Research Executive

Ipsos; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 44,640 - 66,960; Full time

Job summary

Ipsos is looking for a qualified individual to join their Syndicated Healthcare team in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves supporting global teams, conducting desk research, and preparing detailed reports. The ideal candidate will have a degree in biological science, business, or social science, along with strong Microsoft Office and analytical skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduates with a preference for degrees in biological science, business, statistics, or social science.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential.
• Strong analytical skills with a great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the Global Syndicated Healthcare team with detailed reports.
• Prepare slide decks and reports based on client needs.
• Process data queries efficiently for good client service.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint, Excel and Word

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Previous market research exposure

Prior experience as a supervisor or mentor

Education

Graduates/degree holders in biological science, business, statistics or social science

Tools

Desktop/Survey Reporter

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

The Syndicated Healthcare team in KL provides crucial support to the Global Syndicated Healthcare team (across the US, UK, Asia-Pacific, Japan and Middle East/Northern Africa), with regular detailed reports on their respective therapy areas.

Additional responsibilities of the role include desk research, interpretation of data, title and executive summary writing, supervision of junior team members, and assistance with managing team resources, which may become part of the responsibilities at a later stage.

Analysis & Presentation Writing

• Preparation of slide decks and reports, presentation follow-up based on client needs and data runs (queries) required for the client query service using Desktop/Survey Reporter, Excel, PowerPoint and any other applicable software
• Interpretation of data, coming up with new value-added analyses and developing therapy area expertise
• Co-management of resource allocation within the Emerging Research team, with input and support from management

Measures of performance

• Actively contribute to maintaining and improving the Syndicated Emerging Research Studies
• Process data queries efficiently and accurately to provide good client service
• Support the global teams
• Deliver expected results on time and to a high quality

Requirements

Academic Qualifications

• Graduates/degreeee holders in biological science, business, statistic fields or social science
• Scientific, medical or pharmaceutical background is not necessary, but can be beneficial to this role

Knowledge & Skills

• Previous market research exposure and experience desired
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Strong analytical skills and great attention to detail are required
• Knowledge of or experience in the market research industry, knowledge of the pharmaceutical market in general, advanced analytic skills and prior use of analytical software packages are seen as an advantage
• Passion for learning more about healthcare in general and new trends in healthcare in particular
• Prioritises and prepares in advance, delivers work on time using available resources
• Previous experience as a supervisor or mentor of junior staff is seen as an advantage

Communication

• Works collaboratively with the internal teams in London, New York, China, South Korea, Australia, India, Japan and KL, and promotes team work
• Is able to effectively communicate ideas and information to individuals and groups when required
• Effectively presents ideas and information at team meetings
• Express ideas effectively in all correspondence, emails and reports
• Obtains clarification when necessary and is attentive during meetings
• Must enjoy working with colleagues across the globe

Research

• Demonstrates superior skill in producing PowerPoint and charts required for client and internal presentations and documents
• Demonstrates ability to read, interpret tabular data and distinguish trends. Individual uses visual and graphical presentation techniques to present trends
• Is able to understand, represent and describe data and translate into research findings. Able to add meaningful chart “headlines”
• Displays high level of attention to detail, individual understands the importance of correct data and is able to identify errors for correction

Desirable Behavior

• Willingness to learn all information and knowledge and take ownership of formal learning using Ipsos resources, online and external providers when appropriate
• Initiative and provide solutions to problem and acts responsibly without promptingListen and observe during information sharing sessions
• Creative in presenting ideas or data using different channels