Job Description

Associate Specialist -Data Visualization

Our Human Health Digital, Data and Analytics (HHDDA) team is innovating how we understand our patients and their needs. Working cross functionally we are inventing new ways of communicating, measuring, and interacting with our customers and patients leveraging digital, data and analytics. Are you passionate about helping people see and understand data You will take part in an exciting journey to help transform our organization to be the premier data-driven company.

As an Associate Specialist in Data Visualization, you will be developing compelling data visualizations solutions to enable actionable insights & facilitate intuitive information consumption for internal business stakeholders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate competency in building user-centric visuals & dashboards that empower stakeholders with data driven insights & decision-making capability.

Responsibilities

Develop user-centric scalable visualization and analytical solutions, leveraging complex data sources to create intuitive and insightful dashboards. Apply best practices in visualization design to enhance user experience and business impact.
Collaborating with Data Viz leads and stakeholders to define key metrics, KPIs, and reporting needs. Participate and contribute in workshops to develop user stories, wireframes, and interactive visualizations.
Ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs, while creating and maintaining SOPs, KPI libraries, and other essential governance documents.
Partner with data engineering, data science, and IT teams to develop scalable business-friendly reporting solutions. Ensure adherence to data governance, privacy, and security best practices.
Identify opportunities for automation, streamlining manual reporting processes through modern visualization technologies and self-service analytics enablement.
Continuously innovative on visualization best practices & technologies by reviewing external resources & marketplace

Required Experience And Skills

2+ years of experience in business intelligence, insight generation, business analytics, data visualization, infographics, and interactive visual storytelling
Hands-on expertise in BI and visualization tools such as Power BI, PowerApps, Qliksense, MicroStrategy, and ThoughtSpot
Experience of data engineering and modeling, including ETL workflows, Dataiku, Databricks, Informatica, and database technologies like Redshift and Snowflake, with programming skills in SQL and Python.
Knowledge of pharma commercial data sources, including IQVIA, APLD, Claims, Payer, Salesforce, Financials, Veeva, Komodo, IPSOS, and other industry datasets to drive strategic insights is plus
Experience in pharmaceutical commercial analytics, including Field Force Effectiveness, customer engagement, market performance assessment, as well as web, campaign, and digital engagement analytics is plus
Experience in agile ways of working, including Agile/Scrum methodologies, iterative development, and continuous improvement in data visualization and analytics solutions.
Good problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights while effectively working in cross-functional environments.
Basic understanding of product management principles, focusing on developing user-centric, scalable analytical solutions aligned with business needs.
Familiarity with agile ways of working, including exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies and participation in iterative development and continuous improvement initiatives in data visualization and analytics projects.
Strong learning agility, with the ability to quickly adapt to new tools, technologies, and business environments while continuously enhancing analytical and technical skills.

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

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Valid Driving License

Hazardous Material(s)

Required Skills

Business Intelligence (BI), Data Visualization, Requirements Management, User Experience (UX) Design

Preferred Skills

Job Posting End Date

04/23/2025

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Requisition ID R341593

Associate Specialist -Data Visualization

Associate Specialist- Data Visualization