Information Services Specialist (Temporary Role), Innosight, Lexington, MA

Posted October 15, 2014

Innosight is seeking an experienced business researcher for a part-time (~10 hours/week) role to support Innosight’s global consulting teams. Reporting to the Director of Knowledge Management, this is the first information service role at Innosight and is a six-month temporary position with a possibility of extension. The ideal candidate will have experience in and passion for conducting business research across industries and geographies.

Innosight

Innosight is a global strategy and innovation consulting firm. We collaborate with senior leaders at the world’s top companies to identify and pursue new growth opportunities, build innovation capabilities, and create disruptive new products, services, and businesses. Innosight has offices in the US, Europe, and Asia.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide support to consulting staff working on client projects and business development efforts by serving as an intermediary to search specialized sources and pull relevant documents, reports, and financial data (e.g., ThomsonONE and Hoovers)
• Advise consultants on free and paid sources they can access directly
• Respond to each consultant request in a timely manner, clarify the request, and communicate when information will be provided
• Assess Innosight’s current research subscriptions and develop recommendations for sources and processes

Skills & Experience

• Master of Library Science with focus in business research is preferred
• Five+ years of experience in a management consulting environment is strongly preferred
• Experience conducting research using a variety of information sources across industries (e.g., health care, financial, industrial, consumer) and geographies (US emphasis)
• Proficiency using databases such as ThomsonONE and Hoovers
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with all levels of staff in a dynamic and demanding environment
• Flexibility to be in the office each week as well as on call during (Lexington) office hours Monday through Friday; your work schedule will be discussed and confirmed once you join and may be subject to modification based on business needs
• Customer service orientation with strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Application

Apply online at www.innosight.com/careers.

Location

Innosight is headquartered at 92 Hayden Avenue, Lexington (near the intersection of Rte. 2 and 95/128).