Business Analyst (FMCG/PHARMA)

SUN PHARMA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Business Analyst to analyze complex datasets and provide actionable insights. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and support strategic planning. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the pharmaceutical or FMCG industry, along with proficiency in data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a business analyst role.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or FMCG industry preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collect and integrate data from various sources.
• Use advanced analytics to detect trends.
• Analyse and present data clearly.
• Prepare concise reports summarising insights.
• Develop tracking mechanisms for performance analysis.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualisation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Role Overview:

As a Business Analyst, you will gather, analyse, and interpret complex datasets to provide clear, actionable insights that drive business success. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimise processes and support strategic planning, focusing on data‑driven solutions. Your ability to simplify complex data and communicate findings effectively will be essential for success in this

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect and integrate data from various sources to generate comprehensive reports.
• Use advanced analytics to detect trends and patterns that traditional methods may overlook.
• Analyse and present data in a simplified format, including statistics, graphs, and charts, to support management in making quick, informed decisions.
• Prepare concise reports that summarise key findings and actionable insights.
• Interpret complex data sets to provide clear and actionable business insights.
• Analyse data to identify key trends and patterns that traditional methods may not capture or demonstrate.
• Present data clearly through statistics, graphs, and charts, enabling senior management to make informed decisions.
• Develop and implement tracking mechanisms to enhance data monitoring and performance analysis.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a business analyst or data‑centric role, preferably in the pharmaceutical, healthcare or FMCG industry.
• Proficiency in data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or working with pharmaceutical data is an added advantage.