Our client is a materials innovation company unlocking the power of natural plant polymers, creating materials that change the world. Based in Cambridge, UK, their team of world-class scientists, engineers and innovation experts are creating the materials of tomorrow for the brands of today. They share a combined ethos and mission to change the world for the better, and are proudly recognised as a BCorp company.
They are currently seeking a Market Research Analyst to support a new project focused on gaining commercial insights into emerging application markets for their technology.
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Location: Office based, remote or hybrid
Dates: Mid-July to Mid-Sept
Hours: 37.5 per week
Project objectives:
- Characterise the global encapsulation markets with particular focus on ingestible ingredients such as flavours, vitamins and other actives.
- Identify current players in this space including new market opportunities for their technology to drive innovation and solve technical challenges and create competitive advantages.
- Profile and develop prioritisation criteria for key companies identified as potential customers for their technology, for different ingredients.
- Develop an understanding of the supply chain and size of the market for different ingredients and categories
- Identify new application space for their technology beyond encapsulation.
Expectations - this project requires:
- The ability to analyse and engage with market research information from a variety of sources.
- An understanding of supply chains and competitor analysis to prioritise target markets.
- Strategic thinking to develop prioritization matrices from a customer perspective and an application area perspective.
Please apply online with an up-to-date CV and a covering letter that explains your suitability for this role.