1. Role Overview
• *Project Panacea is a Mercor research initiative focused on training AI agents to handle complex, real-world business and consulting work.** As a contributor, you'll help design and refine the scenarios used to evaluate and improve how AI systems approach multi-document, multi-stakeholder business problems. This is a long-term role with flexible hours and a consistent workload.
2. Key Responsibilities
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis
- Develop business cases, operational frameworks, and go-to-market strategies
- Synthesize data into insights using presentations, memos, and models
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define key metrics and decision points
- Support strategic planning, scenario modeling, and opportunity evaluation
3. Ideal Qualifications
- **1.5+ years at a top management consultancy (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or Big 5)**
- Strong analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Comfortable working independently in ambiguous or rapidly evolving contexts
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and basic data analysis tools
- Experience advising on tech, AI, or SaaS industries preferred but not required
4. More About the Opportunity
- Expected commitment: minimum 10 hours/week
6. Application Process
- Submit your resume to get started
- You'll complete a short form to detail your consulting background
- We'll follow up within a few days with potential next steps