Sr Associate Data Analytics

Dublin
1 year ago
Applications closed

Team Horizon is seeking a Sr Associate Data Analytics for our client based in Dublin. The role will be responsible for providing data analytics support to enable data-driven decision making, building foundational capability to provide visibility into business processes and implementation of advanced analytics solutions to drive value.

Why you should apply:

  • This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class manufacturing operation, with an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients around the world suffering serious illnesses.

  • There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the company to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives.

  • Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines in Dublin, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.

    What you will be doing:

  • Fostering a culture of data analytics and data visualisation through sharing of best practices and training of QC staff.

  • Support the definition and advancement of a self service reporting model.

  • Understanding business needs and developing practical data-driven solutions to meet those needs.

  • Identify, manage and implement data analytics solutions for continuous improvement projects related to laboratory operations.

  • Support to cross functional analytics projects. Building relationships with key business stakeholders, defining user requirements.

  • Spotfire and Tableau reports development and maintenance.

  • Development and execution of report validation protocols.

  • User Acceptance Testing.

  • Development activities in SharePoint and Microsoft teams.

  • Liaise with IT teams for troubleshooting activities.

  • Write SQL queries and provide support for routine data pull request tickets.

  • Performing ad hoc data mining and analysis.

  • Exploring and evaluating new digital tools and techniques to advance operational capabilities.

  • Predictive Model Development. Assist in the development of a wide-range of innovative data and analytics solutions, from descriptive to machine learning based. Creating analytical models and visualisations that make business and process data actionable.

  • Provide support as required for design, build and validation activities related to LIMS downstream reporting application business reports.

    What you need to apply:

  • Hold a third level qualification in data analytics, computer science or related field.

  • Proficiency in programming languages, with emphasis on SQL, Python, and/or R

  • Experience with data visualisation tools or packages, such as Spotfire, Power BI or Tableau.

  • Familiarity with common laboratory operations systems, such as LIMS and LMES an advantage.

  • Experience with advanced statistical/analytical techniques and machine learning algorithms an advantage.

  • Excellent Organisational Skills and Time Management.

  • Strong Communication Skills.

  • Ability to work under minimal supervision

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