Graduate Insights and Strategy Analyst

Cambridge Design Partnership; Hartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation partner in the UK seeks a science graduate to support their Insight & Strategy team. This role involves using research skills to provide evidence-based insights for strategic decisions across healthcare and consumer sectors. Ideal candidates have a degree in a relevant scientific field and possess strong analytical thinking and presentation skills. The position offers excellent learning opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working

Discretionary bonus

Learning and development opportunities

12% non-contributory pension

Private healthcare

Electric vehicle lease salary sacrifice scheme

Share incentive plan

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Degree, Master's, or PhD in a relevant scientific field.
• Demonstrate entrepreneurial attitude through extracurricular activities.
• Ability to distill complex information quickly.
• Confidence in presenting to stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the senior strategy team with research skills.
• Learn competencies in stakeholder and market research.
• Collaborate on multidisciplinary projects.
• Generate evidence-based insights for clients.
• Present findings to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Are you a science graduate with a passion for solving complex problems and applying analytical thinking to real-world challenges? CDP is looking for a bright and curious individual to join our Insight & Strategy team, where you\'ll help shape innovation strategies across both healthcare and consumer sectors. Our team brings together scientific understanding and strategic thinking to uncover unmet needs, explore market opportunities, and define programmes that deliver lasting impact. Based in our Cambridge office that houses our purpose-built user research facility, you\'ll contribute to generating the evidence-based insights that inform strategic decisions for our global clients. Initially you will use your technical knowledge and research skills to support the senior strategy team; however, as you progress, you will have the opportunity to learn key competencies within Innovation Insight & Strategy, such as stakeholder and market research, use of strategy tools, commercial analysis, business case development, supporting client workshops, and IP and technology landscaping. You\'ll work closely with technical experts and consultants on multidisciplinary projects spanning a wide range of sectors. Please note: this is a non-laboratory role, ideal for those who want to apply their scientific training in a more commercial and strategic context. This is a real opportunity to join an exciting and growing area of CDP, to help unlock and deliver new breakthrough innovation opportunities, and to start your career within Insight & Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Support the senior strategy team using technical knowledge and research skills.
• Learn key competencies within Innovation Insight & Strategy, including stakeholder and market research, use of strategy tools, commercial analysis, business case development, supporting client workshops, and IP and technology landscaping.
• Collaborate with technical experts and consultants on multidisciplinary projects spanning a wide range of sectors.
• Contribute to generating evidence-based insights that inform strategic decisions for global clients.
• Maintain a clear, succinct, and compelling presentation of findings to senior stakeholders within CDP and client organisations.

Qualifications

• A degree, Master\'s degree or PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering or a related discipline
• Be able to demonstrate an entrepreneurial attitude or commercial awareness, demonstrated through a university project or other extracurricular activity
• Have a strong foundation in science with a naturally enquiring mind, able to apply knowledge to explore broader opportunities in technology, markets, and user needs
• Be able to rapidly distil complex information from multiple sources
• Have the confidence and ability to present findings in a succinct and compelling way to senior stakeholders within CDP and client organisations
• Have exceptional organisational, time management and IT skills

About CDP & Benefits

Cambridge Design Partnership (CDP) is an end-to-end innovation partner, propelling global brands and ambitious start-ups to success. We build breakthrough products and services - from insight to ideas, prototypes to production - bringing innovation to life. Our teams are multi-disciplinary, uniting scientific rigor, design ingenuity, and engineering excellence for consumer and healthcare clients. People-centred, deeply collaborative, and - above all - expert, we\'re uniquely positioned to shape the future for consumers, patients, and industry. Even our ownership model is innovative: We\'re 100% owned by our employees, ensuring an open culture and a total commitment to our projects\' success.

• flexible working
• a discretionary bonus
• excellent learning and development opportunities
• a 12% non-contributory pension
• private healthcare
• electric vehicle lease salary sacrifice scheme
• share incentive plan
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays