Research Analyst - Chemicals & Materials

Frost & Sullivan; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm seeks a professional to lead business research in the Chemicals & Materials sector. Candidates must hold an advanced degree and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This role involves extensive client interaction and the ability to deliver strategic insights. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and growth in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Open door policy

Career growth opportunities

Global recognition awards

Continuous learning and coaching

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent in relevant fields.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• 5+ years leading research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct business-to-business research via interviews and secondary sources.
• Produce high-quality project outputs with market insights.
• Deliver strategic recommendations to clients.

Skills

Business research methodologies

Strategic marketing

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Master’s or higher in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related discipline

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Pipeline Company, has spent more than 60 years partnering with clients to develop transformational growth strategies by focusing on innovation and growth opportunities driven by disruptive technologies, mega trends, emerging markets and new business models. Today, more than ever before, companies must innovate, not only to survive, but thrive in the future. Our Growth Pipeline Management (GPM) system supports clients by identifying and evaluating new growth opportunities and serves as the foundation for continuous growth. This is your opportunity to be part of a revolutionary global team that truly inspires positive global changes by innovating to zero. Learn more about Frost & Sullivan at www.frost.com

About the team/Practice Area

Chemical industries are basic building blocks and critical inputs to the global economy, adding value to natural resources, transforming them into the materials needed by all the downstream industries and end products that we use in our daily life, including automotive, electrical and electronics, consumer goods to name a few. The industry is being disrupted by a range of external factors and mega trends including sustainability, new business models, supply chain constraints and reshoring, digitization, among others, all of which leading to ever changing needs of chemicals and materials that will shape the future of the end products that we consume in the future. The Chemicals and Materials Advisory practice partners with these companies to ideate, evaluate and enable decision making to shape the future portfolio of companies.

About the Role

Frost & Sullivan is seeking candidates with skills and experience across these solutions, with specific interest in candidates who have applied these skills in one or more segments; e.g. Basic Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Specialty Chemicals, Plastics & Composites, CASE and Construction materials etc.

Responsibilities

To undertake business-to-business research through telephone interviews and secondary search sources, analyse industry trends and data, and generate client focused reports, briefings, presentations and other project material.

To produce high quality project outputs, including sizing markets, generating forecasts, competitive (market share) information and strategic recommendations for our clients.

Required Competencies

We’re looking for candidates who -

The successful candidate will be a Consulting professional with a thorough understanding of business research and consulting methodologies in Chemicals & Materials sector and proven success of direct client interaction.

Strong verbal and written communication.

Excellent trouble shooting skills.

Qualification and Experience

Educational Qualification

• Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) or equivalent in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.

Professional Expertise

• Deep expertise in research methodologies and strategic marketing with proven leadership in driving research initiatives.
• Fluent in written and spoken English with demonstrated ability to communicate complex insights effectively.

Leadership & Strategic Abilities

• Strong commercial acumen combined with strategic thinking and analytical rigor.
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams in fact-based consulting and complex market research projects over 5+ years.
• Skilled at delivering compelling research narratives focused on actionable business impact, not just data reporting.
• Extensive experience in fostering collaboration across diverse, global matrix organizations.

Core Competencies

• Proactive and organized leader with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in fast-paced, innovative environments.
• Exceptional attention to detail coupled with the ability to provide strategic insights in research deliverables.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially MS PowerPoint, to develop executive-level presentations.

Additional Attributes

• Intercultural competence and experience in working with cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Adept at anticipating market and business needs and aligning research output to inform strategic decision-making.

What will make you succeed at Frost & Sullivan?

You need to be

• Wildly curious and entrepreneurial
• Committed to customer success
• A self-starter invested in your future
• A persuasive communicator
• Deeply Analytical
• Excited about Disruptive Trends

Benefits

• A friendly work environment with an ‘open door’ policy
• A strong career path with growth opportunities.
• Be part of a global team that strives for excellence, and fosters an Olympic spirit
• Feed your intellectual curiosity by collaborating across all levels of the company across the globe
• Global Recognition - President’s Club & Chairman’s Club Awards
• Continuous learning and coaching

Frost & Sullivan is committed to a work environment free of all forms of discrimination. Frost & Sullivan recruits and hires without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or sexual orientation