Business Analyst, CA

We are currently seeking a motivated analyst, specialising in oncology, to join our growing team. In your role as a Business Analyst you will be working on a wide variety of projects for our pharma clients. You will be expected to help with the smooth running of current projects, contact external sources (such as a range of industry stakeholders and key opinion leaders - KOLs) through telephone research, and attend international medical congresses. Quick adaptation and learning skills will be necessary as you move from one project/therapy area to the next.

Overall scope of role:

Integral and key member of client engagement team, committed to developing and delivering executable project outcomes to meet specific objectives of our global clients. Working proactively and collaboratively with numerous stakeholders, to ensure smooth running and delivery of multiple projects.

Key Accountabilities:

Conducting primary and secondary research using the most appropriate sources

Analysing and interpreting research findings that uncover and generate insights aligned with the overall brief and client objectives

Working with team subject experts to develop different perspectives and substantive insights

Partnering and overseeing sub-contractors and project work streams

Creating and presenting accurate, insightful, impactful and persuasive reports and presentations to clients

Creating and maintaining project timetables, project plans, quality control practices and procedures to support agreed deliverables

Key Skills/Personal Qualities:

Technical Skills:

PhD/PharmD + BSc/MSc in life sciences.

Strong expertise/background in oncology.

Strong research and analytical skills with an ability to conceptualise analysis into processes and frameworks

Advanced skills in PowerPoint, Excel and Word

Foreign language skills are preferred

Behavioural Skills:

Strong communication skills - good listener and observer with the ability to communicate effectively and succinctly, verbally and in writing to any audience

Dependable and able to work to own initiative with minimum direction

Curious and critical thinker - passionate about learning new things and striving to do things better

Ability to multi-task and deliver high quality outputs under time-pressured deadlines

Team player - able to work collaboratively and effectively across culturally diverse teams and build credible and strong professional relationships

Excellent attention to detail

Drive and ambition to progress and grow personal capability