Senior Analytics, Automation & AI Expert

STADA Arzneimittel AG; Reading, Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Reading is seeking a Senior Analytics, Automation & AI Expert to drive data initiatives for digital transformation. This role requires a blend of strategic influence and technical skills, with options for hybrid working and a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, data solutions, and AI innovations. Competitive salary and employee benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

25 days of annual leave

Health benefits

Wellbeing support

Enhanced Family Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in relevant areas.
• Hands-on expertise in Microsoft solutions.
• Strong command of data visualization and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute UK strategy for Analytics.
• Represent data and AI on UK IT Leadership Team.
• Champion adoption of self-service analytics.

Skills

Data architecture

Data warehousing

Microsoft Power Platform

Data visualization tools

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Tools

Snowflake

Azure

Databricks

Power BI

Power Automate

Job description

Overview

STADA UK Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner. Together we are shaping the future of Thornton & Ross by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA. If you want to work in an open culture where your uniqueness is valued, join our Consumer Healthcare Marketing Team.

Role

STADA UK Thornton & Ross – Senior Analytics, Automation & AI Expert

Full-time | Permanent

Location: Ideally based in Huddersfield, with the possibility of being based at our Reading office.

Role Purpose

As the Senior Analytics, Automation & AI Expert, you will be a strategic and technical leader, responsible for driving our data, automation, and AI initiatives to support STADA UK’s digital transformation.

Sitting on the UK IT Senior Leadership Team, you will shape how we harness data and AI to enhance decision-making, business performance, and customer experience. This role offers a unique combination of strategic influence and hands-on delivery, providing both leadership and technical depth.

The role will involve regular travel to our UK sites in Huddersfield, Reading, and Preston, as well as occasional international travel to support global initiatives.

Your Impact in This Role

As Senior Analytics, Automation & AI Expert you will have the opportunity to influence key business decisions and drive Data & AI innovation across the organization.

• You will define and execute the UK strategy for Analytics, Automation & AI in line with business priorities
• You will represent data and AI on the UK IT Leadership Team and influence strategic business decisions. You will act as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders on analytical & AI requirements.
• Champion adoption of self-service analytics and promote data-driven decision-making across the organization
• Oversee all analytical activities within assigned domains and ensure alignment with business needs.
• In your role you will design and deliver dashboards, process automation, and AI-powered solutions that improve business efficiency and insight.
• Providing expertise with Microsoft solutions and mentor team members will be part of your role.
• Design, develop, and implement data models and data products with a focus on state-of-the-art architecture design.
• Ensure the quality and performance of data & analytics solutions by utilising your expertise and testing, validating, and approving developments done by other team members (internals and externals). Act as a technical lead or project manager, overseeing the implementation of data & analytics solutions and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Support IT Helpdesk to manage Automation, Data & Analytics related incidents and requests, ensuring all calls are dealt with within the agreed SLA.
• Ensure a high quality of customer care for all colleagues, customers & suppliers, both remotely & face to face.
• Manage personal workload effectively through strong time management and prioritisation.

What We're Looking For

We’re seeking an experienced analytics and AI leader who combines deep technical expertise with strong business acumen and stakeholder management skills. You should have a proven track record of delivering impactful data solutions in complex environments, ideally within the healthcare, pharma, or consumer goods sectors.

In addition to your technical background, your attitude, communication style, and ability to build strong working relationships will be key considerations in the selection process. The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative mindset, a proactive approach, and a genuine enthusiasm for solving problems and driving innovation.

Essential Experience & Qualification

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in data architecture, data warehousing, and cloud platforms (e.g. Snowflake, Azure, Databricks).
• Hands-on expertise with the Microsoft Power Platform, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio.
• Solid understanding of automation technologies and their practical implementation at scale.
• Strong command of data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI) and SQL-based analysis.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments, balancing speed with quality.
• The following Microsoft certifications would be a plus:
  • Power Platform Functional Consultant
  • Azure Enterprise Data Analyst
  • Power BI Data Analyst
• Experience engaging and managing stakeholders across multiple business functions
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills: able to listen actively, adapt messaging to different audiences, and build trusted relationships
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset, with a proactive, solution-driven approach
• A positive attitude and a genuine enthusiasm for innovation and continuous improvement

How we care for you

At Thornton & Ross our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:

💸 Competitive salary, car allowance and annual bonus scheme.

🗝 Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 8% employer contribution rates.

⌚ Hybrid working – we spend three days of your choice in the office, with the remaining days working at home.

🌴 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.

🏥 Health benefits provided through our Vitality Private Medical Insurance.

💉 Free winter flu jab.

🧠 Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.

⚡ Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on-site EV charging.

👪 Enhanced Family Leave.

🎉 Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. Applications from candidates without a pharmaceutical background are welcome.