Description
We are seeking a Research Assistant to join our team in Korea for a temporary assignment from November 9, 2026, to December 18, 2026, with possible extensions depending on project requirements.
As a Research Assistant, you will contribute to internal brainstorming sessions to develop project methodology and recommendations. You will conduct independent desk research using internal and external sources, perform quantitative and qualitative analyses to aid in developing recommendations, and exercise informed business judgment in identifying approaches to questions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting phone or face-to-face interviews with senior managers and executives in the client team or external stakeholders, such as physicians
- Contributing to the preparation, execution, and follow-up of client workshops
- Creating sections of reports, presentations, and other client deliverables under supervision
- Presenting to client audiences via teleconference or in face-to-face meetings
- Building professional relationships with members of the client team
- Acquiring deep knowledge of IMS data sources and acting as an expert advisor to other members of the consulting team
- Proactively developing knowledge of the healthcare industry and consulting methodologies
- Assisting in proposal development and contributing to recruitment
The ideal candidate will have:
- A degree in Business Administration, Economics, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or a related field
- Experience as a Research Assistant in a consulting firm or accounting firm is preferred
- Excellent conversational and business English skills, both written and oral
- A strong commitment to high-quality work and an interest in rapid learning and skill development
- A willingness and ability to travel
In terms of skills and experience, we are looking for:
- Proven analytical, interpretative, and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build credibility with external and internal contacts
- Good commercial awareness and business judgment, with an interest in the healthcare industry