Sagentia Innovation
Advisory Analyst
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Department: Advisory
Location: Epsom
Description
Sagentia Innovation is a science led innovation consultancy supporting consumer and industrial organisations where innovation decisions are critical. With over 30 years’ experience, we work with R&D leaders and their teams to cut through complexity – defining where to compete, which technologies to back, and how to progress product development with confidence. Our integrated, multidisciplinary teams work across the full R&D lifecycle, combining deep scientific and engineering expertise to build robust evidence, define executable innovation pathways, and develop differentiated products. For our clients, this means faster, more confident decisions and innovation programmes that translate ambition into measurable impact.
Our advisory teams combine deep scientific and engineering understanding with commercial, regulatory and competitive insight. We help organisations focus portfolios, prioritise investment, and back the platforms with the greatest long-term potential. The role is based at our Epsom R&D Innovation centre with travel to other group sites as well as to clients both in the UK and overseas.
Key Responsibilities
- Project delivery
- Lead and deliver projects: plan for, monitor progress against and meet deadlines with consideration to project scope, evolving client requirements ensuring client expectations are met.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously whilst achieving project deliverables within budget, timeline and to the quality expected.
- Link client stakeholder needs with technical delivery of project and where appropriate translate technical delivery into client language.
- Efficiently and effectively coordinate and manage others in the project team to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of client projects whilst undertaking all relevant administrative tasks e.g. work orders and time recording.
- Contribute to delivery meetings/support workshops facilitation etc.
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Account management & business development
- Support key account management and new business development:
- Contribute to the preparation of new proposals.
- Recognise and understand commercial drivers of the client and how these may impact the business, developing long term relationships and repeat business with key clients.
- Visit prospects for lead generation and to identify potential client needs.
- Support key account management and new business development:
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Effective client and team interaction
- Present project work at internal/external meetings as appropriate.
- Build effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.
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Adherence to Group policies and process
- Maintain client confidentiality.
- Assist in implementing diligent project management practices to ensure projects are delivered to time, budget and the quality expected.
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Candidates should have a degree / PhD in engineering (e.g., Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering).
- Previous experience in industrial, engineering or technology innovation would be preferred.
- Candidates should have industrial sector knowledge and working experience in any of the following: Water, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Electronics, Processing and Manufacturing.
- Experience of managing projects or work packages to tight timescales and budgets.
- Ability to extract valuable insights from large data sets.
- Capability to communicate ideas in a clear and concise manner in order to both effectively communicate with the recipient, whether a client or colleague, and create buy-in to ideas and approach.
- Ability to efficiently deal with multiple tasks and prioritise under pressure.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate good project co-ordination and attention to detail.
Career Development & Benefits
- We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
- We are committed to career development and make a focused effort to offer bespoke training and mentoring to allow each individual to thrive within their environment and realise personal potential.
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