Project Specialist, Research - Global Corporate, Life Sciences

GLG Research connects clients across all industries with data‑driven insights by leveraging a vast expert network and advanced research methodologies. We’re seeking a highly‑motivated Project Specialist to join our Global Research Team in London, working with leading technology, payments, industrials, life‑sciences and medical‑devices companies.

Location: London – office based.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing and facilitating customized qualitative and quantitative research.
• Provide client‑facing support and professional communication.
• Compile and review research reports for clients (data analysis not required).
• Manage multiple project timelines, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines.
• Navigate complex research requests and client‑specific preferences.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, partners and clients.
• Interact directly with clients to understand and meet their learning needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of research content, network and client information.
• Collaborate across teams on multiple projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Market Research, Social Science, Life Sciences Research or related fields preferred).
• 2–3+ years of experience in the Market Research industry with emphasis on quantitative and/or qualitative research.
• Adjacent experience in related industries or roles is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with clients in Technology/Payments, Life‑Sciences/Healthcare, and Industrials.
• Superior writing, logic, and interpersonal skills.
• Team collaboration in a high‑throughput, deadline‑driven, client‑servicing environment.
• Experience analysing and communicating market research results to stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a rigorous, fast‑moving environment.
• Excellent conceptual and analytic skills.
• Strong problem‑solving ability and patience for rigorous review.
• Ability to work remotely or in hybrid mode while meeting deadlines and cross‑team communication.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits program, including flexible open PTO policy.
• Other benefits such as tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, speaker series events, employee resource groups, and social impact programmes.
• Flexible working policy during the global pandemic, with office perks such as complimentary meals, barista bars and on‑site gyms in certain locations.

Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. (“GLG”) is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, race, religion, color, marital status, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.