ABOUT: The Higgins Group is a fast-growing, highly successful, boutique executive search and consulting firm that provides exceptional service to the life science industry. For more than 25 years, we’ve been helping our clients thrive by going beyond just recruiting the best leaders: as a strategic partner, we provide an unparalleled level of consulting service on organizational issues that affect executive integration, retention, and performance.
We have made the simple, yet profound decision to create happy clients and in return, 99% of our business has come from existing clients and word of mouth since our inception in 1998. As Trusted Advisors, our north star is to help our clients and executives realize their greatest potential by adding critical C-level R&D leaders to their teams and Boards. We believe deeply in the difference one person can make and are relentless in our efforts to find the fit that has maximum impact for our client and the life of the selected new hire.
This focus translates into our VISION, MISSION, PURPOSE and CORE VALUES as follows:
VISION: To create the greatest value for the clients we work with and the lives we touch including each other and our candidates, families, community, and world.
MISSION: To uphold our standard of excellence one person, one action at a time.
PURPOSE: To help transform lives and organizations one exceptional leader at a time.
CORE VALUES:
- No jerks allowed. Be humble, kind, transparent, and open-minded. Trust in, and earn the trust of, others, both internally and externally.
- Work smart. Achieve excellence. Take pride in becoming an expert in your role (and beyond). Grow your skills and knowledge proactively. Set the bar high and sweat the details.
- Be a great teammate. No drama – be positive, enthusiastic, and fun to work with. Offer help before it’s asked for. Give credit and accept responsibility.
- Care at an exceptional level. Find meaning in your work and take an active ownership in keeping The Higgins Group great. Strive to build clients for life.
- Be positively proactive. Always be curious. Don’t dwell on problems; seek solutions. Take initiative and act with every urgency. Value results over activity.
If integrity, passion for excellence and personal and professional growth define your character, you will find “your people” here.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Higgins Group is looking to expand our team with a full-time or part-time Research Analyst to help meet the high level of demand for our services in the life sciences industry. As a Research Analyst, you will provide critical support to our research strategy team through use of our first-rate executive search database and tools.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support execution of research strategies through expertise with our company database
- Conduct updates of existing records in our internal system to uphold data integrity and ensure accuracy
- Bolster database with additional biopharma leaders
- Leverage our database and external sources to provide relevant candidate/company target lists
- Assist with data reports for clients, detailing candidate marketplace landscape, outreach efforts, and interview statuses
- Assist Research team with other search-related work.
Fundamental Skills and Characteristics:
- BS/BA degree preferred, ideally in life sciences or a business-related field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Prior full-time work experience valued but not necessary
- A deeply service-oriented mentality
- Intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and self-motivation
- A detail-oriented, analytical, and strategic mindset
- Creative thinking and high-level problem solving skills
- Exceptional work ethic
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ability to prioritize with excellent time management skills
- Prior experience using a database is ideal
Benefits and Perks:
- Fantastic culture of positive, highly team-oriented people who will help you succeed
- Training budget for continuing education and professional growth
- Health, Dental, and Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Unlimited vacation; national holidays, week-long office shutdown for the last week in December and half-day summer Fridays
- 401(k) plan
- Competitive salary
