Senior Data Analyst (m/w/d)

Job Description

For our research and development site in Schwabenheim (near Mainz) we are recruiting for a Senior Data Analyst (m/w/d) in a permanent and full-time position.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develops data analytics and reporting solutions by studying information need within R&Ds; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas; follows the SDLC software development lifecycle.

• Demonstrate excellence in assays used in pharma R&D and Quality Control (QC) of biological batches

• Act as a product owner and define the strategy for the calculation and assay trending platform used in R&D and Manufacturing to release product batches and perform data trending with high levels of problem-solving and creativity

• Steering research projects and activities within R&D IT applying and using agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum)

• Lead and develop the product platform strategy in close partnership with the business

• Apply innovative methods to visualize and interrogate complex data sets

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to extend and develop knowledge and expertise

• Participate in collaborations within our global research and IT organization to ensure that current computational assay calculations and trending knowhow and tools are leveraged for R&D in animal health

• Act as a scientific counterpart for R&D for the operation and implementation of R&D applications with focus on data

• Utilize analytical applications to identify trends and relationships between different pieces of data, draw appropriate conclusions and translate analytical findings into risk management and marketing strategies that drive value.

Qualifications:

• Degree in computer science or related STEM fields

• MS/BS in IT, Chemistry / Biochemistry / Biophysics with a computational emphasis and 3+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry

• Effective at working with business partners to understand their needs in order translate them into clear requirements.

• skilled in data analytics in the field of chemistry and ideally biology (e.g. Spotfire, MS Power BI, Pipeline Pilot, SQL)

• Knowledge of project management tools like JIRA, Teams, Confluence

• Advanced knowledge and expertise in agile ways of working e.g. scrum or kanban

• Dynamic personality with a passion for innovation and problem-solving

• and excellent collaboration, and team-working skills

• Excellent communication and writing skills in English

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours (37.5 hours/week) and an attractive company pension scheme

• Competitive salary package: 13 monthly salaries + holiday pay + target bonus

• 30 days holiday entitlement

• Hybrid working model (up to 50 % remote)

• Internal training and promotion opportunities

• International co-operations

• Training on the job

• Contributing your own ideas to the process design

• Insights into the development of veterinary medicinal products

• Corporate benefits and free (electric) car parking

• Good company canteen and a company health management program

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Required Skills:

Agile Methodology, Agile Methodology, Assay, Assay Development, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Business, Business Analysis, Client Partnerships, Customer-Focused, Data Analytics, Deliverables Management, ETL Pipelines, Facilitate Training Sessions, Functional Expertise, Immunochemistry, Incident Management, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Infrastructure Management, Laboratory Informatics, Management Process, Platform Strategy, Risk Management, Security Management {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

06/13/2025

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Requisition ID: R350174