Pharmaceutical Industry Analyst in Warrington

BMI’s Pharmaceuticals Industry division requires a Pharmaceuticals Analyst based out of our Manchester office. The role is a hybrid one which requires attendance a minimum of three days a week at our Manchester city centre office.

What We Offer:

• 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.

We’ll Count on You To:

• As a 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.
• 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 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.

What You Need to Have:

• Prior relevant analyst experience required in life sciences, preferably pharmaceuticals or healthcare will be beneficial.
• 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 Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

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 interests 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.

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