Remote Pharmaceutical Data Analyst

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 580,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Pharmaceutical Data Analyst to support data-driven decisions across clinical research, manufacturing and market analysis. You will transform large pharmaceutical datasets into actionable insights, enabling strategic decisions and improved patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in pharma/healthcare data analytics and are proficient with SQL, Tableau/Power BI, and Python. This is a remote-first role with independent work capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Data Science, Math or Computer Science.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Data Analyst in pharma or healthcare.
• Strong SQL, data manipulation and visualization skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large pharmaceutical datasets from multiple sources.
• Perform statistical analysis to identify trends and correlations.
• Develop dashboards and reports using Tableau or Power BI.
• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, and Operations to support data needs.
• Identify process improvements through data insights; ensure data integrity.
• Stay updated on data analysis techniques in the pharmaceutical sector.
• Interpret results and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Contribute to data governance policies and procedures.

Skills

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Python

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Data Science/Math/CS

Tools

SPSS

R

Python

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent global pharmaceutical company, is actively seeking a skilled and analytical Remote Pharmaceutical Data Analyst to join their expanding operations. This fully remote position is essential for supporting the company's data-driven decision-making processes across various functions, including clinical research, manufacturing, and market analysis. The ideal candidate will be proficient in data manipulation, statistical analysis, and visualization tools, with a strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry's data landscape. This is an excellent opportunity for a data professional to contribute to significant projects while enjoying the flexibility of a remote-first work environment. You will play a key role in transforming complex datasets into actionable insights that drive business strategy and improve patient outcomes. Your expertise will be instrumental in uncovering trends and patterns within vast pharmaceutical data. This role offers the unique advantage of working from home, enabling a balanced professional and personal life.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large datasets from various pharmaceutical sources (e.g., clinical trials, sales, manufacturing).
• Perform statistical analysis to identify trends, patterns, and correlations in pharmaceutical data.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to present findings clearly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., R&D, Marketing, Operations) to understand data needs and provide analytical support.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains through data analysis.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy throughout all analytical processes.
• Stay updated on the latest data analysis techniques and pharmaceutical industry trends.
• Assist in the interpretation of results and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Contribute to the development of data governance policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Data Analyst, with specific experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Proficiency in data manipulation and querying languages (e.g., SQL).
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Strong statistical analysis skills and knowledge of statistical software (e.g., R, Python, SPSS).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement savings contributions, and ample opportunities for professional development in data science and analytics. This fully remote role provides significant flexibility and autonomy. Join a forward-thinking pharmaceutical company from anywhere in South Africa and contribute to impactful data-driven strategies.