Data Analyst - Contract

IQVIA is currently recruiting for a Data Analytics Analyst.

Location: Hybrid – Sydney NSW

Type: 8-month contract, full time

This position involves gathering, verifying, and analyzing data to create reports and databases that meet client needs. It includes providing insights and interpretations of data outcomes, conducting technical analyses to address client queries, and maintaining data integrity.

The position also focuses on investigating data anomalies, identifying trends, managing report requests, and recommending process improvements for greater efficiency.

Essential Functions

• Under broad guidance, performs quantitative or qualitative analyses to support the development of solutions for internal or external client project teams.
• Identifies and interprets trends and patterns in datasets to support the development of recommendations .
• Constructs impact assessment based on business data and market knowledge. Creates specifications for reports and analysis based on business needs and required or available data elements.
• May directly produce datasets and reports for analysis using system reporting tools.
• Verifies data for accuracy and completeness.
• May manipulate and transform data to optimize analyses.
• Performs audits of own work or that of others to ensure conformance with established procedures or to resolve routine issues.
• May work with stand alone data systems or enterprise wide tools supporting activities such as inquiry resolution, data validation, and trend analysis.

Qualifications and required skills

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy and/or Medical Data is required.
• A minimum of 3 years prior relevant experience working with pharmaceutical data is required.
• Data analysis skills and previous experience using Microsoft software tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access).
• Works willingly and effectively with others in and across the organization to accomplish team goals.
• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental processes of the business.
• Knowledge of the methods, tools and techniques, related to one’s functional area.
• Knowledge of the industry and an understanding of the marketplace.
• Effective time management skills.
• Proficient in Python (either from previous experience or educational learning) is required.
• Must be currently living in Australia with valid working rights.

If you meet the above qualifications and skill set and are interested in this position, apply today with a current resume.

Should you be suitable you will receive an email from the Talent Acquisition team in ANZ to complete an online assessment to further assess your skills.

Following the completion of the assessment, you will be contacted by the lead Recruiter to discuss. 

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com