Data Visualisation & Analytics Engineer

IRL - 1500 Takeda Ireland Limited; Ireland; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Ireland Limited is seeking a Data Visualization & Analytics Engineer to enable data-driven decisions by building scalable Power BI dashboards and reports, translating requirements into KPIs and visuals.

You will partner with stakeholders, define metrics, and drive adoption through data storytelling and governance, drawing on experience with Databricks, SharePoint, and enterprise data sources.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data visualization, BI, analytics engineering.
• Strong Power BI, report development, and dashboard optimization.
• Solid SQL knowledge and DAX expertise.
• Experience with Databricks, SharePoint, and enterprise data sources.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Translate business questions into KPIs and insights.
• Partner with stakeholders and train users on analytics adoption.

Skills

Power BI

DAX

SQL

Data storytelling

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Power BI Service

Databricks

SharePoint

Excel

Fabric

Job description

Job Description Data Visualisation & Analytics Engineer

Job Purpose: Enable data-driven decision-making through scalable and business-friendly Power BI dashboards and reports, translate business requirements into clear KPIs, metrics, and visual insights, drive adoption of analytics through strong data storytelling, usability, and reporting standards, and deliver trusted, performant, and governed visualization solutions aligned with business needs.

Responsibilities

• Data Visualization & Reporting Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI.
• Create clear, intuitive, and impactful visualizations that communicate trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Optimize dashboards for usability, performance, and adoption using best practices in layout, navigation, and DAX.

Business Partnership & Storytelling

• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business questions into reporting solutions.
• Define KPIs and metrics and present insights in a clear, actionable, and audience-appropriate way.
• Support users through training, adoption activities, and continuous dashboard improvement.

Data Integration, Governance & Standards

Work with data from SQL, Databricks, SharePoint, Excel, and other enterprise sources. Use Power BI Dataflows, semantic models, and DirectQuery/Import approaches where appropriate. Ensure data quality, documentation, consistency, access control, and adherence to reporting standards.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data visualization, BI, analytics engineering, or similar roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Power BI, including report development, semantic modeling, and dashboard optimization.
• Strong experience with DAX and solid working knowledge of SQL.
• Experience with Power BI Service, including workspaces, apps, sharing, and permissions.
• Experience with enterprise data sources such as Databricks, SharePoint, Excel, and relational databases.
• Experience in agile delivery and cross-functional collaboration; regulated industry experience is a plus.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong expertise in Power BI, including data modeling, DAX, row-level security, and performance tuning.
• Strong understanding of visualization best practices, chart selection, dashboard usability, and data storytelling.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable, user-friendly, and governed reporting solutions.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to data quality and accuracy.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative, proactive, and service-oriented mindset in global teams.
• Microsoft Power BI, Fabric, or Data Analytics certification preferred.

More about us

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Empowering our people to shine: Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.

Locations

Bray, Ireland

Base Salary Range

€57,800.00 - €79,420.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular Time Type Full time

Company Values

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own.