Senior Analyst, Data Scientist

Putnam; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Inizio Ignite seeks a Senior Analyst to lead analytics workstreams for life sciences clients, applying advanced analytics, coding, and modeling to deliver high-impact solutions.

You will design dashboards, translate complex questions into plans, and communicate insights clearly to clients and internal teams, while contributing to best practices across the analytics group.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in quantitative sciences or related field is required.
• 1–2 years of experience for Senior Analyst or PhD holders.
• Proficiency in processing and analyzing large datasets using SQL and Python/R/SAS; strong Excel skills (Power Query, VBA) are a plus.
• Strong foundation in statistics and machine learning; model evaluation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytics workstreams for life sciences client engagements.
• Develop dashboards and data visualizations to support strategic decisions.
• Translate business questions into structured analytical plans and communicate insights to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Ownership mindset

Communication skills

Independent work

Multi-project handling

Statistical & ML basics

Global collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in quantitative field

PhD in related area

Tools

SQL

Python

R

SAS

Excel

Power Query

VBA

Tableau

Power BI

Qlik Sense

Snowflake

AWS

Azure

Job description

Position Summary

As an Inizio Ignite Senior Analyst you will be a core member of client engagement teams, leading sophisticated analytics workstreams and owning the development of high-impact analytical deliverables. You will apply advanced analytical, coding, and modelling skills to solve complex business problems for life sciences clients, while contributing to methodological best practices across the data analytics team. A significant portion of this role will focus on commercial analytics and business intelligence, including marketing and sales analytics, real-world data analysis (e.g., claims and EHR), and the design and delivery of dashboards and data visualizations that support strategic and operational decision-making. In this role, you will work closely with case team leadership to design and execute analytics approaches, translate ambiguous business questions into structured analytical plans, and communicate insights clearly to both internal stakeholders and clients.

Desired Skills And Experience

The ideal candidate for the Senior Analyst position is a highly motivated, analytically rigorous individual with strong ownership mentality, excellent communication skills, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced consulting environment.

• Proven analytic experiences and problem-solving skills (Master’s degree with a major in a related field of quantitative science e.g., engineering, computer/data science, statistics, mathematics, etc.)
• Senior Analyst: Master’s degree plus 1-2 years of relevant work experience or PhD’s degree
• Demonstrated expertise in processing and analyzing large datasets using SQL and Python/R/SAS; strong Excel skills (e.g., Power Query, VBA) a plus, with experience applying these skills to commercial analytics use cases such as marketing performance, sales effectiveness, patient journeys, and market dynamics
• Strong foundation in statistical analysis and machine learning, including hypothesis testing, supervised and unsupervised learning, and model evaluation
• Experience working with cloud-based data and analytics environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Snowflake)
• Proficiency in business intelligence, dashboarding, and data visualization using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik Sense, with the ability to translate analytical results into clear, decision-ready insights
• Experience working with real-world healthcare and life sciences datasets (e.g., claims, EHR, lab, provider, Rx, and payer data; sources such as Komodo, IQVIA, Symphony, Truven, Optum, Flatiron), particularly in commercial and market-facing analytics contexts; familiarity with omnichannel commercial analytics (e.g., HCP engagement, marketing mix, channel performance) is a plus
• Ability to independently structure analyses, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work under tight timelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex analytical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Experience working effectively as part of hybrid teams across multiple geographies, demonstrating strong collaboration, adaptability, and comfort operating in a global consulting environment