Remote Senior Pharmaceutical Data Analyst

Placements24; Randburg; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Bonuses

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Pharmaceutical Data Analyst to analyze complex pharmaceutical datasets and deliver actionable insights that inform drug development and clinical trial optimization. The role supports a global team from Randburg or anywhere in South Africa, with a strong emphasis on data visualization and reporting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in pharma data analytics, proficiency in Python or R, SQL, and experience with Tableau/Power BI/QlikView.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in a quantitative field.
• 5+ years of data analysis experience in pharma/biotech.
• Proficiency in Python or R for analysis.
• Strong SQL querying/manipulation skills.
• Experience with Tableau/Power BI/QlikView for dashboards.
• Excellent communication and remote collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large pharmaceutical datasets to identify trends and insights.
• Develop and maintain analytical models and dashboards to track KPIs.
• Collaborate with R&D, clinical operations, marketing, and commercial teams.
• Design data quality checks and validation processes.
• Present findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Utilize statistical software and visualization tools to convey results.
• Contribute to data governance strategies and best practices.
• Stay updated on pharma analytics trends and technologies.

Skills

Python/R

SQL

Data Viz

Statistical modeling

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in quantitative field

Pharmaceutical Sciences knowledge

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

QlikView

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge pharmaceutical organization focused on leveraging data to drive innovation, is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Remote Senior Pharmaceutical Data Analyst. This role will be critical in analyzing complex pharmaceutical datasets to extract actionable insights that inform strategic decisions, enhance drug development, and optimize clinical trial performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analytics, a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, and exceptional skills in data visualization and reporting. This is a fully remote position, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work with a global team from **Randburg** or anywhere within South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex pharmaceutical datasets (e.g., R&D data, clinical trial data, market access data) to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated analytical models and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and support business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, clinical operations, marketing, and commercial, to understand data needs and deliver relevant analyses.
• Design and implement data quality checks and validation processes to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through compelling reports and presentations.
• Utilize statistical software and data visualization tools to present complex data in an understandable format.
• Contribute to the development of data governance strategies and best practices.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in data analytics, pharmaceutical trends, and relevant technologies.

Requirements

• A Master's degree or Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related quantitative field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in data analysis, with a significant portion focused on the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R for data manipulation, analysis, and modeling.
• Expertise in SQL for database querying and management.
• Strong experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, QlikView).
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical research and development processes, clinical trials, and regulatory landscapes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities, suitable for a remote work environment.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund contributions, and performance-based bonuses. As a fully remote role, it provides excellent work-life balance and flexibility. Professional development is supported through access to online learning platforms, virtual conferences, and opportunities to work on challenging global projects. This role is based in **Randburg** conceptually, but is open to remote candidates across South Africa.