Sr Research Analyst - Biopharmaceuticals

JM Search & Company•King of Prussia, PA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

JM Search is a leading retained executive search firm for private equity and other growth-oriented private and public organizations. With over 40 years of experience, we excel at identifying, attracting, and retaining high-performing company builders. We are committed to providing continuous development opportunities for our team members and believe in fostering a culture where caring for our people leads to exceptional client service. This role involves developing and executing targeted search strategies, conducting advanced market research and analysis, identifying and assessing executive talent, managing internal client relationships, and serving as a Biopharma Market Expert. The position also includes coordinating search execution and documentation, maintaining research excellence and data integrity, and contributing to business development and resource development through mentorship.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience conducting research within a retained executive search, executive recruiting, or specialized life sciences search environment.
Ability to manage multiple executive search engagements in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
Demonstrated expertise using advanced and creative research methodologies to identify passive executive talent and develop executive talent landscapes.
Strong knowledge of the biopharmaceutical industry, including executive leadership functions spanning Discovery Research through Commercialization.
Ability to synthesize complex market information into strategic recommendations that influence search execution and client decision-making.
Excellent analytical, writing, presentation, and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Bachelor's degree required
Advanced proficiency with executive research platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, Microsoft Office Suite, and executive search databases.

Nice To Haves

Advanced education in life sciences, business, or a related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop & Execute Targeted Search Strategies
Partner with Client Partners and Recruiters to define search objectives and develop targeted executive search strategies for retained search engagements.
Design and execute research strategies that identify executive talent, competitive talent pools, and target organizations aligned with client objectives.
Apply advanced research methodologies and creative sourcing techniques to identify and engage passive executive talent with minimal oversight.
Leverage expertise in the biopharmaceutical industry to advise search teams on market dynamics, talent availability, and competitive landscapes.
Provide Advanced Market Research & Analysis
Conduct in-depth market, competitive, and organizational research to support executive search engagements and new business opportunities.
Develop comprehensive market maps, organizational charts, succession pipelines, and executive talent landscapes.
Monitor industry trends, company growth, financing activity, acquisitions, leadership changes, and emerging therapeutic areas to inform search strategy.
Synthesize complex information into actionable insights and recommendations for Client Partners and Recruiters.
Identify & Assess Executive Talent
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize executive leaders using advanced research methodologies, industry networks, and executive search technologies.
Develop diverse, high-quality candidate slates aligned with client objectives.
Assess executive talent based on functional expertise, leadership experience, organizational fit, and career progression.
Build and maintain relationships with executives to develop long-term market intelligence and talent networks.
Manage Internal Client Relationships
Serve as a trusted research advisor to Client Partners and Recruiters throughout each engagement.
Proactively communicate market intelligence, search progress, and candidate insights.
Recommend strategic adjustments to search strategy based on market findings.
Escalate search challenges appropriately while maintaining exceptional internal client service.
Serve as a Biopharma Market Expert
Demonstrate expertise across the biopharmaceutical value chain, including: Discovery Research, Translational Medicine, Preclinical Development, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Biometrics, Technical Operations & Manufacturing, Quality & Compliance, Commercial, Market Access, and Corporate Leadership.
Advise search teams on organizational structures, reporting relationships, executive succession trends, and leadership talent across the drug development lifecycle.
Continuously build knowledge of emerging technologies, therapeutic modalities, and the evolving biopharmaceutical marketplace.
Coordinate Search Execution & Documentation
Prepare executive candidate profiles, position specifications, market intelligence reports, organizational analyses, and client presentations.
Coordinate research deliverables, interviews, client meetings, and project milestones to ensure timely execution.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation within Thrive in accordance with firm standards.
Maintain Research Excellence & Data Integrity
Ensure the accuracy of candidate information, market intelligence, organizational research, compensation data, and executive movement within internal systems.
Promote best practices in research methodology, documentation, and data quality.
Contribute to the firm's knowledge base by capturing market intelligence and search insights.
Contribute to Business Development & Resource Development
Support business development by developing market maps, talent intelligence, competitive analyses, and search examples for proposals and client pursuits.
Identify emerging companies, executive talent, and market trends that create opportunities for new client engagements.
Mentor Research Associates and junior team members, sharing expertise in executive search research, market intelligence, and project execution.