Job Description
Job Description The Market Intelligence and Business Strategy (MIBS) team at our company's Animal Health group is responsible for generating critical insights and analyses to support strategic decision-making today and in the future. We are currently seeking an Associate Director, Global Data Analytics & Insights (DA&I), to grow the data analytics capabilities within the MIBS team by delivering data-driven insights to support our business.
This exciting role requires an incumbent who is comfortable not only performing data analyses and developing data tools, but also thinking strategically about what the results mean for our business. In addition to executing analyses through deep dives and experimentation and converting results into insights, the AD will work closely with the MIBS team and lead the execution of projects connected to our organization's "Must wins".
This position will require close collaboration with multiple stakeholders across functions and locations, including Manufacturing, Finance, Global Marketing, IT and Regional/Local Commercial Teams. Furthermore, he/she will be expected to network closely with other Analytics teams across our company to ensure alignment, best practice sharing and optimization of resources allocation to ultimately lead the evolution of analytics across the Animal Health division.
Primary Responsibilities: --- -Lead Projects in the DA&I space, serving as a business subject matter expert responsible for delivery of DA&I tools.
--- -Partner with business stakeholders and "translate" business needs into data and analytics needs.
--- -Partner with data owners and data stewards, developing a deep understanding of the current state of available data sources and data tools.
--- -Design and develop rigorous data analyses and comprehensive data tools for internal stakeholders.
--- -Maintain data tools developing training materials, documentations and communications to users.
--- -Present complex data to non-technical end-users in a clear and concise manner.
The Ideal Candidate Is / Possesses: --- -Strong project management - communication, presentation, collaboration, and influencing - skills.
--- -Entrepreneurial spirit, motivated by uncovering new opportunities to add value to the organization through DA&I.
--- -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
--- -Demonstrated ability to think strategically and objectively.
--- -Capable of researching and systematically evaluating new data sources to determine global analytical application.
--- -Demonstrated leadership skills, and ability to work independently and deal well with ambiguity.
Required/Preferred Experience and Skills: --- -Bachelor's degree in relevant areas of study (Animal Health related fields and/or MBA preferred).
--- -5+ years of experience developing and managing DA&I projects.
--- -5+ years of experience in Animal Health.
--- -Prior experience in data management, data engineering, analytics, visualization development (Spotfire and/or Power BI preferred) and programing languages (SQL, Python, etc.)
--- -International experience and knowledge of multiple languages is a plus.
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$122,800.00 - $193,300.00
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Employee Status: Regular
Relocation: No relocation
VISA Sponsorship: No
Travel Requirements: 25%
Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote
Shift: Not Indicated
Valid Driving License: No
Hazardous Material(s): N/A
Job Posting End Date: 09/3/2024
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Requisition ID: R309130
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