Data & Analytics Specialist

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche is seeking a detail-oriented Data Analyst in Chennai with 2–5 years of experience to support the Patient Experience workstream. The role involves transforming complex pharma datasets into actionable insights, building dashboards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support patient access strategies.

You will work with Excel, SQL, and Python (Pandas, NumPy) on large datasets, ensuring data quality and stakeholder satisfaction while aligning with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience as a Data Analyst.
• Strong Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, data modeling).
• SQL for data extraction and querying.
• Python for data manipulation using libraries such as Pandas and NumPy.
• Experience with large datasets and relational databases.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of pharma datasets and patient analytics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret complex datasets related to patient access.
• Provide data-driven insights and reporting for the Patient Experience workstream.
• Develop and optimize dashboards and reports using Excel and other tools.
• Write efficient queries and manage datasets using SQL.
• Perform data cleaning, validation, and transformation using Python.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into analytics.
• Identify trends and anomalies in patient and pharma datasets.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Python

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

Position Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data Analyst with 2-5 years of experience to support our Patient Experience (Px) workstream. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in data analysis and preferably solid understanding of pharma datasets and patient analytics. This role involves transforming complex data into actionable insights to support business decisions and improve patient access strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret complex datasets related to patient access and healthcare programs
• Support the Patient Experience workstream with data-driven insights and reporting
• Develop, maintain, and optimize dashboards and reports using Excel and other tools
• Write efficient queries and manage datasets using SQL
• Perform data cleaning, validation, and transformation using Python
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into analytical solutions
• Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in patient and pharma datasets
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with industry standards

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a Data Analyst or similar role
• Strong proficiency in: Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, data modeling)
• SQL (data extraction, transformation, and querying)
• Python (data manipulation using libraries such as Pandas, NumPy)
• Experience working with large datasets and relational databases
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with pharmaceutical datasets
• Knowledge of patient analytics, including patient journeys, adherence, and access programs
• Familiarity with healthcare data standards and compliance requirements

Who we are

A 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. We believe it's urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients' lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world. We are Roche.