Strategic Insights & Analytics Lead, Midsized EMEA

CSL Vifor; Bern; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Vifor seeks an experienced Senior Manager, Insights & Analytics for the Midsized EMEA Markets. You will translate complex market and client data into insights and actionable recommendations for senior leaders, supporting annual and multi-year planning across diverse markets.

You will integrate internal and external data, drive forecasting and scenario modelling, and lead KPI-driven performance reviews with cross-functional teams, ensuring data quality and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Life Sciences, Analytics or another relevant discipline.
• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in pharmaceutical/biotech or life-sciences.
• Strong background in Insights & Analytics, FP&A/Finance, Commercial Excellence, forecasting/planning, or related quantitatively driven function.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear business insights and actionable recommendations.
• Experience in forecasting, business planning and performance analysis with strategic thinking.
• Excellent partnering, communication and presentation skills for senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel and familiarity with visualization tools like Power BI are advantageous.
• Ability to work independently across functions and geographies in an international matrix.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic Insights & Analytics partner to Midsized EMEA Markets, translating data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
• Integrate internal and external data to assess performance, identify drivers and risks, and support decisions.
• Lead analytics for annual and multi-year planning, forecasting and scenario modelling, and provide recommendations to optimize performance.
• Support regular performance reviews with KPIs, dashboards and analyses for senior leadership.
• Deliver insights on market, customer, competitor and brand performance, including ROI assessments to inform investments.
• Coordinate with affiliates and ensure high-quality analytical support across the cluster.
• Oversee data quality and improve analytics, forecasting and reporting capabilities across the cluster.

Skills

Insights & Analytics

Business Insights

FP&A

Forecasting

Scenario Modelling

Power BI

Excel

Stakeholder management

Communication

Market Access

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

CSL Vifor seeks an experienced Senior Manager, Insights & Analytics for the Midsized EMEA Markets. You will translate complex market and client data into insights and actionable recommendations for senior leaders, supporting annual and multi-year planning across diverse markets.

You will integrate internal and external data, drive forecasting and scenario modelling, and lead KPI-driven performance reviews with cross-functional teams, ensuring data quality and strategic decision-making.