Data & Analytics Specialist

Data & Analytics SpecialistVisa status: U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. Tax Terms: W2, 1099 Corp-Corp or 3rd Parties: YesLocation: San Francisco, CA Long Term Pharma Experience is a MustAs a Data & Analytics Specialist, you will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to solve complex data problems enabling PD to transform data into actionable insights. You will partner with IT and business stakeholders to co-create data and analytics enabled solutions that help our teams fulfill our mission: to do now what patients need next.What you'll be working on:Generating insights from data, enabling us to optimise business performanceProviding strategic direction and assisting IT Business Partners with prioritization and mobilization of resources to address data and analytics opportunitiesIdentifying business opportunities and working with business and informatics partners to proactively architect, design, prototype and deliver data and analytics productsEnsuring data-driven analytics solutions are integrated into the wider Pharma Informatics System LandscapeSupporting business analysis to ensure reporting requirements represent the needs of the business usersThe ideal candidate:Passionate about agile software processes, data-driven development, reliability, and experimentationPossesses education in related fields (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematical Engineering, Information Systems)Has experience of standard database reporting and query tools and a knowledge of writing queries with SQLKnowledge of Analytics Platforms (such as Spotfire and Tableau) and visualization and Visualization techniques and concepts is essentialKnowledge of R, Python and Advanced Analytics is an advantageKnowledge of and experience with Pharmaceutical systems (i.e. Clinical Trial Management Systems, Drug Safety, EDC) and technical details of data management in those environmentsHas expertise in translating complex business requirements into relevant solutionsRequired qualifications:You have a Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent10+ years business systems analysis and analytics experience with various types of Software Development Life Cycle methodologies and technologies. Domain knowledge of pharmaceutical industry, and clinical lifecycle specifically is a must.