Description:
IDR (Industry Decision Resources) is a tech-enabled expert network platform that connects consulting firms, life science companies, financial institutions, and corporate clients with a carefully vetted pool of over 500,000+ industry leaders across multiple sectors and geographies. By providing access to top-tier subject matter experts, IDR helps clients make well-informed, strategic decisions.
We are looking for Research Associates who will play a key role in ensuring the successful recruitment and engagement of the right subject matter experts for client projects. This is an excellent opportunity for fresh graduates or professionals with up to 2 years of experience to gain hands-on exposure to the fast-growing expert network and market research industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Thoroughly understand the requirements and objectives of each market research project assigned by the client.
- Use tools such as Sales Navigator, LinkedIn, online search engines, and publicly available databases to identify and recruit relevant participants for online surveys, focus groups, consultations, and other research engagements.
- Screen and evaluate experts to assess their suitability based on project-specific criteria (qualitative and quantitative).
- Submit expert profiles for internal review and client approval, ensuring quality standards are met.
- Communicate with experts and manage calendars to schedule consultations, focus groups, and meetings.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for each expert, including contact details, payment information, and engagement history, ensuring all data is correctly documented in the internal platforms and trackers.
- Address any queries or concerns from experts throughout the project lifecycle — from onboarding to payment processing — ensuring a smooth and transparent experience.
- Ensure full compliance with internal guidelines, data security policies, and industry regulations at all stages of the recruitment and consultation process.
- Proactively collaborate with internal teams to meet tight project deadlines and ensure seamless delivery to clients.
Requirements:
- Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Management Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: Fresh graduates or candidates with up to 2 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) in English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills to align with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations.
- Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.
- Adaptability and resilience to work in a fast-changing environment.
- Strong people engagement skills to build rapport with experts across diverse industries.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary package.
- Structured training and mentorship programs to build expertise in expert recruitment and market research.
- Exposure to diverse industries and global projects.
- Career progression opportunities in the rapidly expanding expert network industry.
- Collaborative, fast-paced work environment.