The Cluster Business Analyst works closely with senior management and cross-functionally, assisting with

operational metrics and analytical needs.

He / she generates insights and recommendations that support and inform daily business operations and serves

as the first port of call for the Cluster GM and country leads for on-demand insights and supports the in-market

teams with core business practices such as forecasting.

Conducting primary research and analysis on market trends and dynamics, he / she comes up with solutions to

business problems and builds capabilities by introducing relevant data analytics systems to internal customers.

Advantages

Working Conditions

Please indicate any working conditions beyond a normal office environment, including the type of condition (e.g.

exposure to heat / cold / noise / fumes, restricted movement, frequent travel) and the frequency experienced.

Ability to travel

On-site as well as remote work environment – In alignment with local guidelines.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

The table below details the key responsibilities of the job. These responsibilities represent the major areas of

work performed and are not an exhaustive list of all tasks.

Support annual operating plan cycle, business development, develop forecasts, contribute to business

cases (cost / benefit analysis).

Prepare defined reports on a scheduled basis for senior executives, global / Cluster commercial teams,

prioritized markets within the cluster. Prepare detailed presentations with recommendations to support

findings / trends.

Assist internal customers to better understand current business challenges and opportunities.

Effectively communicate actionable insights : Translate complex analytics tasks into concise, visual and

easily consumable reports.

Work closely with the global and local commercial teams to develop and maintain standardized forecast

models for key products and business development opportunities. Assist in the development of pro-forma

and “what-if” scenarios to project financial impact of contemplated changes.

Analyzing actual results against plan and forecast and recommending interventions where appropriate.

Identifying opportunities for improvement in operational performance and notifying management of issues

and problems requiring immediate attention.

Maintain a working knowledge of primary pharmaceutical databases and services (eg IQVIA) to advise

commercial management teams when business information questions arise. Ability to use such data to

create market reports.

Define the third-party data package (i.e. IQVIA) and requirements for the cluster, in consultation with the

relevant stakeholders.

Contribute to the capability building and implementation of new technology and systems :

o Document business processes and system features to be proposed to users; validate and signoff

with users.

o Create and document the test strategy, create test cases, participate in the actual testing, and

document the test results.

o Run workshops and training sessions.

Qualifications

Qualifications

The table below details the minimum levels of education and experience, as well as the minimum and preferred

qualifications, certifications or designations required to complete the job.

Minimum Required : Preferred :

Education and

Experience

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

OR an equivalent technical

certification

Working experience in the

pharmaceutical industry

Masters´ degree in Analytics,

Engineering, Business or Computer field

Working experience in the

pharmaceutical industry

Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, interpret and communicate data from a

variety of sources, including external sources such as IQVIA and others.

Sound understanding of product forecasting and financial modelling; experienced

in the preparation and interpretation of financial spreadsheets, commercial plans

and presentations.

Clear, simple and engaging communication style and presentation skills. Ability to

visualize and communicate actionable insights, often for non-technical audience.

Advanced proficiency with Power BI and familiarity with SQL and / or Python

desired

Ability to gather requirements from teams and design and build dashboard

solutions based on those requirements

Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the pharmaceutical and

healthcare industries is a plus.

Attention to detail and ability to deliver high quality work within tight timelines

Project management and problem-solving skills.

Thrives in a fast-moving and quickly changing environment – great sense of

urgency and desire to learn and develop.

Challenges themselves, and those around them, to ensure that activities align to

business needs and add value.

Empathetic team player; creating collaborative relationships in a matrix

environment.

Summary

Communication & Working Relationships

Contact Example Internal / External

Commercial and

Medical teams (global

and local)

Supporting senior management , business development and

brand strategy teams with business insights and

recommendations.

Internal

IT Co-create, deploy, and maintain data analytics platforms Internal

External data suppliers Identifies and sources data required from external vendors (e.g.

IQVIA) External

Legal, Compliance Ensure adherence to legal and ethics / compliance aspects Internal

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