Research Analyst

About Cypris:

At Cypris, we're building the single ecosystem for global innovation data. Cypris is an AI-powered research tool that centralizes data sources like scientific papers, global patents, market news, and company data into one platform. Cypris arms users with access to unique insights from 500M+ global data points, answering key questions about their market, competitors, core technologies & more to support new product development, commercial strategy & accelerate global innovation.

We’re connecting R&D teams to the global innovation landscape like the Bloomberg Terminal did for the finance world & Pitchbook for venture capital. Current users include leading R&D & innovation teams at mid-size to Fortune 100 companies operating in emerging markets like aerospace, genomics, cancer research, autonomous vehicles, and more.

About the Role:

We're currently looking for a Research Analyst to join our growing insights research team. In this role, you’ll own the development of insightful & thorough research reports under the guidance of our Head of Cypris Insights. Throughout each project, you will work closely with some of the world’s leading R&D teams to support their most pressing strategic objectives. Using the Cypris platform and complementary data sources you’ll dive deep into the status of global innovation in a variety of industries such as automotive, medical devices, aerospace, consumer goods & more. As we continue to scale, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening our relationships with some of the world’s leading innovators.

In this role, you will:

• Work with leading global innovation and R&D teams, conducting custom consultative research on cutting-edge topics influencing their long-term strategic initiatives
• Read, review, and analyze the impact of scientific literature, patents, market reports, and news across a variety of industries
• Author custom research reports using data from our proprietary database of 500 million+ research papers, patents, market news & more, as well as other complementary data sources
• Manage end-to-end project lifecycles, from gathering initial requirements and engaging with clients to conducting in-depth research and delivering compelling presentations 
• Contribute to the development of our Cypris Insights offering, proactively identifying opportunities for enhancement as we scale

Requirements

A Key Candidate Will Have: 

• 3+ years of experience as a consultant, research analyst, or business analyst 
• Excellent capabilities in writing long-form market research reports using secondary research on a variety of industries, including but not limited to manufacturing, industrials, aerospace, consumer goods, life sciences, etc.
• Experience with direct client interactions with a professional and customer-facing approach to ensure strong and effective communication and a thorough grasp of client needs
• Strong core consulting skills, including running meetings and projects, deck writing, inductive/deductive reasoning, issue analysis, and data analysis
• Analytical capabilities to synthesize content and translate it into sound recommendations and deliverables
• Familiarity with business intelligence/data analysis tools or methods (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Python, R) are a plus
• Strong creative and out-of-the-box thinking and interest in joining a fast-growing startup
• The desire to play a pivotal role in building out Cypris’s custom research offering

Base salary range $70-95k, total compensation $88k-113k

Benefits

Through this role, you will get:

• A strong base salary & highly incentivized option structure
• To be part of a high-growth startup - plenty of room for you to directly impact the company and grow your career
• Unlimited paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance 
• To have your voice & opinion heard
• Proper training to be armed with the right knowledge to find success in our market

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I get in touch?

Please apply & we’ll be in touch! If your resume and background appear like a good match, we will reach out for an initial phone screen.

Where is Cypris located?

Cypris has offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Boulder.

What are Cypris' future hiring plans?

We're always looking for the best talent across departments. We will regularly post new job opportunities on the Cypris Careers page, Wellfound, or LinkedIn. 

How does Cypris make money?

We sell annual access to our dashboard to R&D, innovation & IP teams looking to better understand the innovation landscape. We also build custom reports for objective-oriented projects. Both can be included in one package.

What does the interview process look like?

The process depends on the role. For all positions, we’ll start with an introduction call with our Talent team. 

From there, the interview process will vary by role. We typically do a longer call with one of our team members who can appropriately vet your skills & "speak your language" - on the engineering side, this might mean some technical questions, while on the sales side, we’ll ask you to build a quick presentation about yourself.

Finally, we’ll check over a few references. If you’re near one of our offices, we may give you the opportunity to meet in person.

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