Executive Search Analyst

Inflow Partnership; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Inflow is seeking a Research Analyst to support retained executive search assignments in the pharmaceutical CDMO sector. You will map leadership teams, identify senior executives, and produce market maps to support recruitment projects.

You’ll work within the Research & Delivery function, growing toward candidate assessment, search delivery and client development. A curious mindset and strong English skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data clearly.
• Excellent written and spoken English with professional communication.
• Curiosity and problem-solving mindset for market intelligence.
• Structured, proactive approach to research and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Map leadership teams and talent markets in the pharmaceutical CDMO sector.
• Identify and research senior executives using LinkedIn and industry resources.
• Produce detailed market maps and talent intelligence for retained search assignments.
• Build and maintain accurate candidate records and research documentation.
• Support confidential executive search projects from launch to completion.
• Collaborate with the team to understand search strategy and client requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Proactive / organized

Education

Graduate degree in a relevant field

Tools

LinkedIn research tools

Industry databases

Research documentation

Job description

At Inflow, we specialise in executive search for the pharmaceutical CDMO sector, partnering with organisations to appoint senior leaders across Development, Operations and Quality.

Combining deep market knowledge with evidence-led research and a consultative approach, we help our clients make confident leadership appointments and build lasting partnerships.

We’re looking for a Research Analyst to join our growing team.

This is an opportunity to build a career in executive search, learning every stage of the search process alongside an experienced team. You’ll initially work within our Research & Delivery function, supporting retained executive search assignments through market mapping, talent identification and market intelligence.

As your experience grows, you’ll have the opportunity to develop into candidate assessment, search delivery and, ultimately, client relationship management and business development.

If you’re naturally curious, enjoy solving complex problems and take pride in producing high-quality work, you’ll thrive in this role.

The Role

Working alongside our Director of Research & Delivery, you’ll play a key role in the research that underpins every executive search assignment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Mapping leadership teams, organisational structures and talent markets across the pharmaceutical CDMO sector.
• Identifying and researching senior executives using LinkedIn, industry resources and internal databases.
• Producing detailed market maps and talent intelligence to support retained search assignments.
• Building and maintaining accurate candidate records and research documentation.
• Supporting the delivery of confidential executive search projects from launch through to completion.
• Working closely with the wider team to understand search strategy, market dynamics and client requirements.

As you develop within the role, you’ll have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility, including:

• Speaking with senior candidates to assess their experience, motivations and suitability.
• Supporting executive search delivery throughout the recruitment process.
• Developing trusted relationships with clients and candidates.
• Working alongside our Managing Directors on account management and business development.

About You

We’re more interested in how you think than where you’ve worked.

You may be graduating this year, looking for your first role, or you may already have experience in executive search, recruitment or research. Either way, you’ll be someone who enjoys understanding markets, asks thoughtful questions and has a genuine interest in how businesses operate.

You’ll ideally have:

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• German language skills would be an advantage, but aren’t essential.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The confidence to communicate professionally with senior executives.
• A proactive, organised and naturally curious approach to your work.

Experience within pharmaceuticals, life sciences or executive search would be beneficial, but isn’t essential. We’ll provide the support and training needed to develop your knowledge of both the market and the executive search profession.

Why Join Inflow?

This is more than an entry-level role, it’s the beginning of a long-term career in executive search.

You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, gaining exposure to every stage of the search process while developing expertise in one of the most technically complex and globally significant sectors in life sciences.

As the business grows, so will your role. You’ll have the opportunity to progress from research into candidate assessment, executive search delivery, account management and business development, building a rewarding career within a specialist executive search firm.

Location

This is a hybrid role, with a minimum of two days per week based at our office at LABS, Southampton Place, London WC1A 2AJ.