Graduate Research Executive – Global Healthcare Monitors in London

Are you driven by data and passionate about insights? We are a leading global market research company, enabling organisations to make smarter, bolder, and faster decisions. We are the Syndicated Healthcare team. Instead of doing one-off projects for a single client, we create reports and analysis that multiple companies buy. We use our healthcare data to support our pharmaceutical clients' business strategy and to track its success in the market. We answer our clients' biggest questions by showing them what’s actually happening in the real world—like how their drugs are being prescribed and how they can better communicate with doctors. With our deep market knowledge, we give pharma companies the tools they need to succeed.

The Role

As a Graduate Research Executive, you will be working with data to create actionable insight led findings and storytelling the opportunities that exist. Understanding how research influences our clients, their commercial imperatives and organisational challenges. Working on relatable brands, products and services that have an impact on your everyday life. Supported by your manager & team, you will:

• Gain an ever-evolving, in-depth knowledge of the therapy areas you are working in, the treatments used, and the clients involved and their business objectives.
• Help ensure our questionnaires accurately reflect how the disease is treated and develop new questions as client business needs change.
• Be involved in reviewing data, ensuring its reliability.
• Use cross-tabulation software to design and run bespoke data analyses.
• Start your role at Ipsos within our Neurology team; covering areas like MS, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Migraine.

About You

We encourage diversity of thought so we look for candidates who are as diverse as the societies, markets and people we work with. Therefore we are looking for:

• An analytical and problem-solving mindset, focused on not only interpreting data but also understanding the “why” behind insights.
• Effective communication and storytelling skills, the ability to derive actionable insights from data and present them in a clear and engaging way.
• Commercial awareness and client-focused mindset, with a genuine passion in understanding client needs.
• A curiosity and learning agility that fosters exploration of new ideas and openness to understanding changing trends.
• Creativity and innovation to think outside the box and bring fresh, impactful ideas to life.
• Embraces collaboration and teamwork, working effectively with others and valuing diverse perspectives.
• Strong organisational and attention to detail skills, with a commitment to accuracy and integrity in every task.
• A focus on self-awareness and a growth mindset, driven to succeed and make a real impact, with a willingness to reflect, learn, and grow.
• A strong ability to synthesise information, eager to learn how to connect the dots between complex data, industry reading, and client goals to explain market trends.
• An aptitude for leveraging AI tools and techniques to enhance research and insights, in line with Ipsos' standards and policies.
• A willingness to embrace the opportunity to work with both clients and colleagues across multiple time-zones.

Along with…

• The unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Why Ipsos

Launch your career with our 12-month global Generation Ipsos Graduate Programme. You will gain the essential skills, values, and in-depth knowledge to excel as a top researcher. Benefitting from extensive, best-in-class training covering technical, research, personal, and client-focused skills. Being part of a cohort, you will collaborate with fellow graduates across the business, building your network and driving innovation. After completing the programme, you will be eligible for promotion to further your career at Ipsos. You will also have the chance to work towards the MRS Advanced Certificate, a recognised research qualification.

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday that increases to 30 days over time, plus an extra day off for your birthday.
• Industry-leading Graduate Programme to kickstart your career with top training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working and inclusive bank holiday options, recognising the diversity of our workforce and that people may celebrate different events.
• Interest-free Future Talent Loan of up to £1,000, providing optional support for unexpected costs so you can focus on starting your career.
• Work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks each calendar year (subject to relevant Right to Work requirements).
• Bupa Well+ Health and Wellbeing Services for ongoing health and wellness support.
• Comprehensive benefits including pension contributions, income protection, winter flu jabs, eye care vouchers, and many others.
• Company paid Curiosity & ESG Days.
• Diversity and Inclusion Belong Networks, bringing together people with shared identities and interests to foster a welcoming and supportive workplace.

Successful applicants will move on to a cognitive and personality assessment, followed by a virtual interview with one of our talent partners. The final stage will be an in-person assessment centre at our London office on w/c 17th August and we are looking for candidates to start on 2nd November. We are committed to equality, treating people fairly, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment and ensuring we have diversity of people and views. We recognise that this is important for our business success - a more diverse workforce will enable us to better reflect and understand the world we research and ultimately deliver better research and insight to our clients. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme, certified as a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.