Research Executive Kuala Lumpur / hybrid Competitive salary - (posted May 14 2026)

Company: Ipsos
Advertisers Ref: MrWeb/8220
MrWeb Ref: 162958

Job Spec: The Syndicated Healthcare team in KL provides crucial support to the Global Syndicated Healthcare team (across the US, UK, Asia-Pacific, Japan and Middle East/Northern Africa), with regular detailed reports on their respective therapy areas.

Additional responsibilities of the role include desk research, interpretation of data, title and executive summary writing. Supervision of junior team members, and assistance with managing team resources, may also become part of the responsibilities at a later stage.


Analysis & Presentation Writing

• Preparation of slide decks and reports, presentation follow-up based on client needs and data runs (queries) required for the client query service using Desktop/Survey Reporter, Excel, PowerPoint and any other applicable software
• Interpretation of data, coming up with new value-added analyses and developing therapy area expertise
• Co-management of resource allocation within the Emerging Research team, with input and support from management.

Measures of performance

• Actively contribute to maintaining and improving the Syndicated Emerging Research Studies
• Process data queries efficiently and accurately to provide good client service
• Support the global teams
• Deliver expected results on time and to a high quality.

Requirements

Academic Qualifications

• Graduates/degree holders in biological science, business, statistic fields or social science
• Scientific, medical or pharmaceutical background is not necessary, but can be beneficial to this role.

Knowledge & Skills

• Previous market research exposure and experience desired
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Strong analytical skills and great attention to detail are required
• Knowledge of or experience in the market research industry, knowledge of the pharmaceutical market in general, advanced analytic skills and prior use of analytical software packages are seen as an advantage
• Passion for learning more about healthcare in general and new trends in healthcare in particular
• Prioritises and prepares in advance, delivers work on time using available resources
• Previous experience as a supervisor or mentor of junior staff is seen as an advantage.

Communication

• Works collaboratively with the internal teams in London, New York, China, South Korea, Australia, India, Japan and KL, and promotes team work.
• Is able to effectively communicate ideas and information to individuals and groups when required
• Effectively presents ideas and information at team meetings
• Express ideas effectively in all correspondence, emails and reports
• Obtains clarification when necessary and is attentive during meetings
• Must enjoy working with colleagues across the globe.

Research

• Demonstrates superior skill in producing PowerPoint and charts required for client and internal presentations and documents
• Demonstrates ability to read, interpret tabular data and distinguish trends. Individual uses visual and graphical presentation techniques to present trends
• Is able to understand, represent and describe data and translate into research findings. Able to add meaningful chart 'headlines'
• Displays high level of attention to detail, individual understands the importance of correct data and is able to identify errors for correction.

Desirable Behavior

• Willingness to learn all information and knowledge and take ownership of formal learning using Ipsos resources, online and external providers when appropriate
• Initiative and provide solutions to problem and acts responsibly without prompting
• Listen and observe during information sharing sessions
• Creative in presenting ideas or data using different channels.

About Ipsos Healthcare

Ipsos is among the world's largest global research companies focusing on five key areas: Advertising, Public Affairs, Media, Loyalty and Marketing.

Ipsos Healthcare, a division of Ipsos Marketing, is dedicated to understanding the motivations, interactions and influences of the multiple stakeholders who impact commercial success in the pharmaceutical industry.

With more than 600 dedicated researchers working with the top pharma clients across 40 countries, Ipsos Healthcare is one of the world's largest healthcare marketing research agencies, with a leading position in key emerging markets. As a full-service, global agency, we offer and integrate customized as well as syndicated research offerings to provide our clients with commercially meaningful research. Our Healthcare experts provide:

• Custom innovative products and solutions to address key stakeholder experience and brand building business goals
• Landmark Syndicated Therapy Monitors (25+ Disease Areas in 25+ Countries).

About the Team

The Healthcare Service Line works with Pharmaceutical, bio-tech, medical device manufacturers and technology companies throughout the project lifecycle from early stage strategy, to launch of a new product, to product optimization. In addition to custom research, the healthcare Service Line also works on therapeutic centers of expertise in Oncology, Autoimmune, Virology and more.


About Us

Ipsos is one of the world's largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we are proud of our continuous efforts in making Ipsos the best place to work!

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