Industry Analyst

Fitch Group, Inc., Fitch Ratings, Inc., Fitch Solutions Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Pharmaceutical Industry Analyst to join their London office. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to thought leadership in the pharmaceutical sector while working collaboratively with a team of experienced analysts. You will be responsible for delivering timely insights and forecasts that help clients navigate opportunities and risks in the pharmaceutical market. If you possess a strong background in life sciences and have a passion for economics and politics, this position could be your next career step in a dynamic and impactful environment.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of core principles and trends in the pharmaceutical market.
• Experience in interpreting and visualizing data from large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely views and forecasts for clients in pharmaceutical markets.
• Research and present insights on geographic markets and trends.

Skills

Research and Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Time Management

Education

BSc in Life Sciences

MA/MSc/PhD in Life Sciences

Job description

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Industry Analyst

Requisition ID: 47955

Business Unit: Fitch Solutions

Category: Operations

Location: London, GB

Date Posted: May 7, 2025

Industry Analyst

Fitch Solutions’ BMI Pharmaceutical Industry division requires a Pharmaceutical Industry Analyst for our London office.

What We Offer:

• Development opportunity: The role involves collaborative work internally across multiple geographic locations and teams, as well as involvement in client engagements.
• High visibility for your work: The BMI Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Medical Devices Analyst hub informs senior decision makers in pharmaceutical companies, financial institutions, consultancies, government agencies, and multinational corporations.
• Thought leadership: The successful candidate will contribute to thought leadership in the pharmaceutical space.
• Collaborative and experienced team: The role is part of a team of analysts with deep expertise in their areas of coverage.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Deliver at pace: Provide timely views and forecasts to help BMI’s clients navigate opportunities and risks in pharmaceutical markets.
• Deliver research excellence: Research, generate, and share insights on geographic markets and regions, presenting findings in various formats including written analysis, 10-year data forecasts, and presentations.
• Seek and support professional development: Constructively challenge and debate colleagues’ views and be open to feedback.
• Deepen your knowledge: Continuously expand understanding of macroeconomics, political risk, and sector-specific risks to inform your pharmaceutical sector analyses.
• Embark Fitch Solutions' culture: Demonstrate proactivity, enthusiasm, professionalism, strong communication, and analytical standards; foster respect and build strong working relationships.

What You Need to Have:

• Relevant experience: Research and analytical experience demonstrating understanding of core principles and trends within the pharmaceutical market.
• Educational background: BSc/MA/MSc/PhD in life sciences or equivalent experience in pharmaceuticals and/or healthcare, or in commercial research and analysis.
• Passion for economics or politics: Interest in their impact on the pharmaceutical industry.
• Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, strong numeracy, and comfort in presenting to diverse audiences.
• Data analysis: Experience interpreting, manipulating, and visualizing data to extract insights from large datasets.
• Time management: Ability to manage time effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Independence and teamwork: Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others.
• Commercial insight: Business-minded with a client-first approach.
• Presentation skills: Experienced presenter/public speaker capable of tailoring messages for varied audiences.