Are you thinking about your next career move? At Gartner, there are endless opportunities to grow. Below, Rohan Sinha, Principal Analyst, CIO Research based in Gurgaon, share how he's grown with Gartner by making the moves that worked for him.
Tell us about your background and what brought you to Gartner.
I came to Gartner after working in research and advisory, mostly across healthcare and life sciences, as well as strategic procurement, CPG and industrial functions. Gartner presented a great opportunity to hone my skills and develop new competencies, so I was excited to join just over three years ago.
What has your career journey at Gartner looked like?
I joined Gartner in 2019 as a Senior Research Specialist in Secondary Research Services. Later, I applied for an internal job posting with the Talent Lab to become an Associate Principal Analyst within the Healthcare and Life Sciences domain in January 2021. This past March I was promoted to Principal Analyst.
How has Gartner supported you in making these moves?
Gartner made the entire application process smooth and flexible. I was well guided by my hiring manager about the role and its expectations, they were very transparent about the profile and helped me to lay out a plan for my transition.
What did you do to prepare for each move?
I kept checking the roles that were posted internally and waited for the right opportunity that aligned with my competencies. I spoke with the hiring manager and colleagues to understand the role and responsibilities, which was very helpful in making this career move. I also read Gartner research to understand our style of writing and how client inquiries are addressed.
Were your moves calculated in advance or did your interests shift during your career journey?
I was intrigued by the Analyst role while collaborating with them for their secondary research requirements. I also enjoy writing and speaking on open platforms, which was a key requirement for my new role. But I waited for an opportunity that was aligned with my background in healthcare and life sciences, and prepared thoroughly to land the position.