Senior Analyst, Pharmaceuticals in Manchester

BMI is currently seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Industry Analyst based out of our Manchester office. BMI's systematic, independent and data‑driven market insights, analysis and forecasts enable customers to recognize and assess risks and opportunities across markets and industries. For almost 40 years, we have provided impartial views to support our customers’ strategic plans and investment decisions. At BMI, we’re proud of the work we do to help our clients manage risks and opportunities in global markets, which began in 1984 and continues to this day. By stepping into a role here, you will help shape the strategic decisions of the world’s leading organizations.

As a member of our team, your role will go beyond conventional boundaries. You will collaborate with industry experts, thought leaders, and visionary executives, collectively working towards shaping the future of businesses that span a multitude of sectors. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we continuously strive to offer our colleagues a great place to work, with opportunities to learn, innovate, develop their careers, and serve the community.

This role is an excellent development opportunity as it involves collaborative work internally across multiple geographic locations and teams, as well as involvement in client engagements. The BMI Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Medical Devices Analyst hub has high visibility and you will be responsible for informing senior decision makers in financial institutions, consultancies, government agencies and multinational corporations. The successful candidate will contribute to thought leadership in the pharmaceutical space. The role is part of a collaborative team of analysts, who have deep expertise in their areas of coverage.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• As a Senior Pharmaceuticals Industry Analyst, you will be responsible for generating views and forecasts which feed into our overall industry, regional and global strategy.
• Research, generate and update views on geographic markets and regions, presenting these via written analysis (daily, monthly and quarterly), pharmaceutical market forecasts up to 10 years, alongside both internal and external presentations.
• Constructively challenge and debate your colleagues’ views and have your views challenged and debated.
• Act as a mentor to help guide and manage teammates.
• Use your knowledge of macroeconomics, political risk and wider sector risk to support and strengthen your pharmaceutical sector views.
• Lead by example in terms of BMI's working culture; demonstrate proactivity, enthusiasm, professionalism, strong communication and excellent analytical standards; lead the way in terms of showing respect for colleagues and building strong working relationships.

You May be a Good Fit if:

• Prior relevant analyst experience required in life sciences, preferably pharmaceuticals or healthcare.
• Qualifications: MA/MSc/PhD in life sciences preferred; or, equivalent experience in pharmaceuticals and/or healthcare, commercial research and analysis.
• Extensive knowledge of Pharma or Healthcare market fundamentals, with specialisation in geographic regions or therapy areas beneficial.
• Demonstrable knowledge of / passion for economics and / or politics and their impact on the pharmaceutical industry.
• An excellent standard of written English as well as excellent verbal communication and numeracy.
• Experienced presenter / public speaker who can generate precise views and can adjust for a range of audiences.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Capacity to work independently while also having a ‘collegiate’ approach.
• Skills to cope with time pressure and deadlines.
• Ability to organise others and hold them accountable for their work and deadlines.
• Commercially minded with an understanding of the business intelligence value proposition.

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required.
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity.
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long‑term goals.
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing.
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family‑friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively.
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe.
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community.

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward‑looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work. Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.