Information & Research Specialist II

Information & Research Specialist II

Location:

Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco

L.E.K. Consulting is a global management consulting firm that uses deep industry expertise and rigorous analysis to help business leaders achieve practical results with real impact. We are uncompromising in our approach to helping clients consistently make better decisions, deliver improved business performance and generate greater shareholder returns. The firm advises and supports global companies that are leaders in their industries — including the largest private and public sector organizations, private equity firms and emerging entrepreneurial businesses.

Founded more than 35 years ago, L.E.K. employs more than 2,200 professionals across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe.

The Information & Research Specialist, Healthcare plays a key role at L.E.K., providing best‑in‑class perspectives on secondary research and sources to our consulting team members working to solve our client's critical strategic problems. As a member of the US Information & Research Center (IRC) team, the Specialist enables consulting staff to quickly identify and access the most relevant data and information available, and provides insight, caveats, and recommendations to assist consulting staff in understanding how content fits within the context of their project.

The Information & Research Specialist will serve as a trusted advisor and support L.E.K.’s Life Science (Biotech & Pharma, and Enablers), Med Tech, and Healthcare Services sectors. This position reports to the Director of the IRC, and will receive ongoing mentorship, guidance and training.

• Support consulting staff by:
  • understanding their questions and goals for secondary research and information to support project work
  • working with IRC team members, consulting team members and others to identify the most relevant resources and/or methods available for the research needs
  • collaborating with staff in other departments (e.g. Data & Analytics, Sector Specialists) to develop internal resources for specific projects or to be used generally
• Further support the firm in efficient secondary research practices by sharing updates and perspectives with other IRC staff and support staff
• Be in the forefront of secondary research by proactively seeking out new resources and continually expanding knowledge of sector trends and business issues
• Leverage internal resources and information streams to hone applicability of research approaches and resources
• Contribute to various other work streams that promote the success of the IRC and the firm; activities could include:
• Assist the Director in the assessment, selection and management of online, electronic and print resources
• Support Managing Directors, Principals and client development teams in gathering information for business development purposes
• Contribute content to the US IRC’s knowledge bases to serve as reference points for both the consulting and IRC staff

• Regularly participates in skill development activities, both internally and externally
• Continually deepens and broadens skill set

• Master’s Degree in Library and/or Information Science or equivalent work experience in providing business related secondary research support
• Experience in supporting company and industry research and analysis preferred, specifically life science and healthcare services
• Working knowledge of search functionality available in business, life science, and healthcare research databases expected (databases such as Evaluate Pharma, the Citeline suite, Global Data, and more)
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently as required.
• The ability to organize work and negotiate workload to meet deadlines
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to effectively manage ambiguity
• Strong problem solving, communication, and critical thinking skills

L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. L.E.K. Consulting has a hybrid work model in place for our U.S. offices. In California, Illinois, Massachusetts, and New York, the base salary is between $65,000 - $85,000 (USD); placement within this range will vary based on experience and skill level. L.E.K. also offers a performance bonus, profit sharing and other benefits. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for employer sponsorship.

Unfortunately, we are unable to consider candidates requiring sponsorship for visas, including but not limited to TN, H1‑B, F‑1, STEM OPT/CPT, or any other work authorization.