Senior Specialist Business Strategy, Operational Data Strategy

The Senior Specialist Business Strategy, Operational Data Intelligence reports to the Director of Operational Data Intelligence. This role will aid with data diagnostics/landscaping, requirements and user story development, process and stakeholder management for operational data. You will develop impactful visualisations with user-centric design at the centre of delivery. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to learn and grow in the field of Operational Data Strategy.

Accountabilities:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and assist in translating them into detailed data requirements and user stories.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to document and optimize business processes related to operational data.
- Actively develop visualisations and impactful reporting for a range of different audiences within Research and Development.
- Support with the testing of visualisations and reporting.
- Apply design thinking knowledge to the Operational Data Strategy reporting suite.
- Conduct data diagnostics and analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in operational data under the guidance of senior team members.
- Assist in data landscaping efforts to ensure data quality, integrity, and governance for operational datasets.
- Engage in knowledge forums and communities of practice to stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in data analysis and operational data management.

Essential Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of data analysis principles, with a willingness to learn and apply new techniques and best practices.
- Proficiency in gathering and documenting business requirements, user stories, and process flows.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an eagerness to learn from senior team members.
- Proficient level of usage of tools such as PowerPoint, Excel.
- Proficient with data visualisation tools such as PowerBI or similar.

Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Basic understanding of SQL, data querying, and data manipulation is advantageous.
- Interest in operational data management principles and methodologies.
- Experience with Atlassian (Jira) or familiar tools.
- Management or strategy consultancy experience.
- Experience in the life sciences industry.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Be encouraged and supported to think creatively in our dynamic environment. Here we are free from fear of failure, free to ask the right questions and make bold decisions. It takes resilience to embody our entrepreneurial spirit. For those who thrive on experimentation, you'll get to work with knowns and unknowns. Exploring without limits.

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