Remote Pharmaceutical Data Analyst

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote salary + performance bonuses

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Pharmaceutical Data Analyst to collect, clean, and analyze large pharmaceutical datasets from across the organization. You will build dashboards and reports to communicate insights to R&D, manufacturing, and marketing teams.

You will apply statistical methods to identify trends and correlations, ensure data integrity, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver actionable data-driven recommendations. This role offers a flexible remote setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in a quantitative field.
• Pharma/healthcare data analytics experience preferred.
• Proficient in Python, R, SQL and Excel.
• Experience with Tableau or Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and manage large pharmaceutical datasets.
• Develop dashboards and reports to communicate findings.
• Perform statistical analyses to identify trends and insights.
• Provide data-driven support to R&D and manufacturing teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate data needs into insights.
• Ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Excel

Data visualization

Statistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science

Master's degree in Statistics

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and analytical Remote Pharmaceutical Data Analyst to join their expanding operations. This role is fully remote, allowing you to contribute from anywhere within the required time zones. You will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting complex pharmaceutical data to identify trends, generate insights, and support strategic decision-making across various departments, including R&D, manufacturing, and marketing. This is an excellent opportunity for a data-savvy professional to make a significant impact on business performance and product development within the pharmaceutical industry, all from the convenience of a remote setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and manage large datasets from diverse pharmaceutical sources (e.g., clinical trials, manufacturing, sales).
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using data visualization tools to communicate key findings and performance metrics.
• Perform statistical analysis to identify trends, patterns, and correlations within pharmaceutical data.
• Support the R&D and manufacturing teams by providing data-driven insights for process improvement and product optimization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with relevant data privacy regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Pharmacy, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst, with a focus on the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, and Excel.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of statistical concepts and methods relevant to pharmaceutical data.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data insights to non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Access to professional development resources and online training.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and globally distributed team, contributing from Klerksdorp and beyond.