Senior Market Analyst - Healthcare IT

Signify Research Ltd.
Newry
3 weeks ago
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Signify Research is dedicated to offering the highest quality, most in-depth and robust market analysis, insight, and consultancy services for the healthcare technology industry.

Whilst a medium-sized company, we punch above our weight and can boast a global customer base that comprises some of the leading names in international healthcare technology (such GE Healthcare, Cerner, AmWell, Canon, Philips, Konica Minolta, and Siemens Healthineers), in addition to a wealth of customers spanning big tech (e.g., Google, Amazon), finance, venture capital and AI.

Our clients hold our research, services and analyst insight in high regard, here’s what some of them have to say:

  • “Signify Research’s greatest strengths are its subject matter expertise and deep understanding of the industry. We feel we can trust the data and insights they provide to make informed strategic decisions.” – Canon
  • “Signify Research is a key resource for our strategic planning at Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas. Their data and insights in the healthcare IT space are thorough, extensive, and dependable.” – Konica Minolta
  • “We feel we can trust the insights Signify Research provides to make informed strategic decisions.” – GE Healthcare
  • “Signify Research has become a valuable partner for our business as we grow, offering a unique balance of services. It is our access to their expert analyst team we value most; from simple queries on market trends, to strategic briefings challenging our executive leaders.” – Intelerad

The Role

Signify Research is recruiting for a Senior Market Analyst to support its healthcare technology market intelligence practice, specifically its medical imaging research.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading on the production and management of several of the company’s off-the-shelf market intelligence products, as well as supporting on custom research projects. The role involves research scoping, managing client interaction, primary and secondary research, data analysis, report creation, client presentations, project management, marketing, and sales.

The role also offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to support leadership in strategy, service direction and portfolio expansion across our medical imaging coverage area. The role will require regular interaction with C-Suite and senior strategic management personas at some of the world’s most respected technology vendors, so you will need to be competent in providing value and clear messaging in these environments. The successful candidate will also need to support maintaining a close feedback loop with our sales and marketing teams to hone the value proposition, commercial strategy, and market positioning of our products.

The Senior Analyst will report to one of our Research Managers. This is a permanent, full-time role, either based at our Cranfield, UK office, working remotely or a mix of the two.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct primary research interviews with senior executives at healthcare technology companies and healthcare providers
  • Design and build market models to estimate market sizes and to forecast market growth
  • All aspects of report production, including data analysis, data manipulation, data visualisation and report writing
  • Write thought leadership content, such as insights, articles, white papers, etc.
  • Attend and present at industry conferences
  • In collaboration with the company’s sales and marketing teams, market and promote the company’s research products to current and prospective clients
  • Stay up-to-date and informed about the latest developments in the healthcare technology market
  • Forge and maintain relationships with companies in the healthcare technology ecosystem, including manufacturers, healthcare providers and investors

Your Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field, business, economics or engineering
  • Strong analytical skills
  • The role would ideally suit someone who has 3+ years’ experience in a similar analyst position (data collection, data analysis, market modelling, forecasting, etc.) or who has relevant experience in the healthcare industry
  • Experience covering the medical imaging market is particularly valued
  • The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Ability to communicate and consult with executive-level clients
  • Proficiency with Microsoft applications, particularly Excel
  • An inquisitive mind
  • An interest in healthcare and healthcare technology

Why Signify Research

We’re fast growing, profitable and have doubled the size of our team over the last two years, with the ambition to repeat this again over the next two. We’re looking for new members of the team that can support this aspiration, whilst working in an environment that promotes personal growth and wellbeing. If you are ambitious, have entrepreneurial flair, desire a role where your contribution can have a real impact and are looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your career with a fast-growing analyst firm then look no further.

Salary and Benefits

  • £35-55K salary dependent upon experience
  • Work in an international environment with a company culture focused on wellbeing and personal growth
  • Family-friendly work-life balance with ability to work from home and flexible hours
  • Health cash plan that includes 24/7 virtual GP consultation service, health advice and counselling services, gym discounts and second opinion medical services
  • Company pension, personalised bonus, and company profit share bonus
  • 25 days per annum holiday allowance (exclusive of bank holidays), flexible bank holiday usage, plus ability to “buy” addition holiday allowance.
  • Company life insurance worth 3X salary
  • Complete ownership of a project, from start to finish
  • International travel opportunities across Europe, US and Asia
  • Structured training and personal development programs, coupled with mentorship by the company’s Directors
  • Opportunities to develop your career at a fast-growing company
  • Option to participate in a variety of company social events

An Inclusive Workplace

Signify Research is committed to workplace diversity and cultivating, fostering, and preserving a culture of inclusion. Our goal is to create a culture and environment where our people feel empowered to do their best work. We commit to creating an inclusive environment where we recognise the rights of all individuals to mutual respect and where there is an unbiased acceptance of others. If you aspire to the same goals as us, please do get in touch.

What our Current Employees Have to Say

  • “The business offers an excellent working environment with a great team and work ethic. Fantastic opportunities for progression and international travel.”
  • “Open and transparent management with all members of the team regarding business performance and progression. Flexible working arrangements and a very understanding/down to earth management team. I highly recommend working for Signify Research and can see great things in its future.”
  • “The thing I value most about working here is the emphasis on quality and integrity with my work, and I’m happy to be able to take pride in feedback we get across the board from customers.”
  • “There is consistent effort being put into improving both the business (consulting with the team when exploring/developing new ideas and expanding services) and employee quality of life.
  • “It is amazing to be a part of an inclusive and collaborative company which is fast growing.”


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