Lead Data Analyst - Strategic Partnering

Stryker; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Sydney is seeking a Senior Lead Data Analyst to act as a strategic partner to the Medical business. You will identify opportunities, solve complex problems with data, and help stakeholders unlock value from analytics to drive commercial outcomes.

This role is about enabling better decisions, stronger performance, and sustainable value in healthcare. You’ll lead end-to-end analytics projects, translate complex data into compelling insights, and present clear recommendations to senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Science, or Technology related areas.
• 5+ years’ experience in data analytics, business analytics, data science, or a related field.
• Experience leading end-to-end analytics initiatives delivering measurable business value.
• Advanced SQL and experience with at least one analytics language (e.g. Python, R).
• Experience with BI tools (e.g. Power BI or Tableau).
• Experience driving adoption of analytics platforms, standards, or best practices.
• Experience supporting commercial, sales, marketing, or operational functions.
• Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, or modern analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders – Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across the Medical division and act as a strategic advisor on data-driven opportunities.
• Identify and shape strategic initiatives – Lead discussions where analytics solutions can be applied to real business challenges and deliver measurable value.
• Lead end-to-end analytics projects – Own initiatives from opportunity identification and business case development through to delivery and value realisation.
• Translate complex data into business insights – Develop clear and compelling analyses, dashboards, and recommendations that support decision-making.
• Apply commercial thinking – Evaluate opportunities, quantify business impact, and align priorities with strategic and financial outcomes.
• Influence decision-making – Present insights and recommendations to senior leaders and non-technical stakeholders.
• Develop capability across the team – Mentor colleagues, share knowledge, and contribute to the adoption of analytics best practices.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

SQL

Python/R

BI tools

Mentoring

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Science or Technology

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

We’re looking for a commercially minded and influential Senior Lead Data Analyst to join our Data & Analytics team and act as a strategic partner to our Medical business.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys identifying opportunities, solving complex business problems with data, and partnering closely with leaders to drive meaningful commercial outcomes. You’ll lead high-impact analytics initiatives, shape strategic decision-making, and help stakeholders unlock value from data across our Medical business. For us, analytics isn’t just about numbers. It’s about enabling better decisions, stronger performance, and sustainable value to make healthcare better.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with business leaders – Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across the Medical division and act as a strategic advisor on data-driven opportunities.
• Identify and shape strategic initiatives – Lead discussions where analytics solutions can be applied to real business challenges and deliver measurable value.
• Lead end-to-end analytics projects – Own initiatives from opportunity identification and business case development through to delivery and value realisation.
• Translate complex data into business insights – Develop clear and compelling analyses, dashboards, and recommendations that support decision-making.
• Apply commercial thinking – Evaluate opportunities, quantify business impact, and align priorities with strategic and financial outcomes.
• Influence decision-making – Present insights and recommendations to senior leaders and non-technical stakeholders.
• Develop capability across the team – Mentor colleagues, share knowledge, and contribute to the adoption of analytics best practices.

Who You Are

• A strategic business partner – You enjoy building relationships and influencing decisions through data.
• Commercially minded – You understand how analytics connects to business performance and value creation.
• A strong stakeholder manager – You confidently engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A capability builder – You enjoy mentoring others and helping teams grow capability.
• Curious and adaptable – You thrive in ambiguity, ask thoughtful questions, and seek opportunities for improvement.
• A clear communicator – You can translate complex analysis into compelling stories and actionable recommendations.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Science, or Technology related areas
• 5+ years’ experience in data analytics, business analytics, data science, or a related field
• Experience leading end-to-end analytics initiatives delivering measurable business value
• Advanced SQL and experience with at least one analytics language (e.g. Python, R)
• Experience with BI tools (e.g. Power BI or Tableau)
• Experience driving adoption of analytics platforms, standards, or best practices
• Experience supporting commercial, sales, marketing, or operational functions
• Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, or modern analytics platforms

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to become the trusted analytics partner to a major business division, influence strategic decisions, and deliver measurable impact through data.

Travel Percentage: None