Commercial Analyst - Placement Student 2027

J&J Family of Companies; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is offering a Commercial Analyst Placement Student year in the UK. You will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced commercial environment, working on real business challenges that influence decision-making and performance reporting.

During the placement, you’ll own a range of projects, develop analytical skills, and collaborate with experienced professionals. Note that the office is relocating to central Maidenhead from October 2026, so suitability for that location is

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years of degree-level study.
• Minimum 2:1 degree-equivalent in your first year of study.
• Numerical or analytical degree is preferred (e.g., Business Analytics, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Data Science).

Responsibilities

• Using data and insights to support commercial decision-making.
• Helping shape business plans, forecasts and performance reporting.
• Supporting pricing activities, customer agreements and rebate processes.
• Working with sales data, dashboards and reporting tools.
• Collaborating across teams on projects and process improvements.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Curiosity

Education

2nd year of degree-level study

Numerical/analytical degree

Tools

Dashboards

Reporting tools

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, Commercial Excellence is at the heart of how we make strategic business decisions. Whether it's supporting the launch of innovative healthcare solutions, helping drive investment decisions, or ensuring our products reach customers efficiently, our team plays a critical role in shaping business performance. As a Commercial Analyst Placement Student, you'll gain first-hand experience in a fast-paced commercial environment and spend your year working on real business challenges that directly influence decision-making. This is your chance to build valuable analytical skills, work alongside experienced professionals, and contribute to projects that have a real impact on the business. During your placement year, you'll become an integral member of the Commercial Excellence team and take ownership of a variety of projects and responsibilities, including:

• Using data and insights to support commercial decision-making
• Helping shape business plans, forecasts and performance reporting
• Supporting pricing activities, customer agreements and rebate processes
• Working with sales data, dashboards and reporting tools
• Collaborating across teams on projects and process improvements
• Completed at least 2 years of degree-level study
• Achieved a minimum 2:1 equivalent in your first year of study
• A numerical or analytical degree is preferred (e.g. Business Analytics, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Data Science)

We're looking for students who are curious, analytical, and excited to learn. We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Confidence communicating with different stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to build positive working relationships
• Confidence explaining complex information clearly
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn
• A proactive attitude and self-motivation with the confidence to take ownership

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com (https://www.jnj.com.) .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Why join Johnson & Johnson?

• Build real-world experience at one of the world's leading healthcare companies
• Work on projects that have a real impact on business decisions
• Develop highly sought-after commercial, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
• Build your professional network across multiple business functions
• Learn from experienced professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment
• Take an important step toward your future career while making a difference in patients' lives around the world

If you're analytical, commercially minded, and looking for a placement where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please note that our office will be relocating to central Maidenhead from October 2026. Applicants should ensure that this location is suitable for them.