Data Analyst / Insights Specialist (Pharmaceutical Company) – Johannesburg, Gauteng 66 views

Requirements:

• Minimum experience of 2- 4 years working in a similar role

Any degree within the STEM disciplines that may include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Science
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics
• Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics and/or Applied Mathematics
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience using analytics and statistical techniques to deduce insights which contribute to company growth efforts, increasing revenue and other key business outcomes
• Strong problem solving, quantitative and analytical abilities
• Knowledge is preferable in any data analysis tools and programming languages:
• Power BI
• Python
• R
• SQL
• Experience working with and creating dashboards and reports using all relevant data to inform decisions
• Excellent communication, collaboration and delegation skills
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights
• High level of proficiency in the ability to tell a story with data using the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Advantageous

Experience in the pharmaceutical industry:

• Understanding of doctor prescribing data (IQVIA, Dis Chem etc.) and pharmacy sales data
• Understanding of the pharmaceutical supply chain

Experience in dealing with the following marketing elements:

• Deep insight into consumer behaviour
• Experienced in mapping customer journeys
• Experienced in leveraging insight from digital marketing analytics
• Developing statistical research tools (quantitative and qualitative) to gather data from the field

Behavioural Qualities

• Analytical mind-set and critical thinker with a passion for problem-solving
• Accuracy (Attention to detail)
• Talk with the voice of the customer & business
• Meeting deadlines
• Ability to interact with business as well as technical teams
• Strong communication and management skills
• Ability to learn and respond quickly to the fast-changing business environment

The main purpose of this position:

The role will be responsible for analysing internal business and external market data to identify opportunities, gaps, and problems within the organisation

This role includes evaluating the performance of the Marketing, Sales and Prescription (Rx) teams against their KPIs and contributing to data improvement initiatives to develop a world class insights and analytics environment, establishing the function as a competitive advantage within the healthcare industry

To develop an insights and analytics business unit, passionate about identifying unmet needs, gaps and opportunities thereby prioritizing investment and maximising ROI

The role will also be responsible to develop and nurture a data driven culture across the organisation with the establishment, maintenance and enhancement of a self-service reporting structure, telling a story with data democratising data and analytical skills

Duties & Responsibilities:

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Analyse internal business data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement
• Evaluate external market data to understand competitive landscape and market opportunities
• Examine, interpret and report results of analytical initiatives to stakeholders in leadership, R&D, sales, marketing, digital marketing and engineering

Performance Monitoring

• Monitor and report on the performance of sales and Rx team representatives against KPIs
• Provide actionable insights to improve team performance and meet business objectives

Data Improvement Initiatives

• Participate in ad-hoc data improvement projects
• Collaborate with the IT and data management teams to enhance data quality and integrity

Stakeholder Communication

• Work closely with the Marketing Executive team to align data analysis efforts with business goals
• Communicate findings and recommendations to senior management and other stakeholders

Problem-Solving and Insights Generation

• Leverage strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify business opportunities and address gaps
• Translate complex data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations

Collaboration and Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives
• Share knowledge and best practices with colleagues to foster a data-driven culture