Project Specialist

Job summary:

Project Specialist within Corporate Research will be involved with quantitative and qualitative research projects harnessing the expertise of GLG experts for insights.

This role is part of a Gurugram based team which partners closely with the broader GLG Research team based across US and Europe which is focused on servicing corporate clients. This individual will have an onside team leader in Gurugram along with many great local resources and counterparts to partner with locally.

This is a new and high-impact opportunity to join our global organization with significant growth potential, for qualified individuals who share our values of learning and curiosity, responsibility, fresh perspectives, and integrity.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Survey Oversight - Full end-to-end management of quantitative surveys for a specific book of clients, including survey design, programming & fieldwork, and data QC

• Project Management & Invoicing - Track a list of Talent on Demand (ToD) engagements and ensure expert consultant hours are reported on a monthly basis and all appropriate payment/invoice requests are submitted at the end of each engagement

• Research project participant scheduling – support the research team in confirming the project timeline, participant requirements, and payment terms with each research participant in Qualitative Insights (QI) and ToD engagements

An ideal candidate will have the following:

• Experience in a related field (e.g., Market Research, Business Operations, or Project Management), often requiring a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.

• Research Experience: Project management, quantitative and qualitative background

• Project Pipeline Management: Ability to organize, track, and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they move through stages efficiently.

• Resource/Capacity Management: Skill in assessing and allocating team resources (people, time, budget) to meet project demands and deadlines.

• Stakeholder Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively serve as a liaison between the team and Corporate Research leadership.

• Organizational Skills: High level of organization and attention to detail for timely recognition and accurate reporting of project status and revenue.

• Ability to work 03:00 pm – 11:00 pm IST shift

We seek bright, positive and flexible people who also:

• Act with the highest integrity and professionalism in all their endeavors

• Think creatively and focus on opportunities for growth

• Exhibit constant attention to detail

• Express a strong desire to work in a team

• Demonstrate the ability and initiative to handle increasing responsibility over time

About GLG / Gerson Lehrman Group

GLG is the world’s insight network. Our clients rely on GLG’s global team to connect with powerful insight across fields from our network of approximately 1 million experts (and the hundreds of new experts we recruit every day).

We serve thousands of the world’s best businesses, from Fortune 500 corporations to leading technology companies to professional services firms and financial institutions. We connect our clients to the world’s largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise, including executives, scientists, academics, former public-sector leaders, and the foremost subject matter specialists.

GLG’s industry-leading compliance framework allows clients to learn in a structured, auditable, and transparent way, consistent with their own internal compliance obligations and the highest professional ethical standards. Our compliance standards are a major competitive differentiator and key component of the company’s culture.

To learn more, visit www.GLGinsights.com.

Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. (“GLG”) is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, race, religion, color, marital status, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.