Research Analyst/Senior Research Analyst, TechVision Chennai, India

Location

Chennai | India

Job description

Research Analyst/Senior Research Analyst, TechVision, Chennai, India

About the team/Practice Area

'The TechVision technology analysts and experts continuously monitor, gather, and analyze deep-dive intelligence on numerous emerging and disruptive technologies through a network of innovators, technology developers, public and private financial institutions, tech academicians and researchers, and other players in the technology ecosystems around the globe. This network is spread across public and private sectors, universities, research institutions, and government R&D agencies.

TechVision strategically designed service lines empower organizations to leverage dynamic intelligence on emerging technologies to create innovation opportunities, plan technology convergence scenarios, and implement new revenue models. It allows clients to become visibly valuable and thrive in an increasingly agile global business ecosystem.

Our high-impact solutions include a suite of syndicated and customized services such as technology tracking, deep-dive technology, and application forecasting, thought leadership briefings, best practices recognition, and executive think-tank workshops.'

About the Role

The Research Analyst/Senior Research Analyst is a specialized technology and market analyst who is focused on a specific technology domain and industry sector, who works seamlessly across Growth Opportunity Analytics and Growth Advisory as an authority on the technology domain. The Senior Research Analyst develops and participates in client presentations on specialist subjects and contributes to shaping the research strategy of the Program and supports the Sales Team on business development. The focus is on further advancing technology domain specialisation and developing business and strategy skills alongside being skilled at identifying growth opportunities for the technology (ies) in the specific industries.

Responsibilities

'Key Focus: Food and Beverage, Nutraceuticals, Consumer Products.

• To continually track technology and product development trends in Nutraceuticals, F&B and FMCG space, and to analyze and predict technology/ market trend.

• To identify strategic opportunities and critical success factors required to achieve business growth within the industries.

• Keep pace with technology developments, funding, partnerships, R&D focus areas, stakeholders in the tech innovation ecosystem.

• Understand business implications of technology / product innovations and /or related initiatives.

• Identify and evaluate industry best practices in technology / product innovations & technology leadership.

Technology Domain: Food Processing, Food technology, Food Science and Quality Control, Food Chemistry, Food Science and Technology,

Profile Expectations:

• Mine, Analyze, synthesize volumes of data towards addressing specific business objectives within technology / innovation management (such as Intellectual Property evaluation, R&D management, portfolio planning, technology valuation, technology forecasting, technology benchmarking, technology commercialization)

• Formulate technology roadmaps; recommend productization plan / new business opportunities.

Profile Responsibilities:

• Data Collection through secondary and primary research (with corporates, academia, national research labs, investor communities etc.,)
• Contribution to technology news alerts, syndicated and/or custom technology reports, analyst briefings, media / press articles.
• Regularly track technology developments, funding, partnerships, R&D focus areas, stakeholders in the chemicals and materials innovation ecosystem across the globe
• Understand business implications of technology / product innovations and /or related initiatives.
• Identify and evaluate industry best practices in technology / product innovations & technology leadership.
• Support consulting projects as and when required.
• Support sales activities on need basis
• Proactively develop innovative and creative output based on interpretation and analysis that improves business performance and contributes to organizations goals and strategic intent.'
• Manage key stakeholders by sector/practice area to ensure expectations are met/exceeded, timelines are heeded
• Develop excellent quality content
• Work with a global team of experts to create a powerful customer experience

Required Competencies

We're looking for candidates who -

Skills and Abilities

• Should be aware of the positions taken on key issues in the F&B, nutraceuticals/FMCG industry and should be adept in developing compelling content.
• Organized team player with good sense of prioritization of time and multiple tasks
• Should ensure timely delivery of reports/analysis.
• Excellent Oral & Written Communication Skills, Business Communication and Presentation Skills
• Flair for Creative Problem Solving; Logical Reasoning; Analytical Thinking; Strategic Thinking
• Good grounding in Microsoft Office Suite
• Exposure to Data Modeling using Frameworks, Management Models
• Should have good analytical skills and be aware of the different research methodologies in use.
• Should ensure 100% data accuracy in each deliverable.
• Comfortable to accommodate changes in work timings to suit global client expectations.
• Knowledge of Foreign Language (German/Korean/ Japanese) would be an additional advantage and Experience
• Bachelors or Masters in Food Technology/ Food Processing/ Food Technology & Quality Control/ Food Science/ Food Chemistry / B.E /B.Tech with PG Diploma/Masters in Business Management/M.Tech or M.S in Food Technology/ Food Processing and at least 3 to 4 of experience
• Are Well-organized and detail-oriented
• Take ownership to work independently with remote supervision
• Can multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Are disciplined and adhere to high-quality standards
• Is a strategic thinker; understands how operational activities are vital in supporting the overall strategy of the business

What will make you succeed at Frost & Sullivan..

You need to be-

· Wildly curious and entrepreneurial

· Committed to customer success

· A self-starter invested in your future

· A persuasive communicator

· Deeply Analytical

· Excited about Disruptive Trends

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus bonus opportunity.
• Frost Flex Policy.
• Attractive Medical and Accident insurance.
• Regional travel opportunities.
• A friendly open environment with a diverse and international operational focus.
• A definite career path with numerous growth opportunities.
• You will be part of a winning, global team that fosters teamwork and an Olympic spirit while enhancing your communication and people skills.
• Encouragement to develop your intellectual curiosity and will be provided the ability to collaborate across all levels of the company across the globe.
• Global awards & recognition opportunities & awards - President Club & Chairman Club Awards
• 'Best in class' global team that strives for excellence.
• Matrix structure with high visibility to top leadership
• Growth Coaching University Certification.

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Pipeline Company, has spent more than 60 years partnering with clients to develop transformational growth strategies by focusing on innovation and growth opportunities driven by disruptive technologies, mega trends, emerging markets and new business models. Today, more than ever before, companies must innovate, not only to survive, but thrive in the future. Our Growth Pipeline Management (GPM) system supports clients by identifying and evaluating new growth opportunities and serves as the foundation for continuous growth. This is your opportunity to be part of a revolutionary global team that truly inspires positive global changes by innovating to zero. Learn more about Frost & Sullivan at

Frost & Sullivan is committed to a work environment free of all forms of discrimination. Frost & Sullivan recruits and hires without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or sexual orientation

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