SUMMARY We are looking for a Freelance Market Researcher who is detail-oriented, resourceful, and driven by data. This role is ideal for someone with a sharp analytical mindset, strong communication skills, and a passion for uncovering market intelligence. You will play a key role in identifying high-value company and leadership targets, delivering actionable insights that inform investment and acquisition strategies. Your research will directly support strategic decision-making and business growth initiatives. RESPONSIBILITIES Market Mapping: Pinpoint and evaluate companies with strong potential for exit opportunities within target sectors such as healthcare, biotech, and advanced manufacturing. Leadership Profiling: Identify and assess CEOs and senior leaders with established histories of driving business growth through to successful acquisitions or exits. Deal Value Assessment: Research and compile comprehensive data on past transactions, including deal sizes, structures, and the strategic motivations behind them. Market Trend Reporting: Track and interpret industry shifts and sentiment, delivering succinct reports and executive briefings for the investment team. Actionable Insight Delivery: Translate research findings into clear, practical recommendations that enable investment and portfolio teams to act quickly on opportunities. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, or a related discipline Proven experience in market research, data analysis, or related fields Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-moving investment environment, balancing depth of analysis with speed of delivery. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated expertise in collecting and analysing data to uncover trends, opportunities, and potential risks. DURATION Freelance engagement (6 months), with potential for extension SALARY Flexible LOCATION Remote - open to candidates across South East Asia ABOUT PLANET PHARMA Planet Pharma is an American-parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services, headquartered in Chicago with our EMEA office in Central London. We operate compliantly in 30+ countries with a network of 2,500+ active contractors, and a robust permanent/direct hire recruitment function. We have been recognized by Forbes as the 17th best professional staffing firm and are proud recipients of multiple industry awards. Our expertise spans Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Medical Affairs, and more. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, or age. ???? www.planet-pharma.com TO APPLY Click 'apply' or contact Edessa Tanafranca (Recruiter III - APAC) at Planet Pharma: ???? [HIDDEN TEXT] ????+61 3 9123 6643 Show more Show less