Duties & accountabilities

-Database building GMO and gene-edited products

-Maintaining the GMO database-tracking the regulatory data

-Product identification through govt and non-gov sources

-Interviewing key companies’ leaders to understand and update the R&D pipeline​

-Report writing and analysis

-Project management

-Support sales and marketing teams

-Contribute to client support and consultancy projects across broader crop science and agribusiness group

-Attending conferences and meetings

Business competencies

Education and experience

Master of Biology/Biotechnology/ Agriculture Science/ Statistics, Business Administration/ or equivalent with 2+ years of industry experience.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Ideally, you will have a knowledge of the seed industry, biotechnology or agricultural markets and some industry experience of producing market analysis in business intelligence (market, competitor Intelligence), product development, strategic marketing, strategic planning or similar function in the agribusiness sector. Alternatively, you may have experience as an analyst in an investment bank or corporate financial institution.

Commercial awareness

Prior commercial awareness is not necessary.

Management requirements

Prior people management experience is not necessary.

Personal competencies

Personal impact

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Attention to detail is key

Ability to prioritise workload

Excellent organizational skills, including time management, the ability to plan and deliver products to meet deadlines

Strong networking skills

The ability to maintain a wide network of contacts

Communication

Excellent written as well as verbal communication skills

Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships locally and across the firm globally

Teamwork

A team player

Work with a global mindset

A strong team ethic is sought as the successful candidate will work with the global crop science team and direct contact with sales, marketing, and other departments.

Company overview

IHS Markit harnesses deep sources of information, analytics and expertise to forge solutions for the industries and markets that drive global economies. Our company partners with clients in business, finance and government to provide the unrivalled insights and perspectives that lead to well-informed, confident decisions. We call this The New Intelligence.

IHS Markit serves more than 50,000 key customers in more than 140 countries, including 80 percent of the Fortune Global 500.  We help decision makers apply higher-level thinking to daily tasks and strategic issues across a host of industries and disciplines including energy, finance, automotive, engineering, technology, maritime and trade, aerospace and defense, chemical, and economics and country risk.

Headquartered in London, IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO) is committed to sustainable, profitable growth.