Remote Senior Data Analyst — Pharma Insights & Strategy

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health insurance

Work-from-home allowance

Professional development budget

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to lead data-driven insights in a fully remote setup across South Africa. You will extract, clean, and model data from clinical trials, sales, and market research to identify trends and inform R&D, marketing, and sales strategies.

The role requires 5+ years in data analysis, a strong foundation in statistics, plus proficiency in Python, R, SQL and data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data analysis, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, ML techniques and experimental design.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and transform large datasets from various sources.
• Develop and implement advanced analytical models and statistical techniques.
• Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support business objectives.
• Collaborate with R&D, marketing, and commercial teams to define KPIs and reporting requirements.
• Stay current with data analysis tools, methodologies, and best practices.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Statistics

Machine learning

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Statistics/Data Science/Economics

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to lead data-driven insights in a fully remote setup across South Africa. You will extract, clean, and model data from clinical trials, sales, and market research to identify trends and inform R&D, marketing, and sales strategies.

The role requires 5+ years in data analysis, a strong foundation in statistics, plus proficiency in Python, R, SQL and data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.