The Business Data Analyst role at AbbVie is accountable for defining, designing, and validating repeatable, scalable data products that translate complex data into actionable insights for business stakeholders. The analyst collaborates closely with Data Engineers and Business Analysts to align data solutions with business objectives and emerging analytical needs.
Company Description
AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health challenges. With a focus on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care, AbbVie also manages the Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. Learn more at www.abbvie.com.
Key Responsibilities
Data Specification and Design
- Devising solution‑based data flows that are robust, scalable, and aligned with business logic.
- Gathering detailed requirements and documenting specifications that capture critical data paths.
- Developing quick‑iteration prototypes to explore potential data features.
- Validating design decisions before full‑scale systemization through cross‑team collaboration.
- Partnering with business users to prioritize high‑impact innovations.
Data Structures
- Leveraging deep knowledge of AbbVie’s data and its context within pipelines and analytics use cases.
- Applying principles of predictive analytics, machine learning, and advanced visualisation.
- Managing data entities and triage to support business decision‑making.
- Constructing KPI models and iterating on data/metric logic.
- Interpreting complex outcomes for commercial audiences.
- Executing deep data quality assessments.
Data Governance & Quality
- Prioritising impactful data initiatives.
- Documenting evidence‑based data validation outcomes.
- Maintaining data health checks and incident management.
- Handling data queries and stewardship for enterprise use.
- Advocating for thorough documentation practices.
Data Literacy
- Understanding data workflows and informing conversations with stakeholders.
- Promoting data literacy across the organization.
- Encouraging better business questions at the moment of request.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in data processing, solutions, and technologies.
- 3+ years of requirements gathering for technical specification.
- Experience in complex data and analytics environments.
- Pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical commercial background is advantageous.
- Python, PySpark, or other coding experience is advantageous.
Competencies
- Self‑starter with rapid learning ability.
- Excellent communicator and networker.
- Enterprise‐level analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Proficiency in exploratory data analysis and advanced tools.
- Independent framing of business questions and methodology.
- Integration of large data volumes and systematic profiling.
- Synthesis of results into compelling business stories.
- Detail orientation and curiosity around anomalies.
- Maneuvering from strategic to tactical thinking across stakeholders.
- Interpersonal effectiveness with senior management.
- Innovation mindset balanced with technical constraints.
- Influencing stakeholders, building credibility, and partnering across functions.
- Customer‑centered focus on business outcomes.
- Cross‑functional collaboration and relationship building.
- Creative project initiation and cross‑division implementation.
- Team player facilitating discussions.
- Structured problem solving within complex, ambiguous contexts.
- Managing multiple projects amid changing environments.
- Track record of project management with major initiatives.
- Delivering complex data stories to non‑technical audiences.
Additional Information
AbbVie's UK offices in Maidenhead prioritize accessibility, offering a large car park, step‑free entry, accessible restrooms, elevators, assistive technologies, and a quiet work zone that maximizes natural light.
Equal Opportunity Statement
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Location
Surrey, England, United Kingdom
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