Analytics & Intelligence - Lead Analyst

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche India is seeking a Lead Analyst to drive advanced analytics for pharma commercial operations. You will lead complex analytics projects on brand performance, patient journeys, forecasting, and ROI analysis, collaborating with US teams and local stakeholders.

The role requires 5–8 years in analytics/consulting (4–6 in pharma), strong Excel/SQL, and programming in Python, R, or SAS; experience with IQVIA data, Veeva/Salesforce; and a talent for turning data into clear business stories.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of analytics/consulting experience; 4–6 years in Pharma/Biotech/Healthcare analytics
• Master’s degree or analytics/data science certifications are a plus
• Strong expertise in US Pharma Commercial Operations and sales analytics, claims analytics, product analysis, patient analytics, forecasting and ROI analysis
• Experience with IQVIA Sales data, 867 data, LAAD Claims, affiliations, field interactions, Veeva, medical data, etc.
• Exposure to oncology, neurology, immunology; working knowledge of Salesforce or Veeva; strong Excel and SQL; programming in Python, R or SAS
• Excellent presentation and communication skills; ability to translate research into concise business narratives

Responsibilities

• Lead complex analytics projects in pharma commercial operations
• Collaborate with therapy area managers, ecosystem leads and stakeholders to understand market dynamics
• Coordinate with GATE internal teams to ensure timely delivery
• Lead discussions with stakeholders, provide analytics solutions and recommendations
• Create presentations to convey key insights and recommendations
• Attend meetings across time zones to ensure smooth delivery
• Mentor junior team members and interns in analytics and pharma domain

Skills

Excel

SQL

Python

R

SAS

Data Visualization

US Pharma

Sales analytics

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technology or related

Master’s degree (advantage)

Tools

Veeva

Salesforce

IQVIA data

LAAD Claims

867 data

Job description

**Analytics & Intelligence - Lead Analyst Roche India – Roche Services & Solutions****Chennai or Hyderabad** A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche. Roche has established Global Analytics and Technology Center of Excellence (GATE) to drive analytics & technology driven solutions by partnering with Roche affiliates across the globe. As a **Lead Analyst**, you will collaborate closely with the Strategic Analytics & Insights team based in the US, Therapy Areas Insights Directors, Ecosystem Insights Leads, and the broader GATE team. Your primary responsibility will be to deliver advanced analytics and actionable insights that support strategic priorities, ultimately aiming for the greatest impact with customers and patients. **Your Opportunity*** Lead complex projects and initiatives in pharma commercial operations, focusing on **Brand Performance tracking, Disease Market Overview, Patient Journeys (Treatment and Drug Fulfilment), Forecasting, Product launch support and assessment, Patient adherence, Physician / Account Targeting, Payer Mix, Marketing Impact and ROIs*** Collaborate with Therapy area managers, Ecosystem insights leads and other business stakeholders to understand market dynamics and customer behaviors, leveraging this knowledge to support data-driven strategies* Comprehend stakeholder requirements, prioritize tasks, and effectively manage day-to-day responsibilities, including liaising and coordinating with the GATE internal team for delivery* Lead the team and stakeholder discussions, act as thought partner and provide them with high quality analytics solutions and recommendations* Create impactful presentations to convey crucial insights and recommendations to stakeholders effectively* Attend meetings with teams across different time zones to ensure smooth delivery of analytical & operations related requests for the business partners* Take an enterprise mindset, linking individual responsibilities with broader organization, focus on outcomes that provide most business and patient value* **Be flexible to attend meeting during IST/PST overlapping working hours*** Provide mentorship and training to junior team members and interns on analytics principles and the Pharma domain, fostering the development of skill sets and capabilities**Who you are*** You hold a bachelor degree in Technology or a relevant discipline, with a preference for Computer Science, Software, Statistics, Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, Data Engineering and related fields and **5-8 years of analytics / consulting experience, with 4 to 6 years specifically in Pharma/Biotech/Healthcare analytics projects.** Preferably, Master’s Degree or any certifications on analytics or data science would be an added advantage.* **Must demonstrate expertise in US Pharma Commercial Operations and possess a strong background in Sales analytics, Claims analytics, Product analysis, Patients analytics, forecasting and ROI analysis*** **Experience with a range of secondary data sets, including IQVIA Sales data, 867 data, LAAD Claims, affiliations, field interactions, Veeva, medical data, and more, is a significant advantage*** **Exposure to therapeutic areas like oncology, neurology, immunology, etc., along with a working knowledge of Salesforce or Veeva, is a valuable additional qualification*** Strong proficiency in Excel and SQL, along with knowledge of at least one programming language such as Python, R, or SAS* Demonstrated strong presentation and communication skills, with a track record of effectively presenting to stakeholders and adeptly handling their questions and inquiries* Proven experience in translating research and analysis into succinct and persuasive business narratives that drive decision-making and strategic initiatives### Who we areA healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.Let’s build a healthier future, together.**Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**