Remote Pharmaceutical Data Analyst

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Flexible remote working

Health and wellness benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Pharmaceutical Data Analyst to join a remote South Africa-based team. You will collect, clean, and validate large datasets from clinical trials, manufacturing, and market research to derive actionable insights for decision making.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, has proven data analysis experience in pharma or healthcare, and is proficient with SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy) or R, plus Tableau or Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Statistics/Mathematics/CS)
• Proven data analysis experience in pharma or healthcare
• Proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy) or R
• Experience with Tableau or Power BI and data visualization
• Strong understanding of statistical methods and communicating insights

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and validate large datasets from clinical trials, manufacturing, and market research
• Perform statistical analysis and data mining to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to visualize KPIs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, marketing, sales) to understand data needs and deliver insights
• Ensure data integrity, privacy compliance, and data governance
• Contribute to data models and predictive analytics tool development

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Computer Science

Tools

SQL

Python (Pandas, NumPy)

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Pharmaceutical Data Analyst to join their expanding remote team, supporting operations from anywhere in South Africa. This role is essential for extracting, cleaning, and analyzing complex datasets from clinical trials, manufacturing, and market research to provide actionable insights. You will play a critical role in supporting strategic decision-making, identifying trends, and improving operational efficiency within the pharmaceutical domain. This is an excellent opportunity for a data-driven professional who thrives on uncovering insights from large volumes of information and can effectively communicate findings in a remote, collaborative environment, contributing to the company's ongoing success and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and validate large datasets from various pharmaceutical sources.
• Perform statistical analysis and data mining to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, marketing, sales) to understand data needs and deliver insights.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and adherence to data privacy regulations.
• Contribute to the development of data models and predictive analytics tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst , preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), or R.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Strong understanding of statistical methods and their application.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data insights to non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses.
• Flexible remote working environment.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in data analytics.
• Contribution to projects that impact global health outcomes.