Job Description
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Business Insights Analyst to join our Data & AI team, Switzerland-Austria. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for data and a drive to foster data literacy within cross-functional teams. This role will be pivotal in turning data into actionable insights, exploring new data sources, supporting marketing effectiveness, brand performance, sales force effectiveness, omnichannel effectiveness, forecasting accuracy and providing insights into health pathways and customer and patient journeys.
This is a new position and we are planning to recruit a Business Insights Analyst to support the assigned Business Unit (Oncology, Vaccines, Pharma Specialty).
Location: Vienna, Austria / Lucerne, Switzerland.
Responsibilities:
Business Insights & Decision Support:
Commercial Performance Insights:
Insight Enablement & Communication:
Forecasting & Planning Support:
Customer, Patient & Health Pathway Insights:
Market Research & Customer Insights:
Lead qualitative and quantitative market research and tracking to deliver deeper customer insights, leveraging new methodologies such as behavioural science. Oversee external research vendors in collaboration with procurement and ensure market research activities comply with applicable data privacy and governance requirements (e.g. GDPR).
Experimentation & Learning:
Cross‑functional Collaboration:
Work closely with commercial, digital, medical, market access and finance teams to ensure insights address real business needs and drive impact.
Your Profile:
Required Qualifications:
Experience in business analysis, data analysis, or a related role.
Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., SQL, Power BI, Excel, QlikSense, Tableau).
Knowledge of statistical analysis and experience with statistical tools (e.g., Python, R) is a strong plus.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex data insights to non-technical audiences.
Experience working in cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
Key Competencies:
Analytical Thinking: Ability to tackle complex problems by breaking them down into manageable components.
Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present data-driven insights clearly and persuasively.
Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
Adaptability: Ability to adapt to new tools, processes and technologies quickly.
We offer an attractive salary, outstanding social benefits and an exciting work environment with varied tasks in an international environment. The minimum annual salary for this position in Austria is EUR 74.600,- and varies according to the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
Required Skills:
Business Analysis, Data Science, Demand Management, Innovation, Requirements Management, Sourcing and Procurement, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning
Preferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
25%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Job Posting End Date:
06/19/2026
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Requisition ID:R401537
