Market Research Analyst (Encapsulation & Ingredients)

Location
Cambridge
Position
Research
Vacancy Type
External Temp
Employability Skills:
Business & Commercial

Job Description

 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.

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