Research Principal Consultant - Chemicals & Materials

Research Principal consultant - Chemicals & Materials

- Should have Research Industry background only.

Key Job Accountabilities and Essential Skills:

1. Strive to achieve defined revenue and cost goals

2. Build / write proposals (gather requirements during client briefing, formulation of winning research solutions for client's business problems, designing of commercial framework, effective presentation of solution and offer, etc.) with minimum support from senior team members

3. Actively participate in tasks related to business development with or without the support from senior colleagues; clearly articulate research and advisory services to client and engage them with thought leadership; drive marketing outreach programs; initiate and develop industry / capability decks, white papers, thought papers, articles, case studies, etc. to support business development

4. Take lead to build / develop / train / mentor a team of consultants and research specialists specialized in offering techno-commercial research & advisory services in commodity / specialty / formulated chemical domain. Ensure nurture of talent and recruit team members as and when required

5. Accountable for handling all client communication incl client query with respect to a specific study - kick off calls, deliverable presentation, feedback calls, etc.

6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; including the ability to articulate and facilitate technical, business and analytical discussions (thought leadership)

7. Strong analytical mindset and with strong technical background to generate insights and actionable recommendations for the client

Education- Bachelors and / or Masters degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, Oils / Oleochemicals / Surfactants Technology, Polymer Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, , etc.; MBA is a plus.

Relevant experience- 8-15 years of experience in customer research or consulting type of engagements