94e279fd6a728a8a949ef

Science Group

Full Job Description

Foresight: What does the future of oral health look like? What are the key market and consumer trends? What will the consumers of the future want? How are regulatory bodies influencing this space? What would a CPG company need to do to be a leader in this space?
Strategy: Is our client set up for success to achieve their health & wellness goals? Are their capabilities (e.g. organisational structure, R&D programs, investments and external partnerships) best positioned to allow them to meet their future ambitions?
Benchmarking: How does our client compare to its peers in its packaging strategy? Which companies are driving innovation in the field, and how are they doing it? How could gaps/weaknesses in our client's strategy be addressed?
Appraising alternative technologies: What natural ingredients are there to replace synthetically made ingredients in skincare products? How viable are they technically and commercially? How much scientific substantiation do they have?
Finding and understanding scientific and market data from secondary sources, including proprietary databases.
Conducting interviews to gain insights from academics, industry players, and market commentators.
Analysing data, including the selection and appropriate use of industry-standard analysis tools.
Developing and delivering commercial and/or scientific recommendations with the support of senior colleagues.
Drafting insightful reports describing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Confidently engage with a wide variety of client stakeholders at different levels from practitioner to C-Suite level executives supporting meetings/facilitating workshops etc
Clearly and articulately present project work at internal/external meetings
Build effective working relationships with colleagues across the Sagentia Innovation and its sister companies across the Science Group.
Supporting the creation of proposals and collateral material working with the sector vertical teams
Maintain complete client confidentiality.
Ensure adherence to group project management practices, policies, and processes to ensure delivery of projects on time, budget and quality., This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. The cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use non-essential cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These non-essential cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to subsequently opt-in or out of these cookies, although opting out of some of these cookies may have a negative effect on your browsing experience.
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Candidates should have a Master's degree in Biology and may also have a PhD.
A passion for continuous learning and ideally some experience in (but not limited to): molecular & structural biology, computational biology, genomics, medical science, plant science, biotechnology, cell biology
An interest in the application of science in a business environment is essential, and previous commercial experience would be a distinct advantage
Ability to explain ideas in a clear and concise manner to both effectively communicate and create buy-in to ideas and recommendations.
Excellent research and writing skills: attention to detail, and an ability to identify and summarise information from various sources under time pressure.
Experience in the use of secondary information tools, including databases of scientific literature or patents. Searching of market data would be an advantage.
Ability to efficiently deal with multiple tasks and prioritise under pressure.
Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
Strong communication, time management, and planning skills (essential)
Professional proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite

Sagentia Innovation provides independent advisory and leading-edge product development services to a broad range of companies from some of the world's leading and best-known brands, to start-up disruptors. We operate projects ranging in scale from £10k to £10m and serve customers across the medical, industrial, chemicals and energy, defence, food and beverage, and consumer sectors. We are part of Science Group (AIM:SAG), which has more than ten offices globally, two UK-based dedicated R&D innovation centers and more than 400 employees.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.