Commercial Analyst - Placement Student 2027

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine offers a Commercial Analyst Placement Student role where you’ll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced commercial environment and tackle real business challenges that influence decision‑making.

During the placement year, you’ll join the Commercial Excellence team and own projects across data analysis, planning, pricing and reporting while developing essential stakeholder management and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 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)

Responsibilities

• Using data and insights to support commercial decision‑making
• Shaping 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 thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in progress (2 years completed)

Numerical/analytical degree preferred

Tools

Sales dashboards

Job description

Job Function:

Career Programs

Job Sub Function:

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category:

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom

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

Eligibility Requirements:

• 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

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.