Commercial Data & Analytics Specialist

Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading genomics company in Oxford is seeking a Senior Commercial Data & Analytics Specialist to bridge regional commercial needs and global analytics capabilities. This role involves shaping commercial data strategy, leading complex data initiatives, and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in business analytics and strong SQL skills. Competitive salary and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension contributions

Private healthcare

Attractive bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 5 years in operations business analytics or data-related roles with at least 2 years in analytics.
• Experience working cross-functionally with remote/global teams.
• Comfortable in fast-paced matrixed environments.

Responsibilities

• Align cross-regional commercial data and reporting needs with global analytics strategies.
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable analytics specifications.
• Identify and resolve data/reporting gaps improving integrity, consistency, and accessibility.

Skills

SQL / coding skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong understanding of commercial processes

Data modeling or advanced analytics knowledge

Education

Bachelors degree in Business Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

D365

Oracle

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

We’re looking for a commercially minded and technically strong Senior Commercial Data & Analytics Specialist to join our growing Commercial Operations team.

In this role you’ll act as a key bridge between regional commercial needs and global analytics capabilities. You’ll shape commercial data strategy, drive reporting standardisation and influence the design of scalable analytics solutions. You’ll lead complex data initiatives, identify and resolve reporting gaps and support interim solutions where global systems are still evolving. You’ll also guide cross‑functional teams to improve data quality, accessibility and governance while mentoring junior team members and acting as a thought partner to ensure data enables insight‑led, commercially effective decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Align cross‑regional commercial data and reporting needs with global analytics strategies and systems
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable analytics specifications
• Identify and resolve data / reporting gaps improving integrity, consistency and accessibility
• Own key regional data initiatives and deliver interim solutions where needed
• Provide expert insights into data flow architecture and governance
• Partner with commercial finance and operations leaders to enhance decision‑making
• Champion data management best practices and system usage
• Mentor junior team members to build analytics capability across the team
• Support change management and adoption of new analytics tools and frameworks

Bachelors degree in Business Economics Data Analytics Information Systems or related field

Business analyst or related certification desirable

SQL / coding skills advantageous

5 years in operations business analytics or data‑related roles with at least 2 years in analytics

Experience working cross‑functionally with remote / global teams

Comfortable in fast‑paced matrixed environments

Familiarity with BI tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI) SQL ERP systems (e.g. D365 Oracle SAP) and CRM platforms (e.g. Salesforce)

Skills & Attributes

• Strong understanding of commercial processes and data‑driven decision‑making
• Proven ability to influence commercial strategy through analytics
• Excellent communication skills able to tell compelling stories with data
• High attention to detail and process integrity
• Data modelling or advanced analytics knowledge a plus, GIS, Computer Data Entry, Facilities Management, ADMA, Fleet, Key Account

Employment Type : Full‑Time

Experience : years

Oxford Nanopore Technologies is headquartered at the Oxford Science Park with a global presence across the US, APAC and Europe. Our sequencing platform is the only technology that offers real‑time analysis in fully scalable formats from pocket‑sized to population‑scaled capable of analysing native DNA or RNA of any length.

We offer a competitive salary, generous pension contributions, private healthcare, an attractive bonus scheme and the chance to be part of a company that’s truly changing the world of genomics.