Audit Analytics Senior Data Analyst

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via: 

• Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;

• Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and 

• Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services. 

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Audit Analytics Senior Data Analyst role will make an impact:

Internal Audit serves the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and management as an independent and objective resource designed to enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight.  Internal Audit brings a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, processes and controls, and assists management in achieving goals and objectives while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and respect.  The Senior Data Analyst provides a critical role in supporting Internal Audit's objective of providing Viatris the best independent, objective assurance and advisory activity by assisting in the development and execution of the audit analytics and continuous monitoring programs.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing data sets, developing insights, and providing actionable recommendations to support global internal audit objectives. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical skills, a thorough understanding of data analysis methodologies, and the ability to communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Collaborate with global internal auditing team members to develop and maintain audit analytics dashboards, reports, and other analytical products using tools like Tableau and Power BI. Focus on creating actionable insights within a reusable framework for an exceptional user experience.

• Source, clean, wrangle, automate, analyze, and interpret diverse data sets from various sources using analysis tools and programming languages, including but not limited to Alteryx, Microsoft Fabric, ACL, SQL, and Python. Ensure the output is understandable and accessible to non-data-oriented staff.

• Conduct in-depth quantitative analysis by processing, manipulating, and studying large datasets.  Apply technical and statistical methods to generate key insights and support audit analytics processes.  Analyze data to identify trends and patterns, recommending additional analytical components as needed.

• Contribute to the development of predictive intelligence and machine learning algorithms.

• Fulfill ad-hoc data and analysis requests as required.

• Engage with stakeholders to understand their requirements and design procedures and implement analytics and automations accordingly.  Present findings, recommendations, and results to managers, directors, and cross-functional stakeholders in engaging and impactful ways.

• Manage, monitor, and report on budget and actual hours for all assigned projects.

• Mentor, coach, and provide on-the-job training to junior staff members, assisting them in performing their tasks effectively.

• Document analytical products, processes, and procedures thoroughly.

• Ensure data integrity and accuracy through rigorous data validation and quality checks.

• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in data analysis.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Here are the minimum qualifications for this position:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), accounting, finance, business, or computer science is required.

• Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of data analytics experience.  Additionally, a combination of education and work experience can be taken into consideration.

• Strong analytical design, data modeling, and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.

• Strong knowledge in a data visualization tool such as Tableau (preferred), Power BI, or another related tools.

• Strong knowledge in data analysis and automation tools such as Alteryx (preferred), ACL, or Microsoft Fabric (preferred).

• Experience in a scripting language such as Python (preferred) or R.

• Strong understanding of relational databases and SQL queries to automate the data extraction from Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Database servers.

• Must possess excellent complex problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to model, analyze and interpret disparate data utilizing various tools and techniques.

• Ability to understand and represent the needs of the stakeholders and implement analytics and automations as per business requirements.

• Must possess the following abilities or attributes:

• An analytical mind that can analyze effectively.

• Initiative (a self-starter) and be able to lead and perform with minimal supervision. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

• Quick learner able to grasp and process information quickly.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize across multiple projects, and synthesize and summarize complex information.

• Communicate and present to varying areas and levels within the company.  Must maintain confidentiality of all audit and investigative assignments. 

• Read and interpret complex business and/or technical specification documents.

• Write comprehensive reports and detailed business correspondence.

• Must work well in a global, multicultural environment and be able to effectively communicate across multifunctional teams.

• Able to positively contribute to the team culture.  Mentor, teach, and grow others.

• Problem solver using a variety of concrete variables through semi-standardized solutions that require some ingenuity and analysis.  Especially related to the munging and management of data.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint similar software related to presentations and analysis.

• Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time (both domestically and internationally).

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.