Main Purpose of Job:
The role will be responsible for analysing internal business and external market data to identify opportunities, gaps, and problems within the organization. This role includes evaluating the performance of the Marketing, Sales and Prescription (Rx) teams against their KPIs and contributing to data improvement initiatives to develop a world class insights and analytics environment, establishing the function as a competitive advantage within the healthcare industry. To develop an insights and analytics business unit, passionate about identifying unmet needs, gaps and opportunities thereby prioritizing investment and maximising ROI. The role will also be responsible to develop and nurture a data driven culture across the organisation with the establishment, maintenance and enhancement of a self-service reporting structure, telling a story with data democratising data and analytical skills
Key Performance Areas:
1. Data Analysis and Reporting
Analyse internal business data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement. o Evaluate external market data to understand competitive landscape and market opportunities. o Examine, interpret and report results of analytical initiatives to stakeholders in leadership, R&D, sales, marketing, digital marketing and engineering
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Performance Monitoring
Monitor and report on the performance of sales and Rx team representatives against KPIs. o Provide actionable insights to improve team performance and meet business objectives. -
Data Improvement Initiatives
Participate in ad-hoc data improvement projects.
Collaborate with the IT and data management teams to enhance data quality and integrity. -
Stakeholder Communication
Work closely with the Marketing Executive team to align data analysis efforts with business [URL Removed] findings and recommendations to senior management and other stakeholders. -
Problem-Solving and Insights Generation o Leverage strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify business opportunities and address gaps. Translate complex data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
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Collaboration and Teamwork o Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives. o Share knowledge and best practices with colleagues to foster a data-driven culture
EDUCATION
Any degree within the STEM disciplines that may include:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Science
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science
Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics
Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics and/or Applied Mathematics
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
EXPERIENCE
– Minimum experience of 2- 4 years working in a similar role
DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Essential Skills & Experience- Experience using analytics and statistical techniques to deduce insights which contribute to company growth efforts, increasing revenue and other key business outcomes.- Strong problem solving, quantitative and analytical abilities- Knowledge is preferable in any data analysis tools and programming languages o Power BI o Python o R o SQL- Experience working with and creating dashboards and reports using all relevant data to inform decisions- Excellent communication, collaboration and delegation skills.- Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights.- High level of proficiency in the ability to tell a story with data using the
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Advantageous- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry:
Understanding of doctor prescribing data (IQVIA, Dis Chem etc.) and pharmacy sales data
Understanding of the pharmaceutical supply chain- Experience in dealing with the following marketing elements:
Deep insight into consumer behavior
Experienced in mapping customer journeys
Experienced in leveraging insight from digital marketing analytics
Developing statistical research tools (quantitative and qualitative) to gather data from the field-
BEHAVIOURAL QUALITIES
- Analytical mindset and critical thinker with a passion for problem-solving
- Accuracy (Attention to detail)
- Talk with the voice of the customer & business
- Meeting deadlines.
- Ability to interact with business as well as technical teams
- Strong communication and management skills
- Ability to learn and respond quickly to the fast-changing business environment
- Ability to multitask and excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in an agile environment with a focus on continuous improvement
- Self-motivated and eager to learn
Desired Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Science
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics
- Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
- Analytical mindset
- Strong communication
- Power BI o Python o R o SQL
- Microsoft Office Suite
Desired Work Experience:
- 2 to 5 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Degree
About The Employer:
At our core, we firmly believe that patients always come first. This guiding principle drives our relentless pursuit of better ways to meet the needs of our patients. By adopting a value-driven, patient-centric approach, we prioritize compassion and quality over profit, ensuring the best in products, services, and innovative solutions for both patients and healthcare professionals alike.
Our mission is simple: Providing medicine with a conscience. For nearly two decades, we’ve dedicated our efforts and resources to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. Today, we are proud to be one of the most trusted and fastest-growing pharmaceutical companies in South Africa.
This success is a reflection of our commitment to delivering reliable products, our talented team, and the unique culture we nurture every day.