Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. · 10 hours ago
Innovation Strategy & Market Intelligence Analyst
Boston, KY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$90K/yr - $94K/yr
2+ years expAjinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. is committed to enhancing lives through nutrition and health with innovative solutions. The Innovation Strategy & Market Intelligence Analyst plays a critical role in identifying and analyzing market opportunities and emerging technologies to inform the company's long-term growth strategy and innovation priorities.
ChemicalFood and BeverageFood ProcessingNutrition
Responsibilities
Conduct ongoing monitoring and analysis of market trends, technology developments, scientific advancements, and innovation ecosystems, with a focus on life sciences, agricultural technology (Ag Tech), and advanced materials
Identify and synthesize insights from diverse sources, including scientific literature, market research, company activity, intellectual property trends, publications, databases, and expert input
Translate early signals and incomplete data into forward-looking, decision-relevant market and technology intelligence
Contribute to the development and maintenance of a systematic, repeatable market intelligence capability, including datasets, analytical frameworks, and standardized reporting formats
Produce high-quality intelligence outputs such as insight briefs, landscape analyses, trend reports, and strategic perspectives to support leadership decision-making
Translate market and technology intelligence into strategic hypotheses, opportunity maps, and innovation insights
Support scenario analysis and early business case development for emerging growth opportunities
Assist in refining and updating innovation strategy frameworks as new information emerges
Provide analytical input that informs Ajinomoto’s long-term innovation strategy and growth planning
Support the Innovation Strategy Department in establishing a standardized approach to innovation strategy development by contributing analysis, templates, tools, and methodologies
Prepare materials for strategy workshops, working sessions, and cross-functional discussions, including pre-reads, analytical summaries, and discussion frameworks
Capture, synthesize, and translate workshop outputs into actionable insights and follow-on analysis
Collaborate closely with the Corporate Venture Capital team to translate market and technology intelligence into investment-relevant perspectives
Engage with Research and Development and business teams to support early-stage exploration of innovation opportunities
Conduct preliminary assessments of external companies, technologies, partnerships, and ecosystems to inform prioritization and next-step discussions
Support engagement with the United States innovation ecosystem by preparing background materials and insights for external meetings, events, and collaborations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required in a scientific, engineering, or technical discipline, such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, materials science, or a related field
Two or more years of experience in a top-tier strategic consulting firm or corporate strategy, innovation strategy, market intelligence, or analytical roles within a technology-driven or science-based organization
Demonstrated experience conducting structured primary and secondary research and competitive or landscape analysis
Proven ability to translate complex scientific or technical information into clear, actionable insights for business or senior leadership audiences
Market intelligence and technology intelligence Ability to identify, synthesize, and interpret signals across markets, technologies, and scientific domains
Innovation strategy Strong understanding of how intelligence informs long-term growth strategy and innovation decision-making
Strategic problem solving Ability to bring structure to ambiguity, develop hypotheses, and translate analysis into strategic implications
Analytical rigor Comfort working with incomplete information, making assumptions, framing scenarios, and evaluating multiple future states
Scientific and technical literacy Ability to engage credibly with scientific concepts and translate them into business-relevant insights
Synthesis and communication Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce executive-ready materials
Intellectual curiosity Genuine interest in emerging science, technology, and innovation domains
Collaboration and influence Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders across strategy, research, venture, and business teams
Judgment and prioritization Ability to focus on decision-relevant insight while balancing speed and depth
Hybrid role requiring three days per week onsite in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Domestic and occasional international travel estimated at 10-15 percent
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods and participate in in-person and virtual meetings
Preferred
Master's degree or Doctorate preferred, particularly where it supports strong scientific literacy and comfort engaging with complex technical topics
Experience working in early-stage, emerging, or ambiguous strategic environments strongly preferred
Experience working cross-functionally and in global or cross-cultural environments is a plus
Benefits
Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity
401(k) with Company Contributions
Medical, Dental, and Vision — Effective Day 1
Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement
Work Flexibility
Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization
Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support
Company
Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.
At Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc., our businesses contribute to significant advances in nutrition and health to create better lives for all.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Smith
Chief Growth Officer & Executive Vice President
Recent News
FoodProcessing.com
2025-08-05
PR Newswire
2025-08-04
Food Business News
2025-06-21
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