Data Analyst

Job Title: Data Analyst

Location: Macclesfield

Introduction to role

As a Data Analyst, you will tackle complex data challenges under the guidance of experienced Data Analysts. Your role will involve supporting data science model generation, business insights, and ensuring data compliance.

Accountabilities

The role holder will execute the following accountabilities either autonomously for simple data analysis challenges or under the supervision of more senior data analysts for more complex data challenges:

• For simpler analysis challenges, work with consumers/business users on defining data requirements for intended data solutions. Translate unstructured business problems into a data design and solution.
• Profile data to understand provenance, quality, metadata models, ownership, and compliance with internal and external regulatory standards.
• Perform ad hoc wrangling of data (sourcing, extraction, profiling, integration) to support Data Science model generation and business insight.
• Support data engineers in developing Source to Target pipelines (e.g., ETL design).
• Design and test the quality and performance of derivative data models in downstream reporting and analytics solutions.
• Process requests for compliant access to data.
• Define and manage information lifecycle management in data solutions.
• Provide data understanding (structure, provenance, quality) to Architects, Data Engineers, and Data Scientists to support use in Analytics projects.
• Support IT and business data teams in identifying and managing Critical Data Assets and Elements, including Reference, Master, and Metadata.
• Collaborate with Risk, Assurance, Privacy, Information Security, and Regulatory authorities to ensure data and information controls are in place and adhered to.
• Clearly and objectively communicate insights and results, as well as their associated uncertainties and limitations.
• Engage in personal development and training in more complex data analysis skills, techniques, and tooling.
• Develop domain data expertise (data standards, systems, metadata models, policies, business processes) in one area (e.g., chemistry, finance).
  
  
  

Essential Skills/Experience

• The role holder will possess a blend of data requirement analysis, data quality analysis, data stewardship skills
• Experience in translating requirements into fit for purpose data models, data processing designs and data profile reports
• Experience in the use of data modeling technologies
• Experience in Agile data definition scrums
• Experience in the use of metadata cataloguing tools
• Good written and verbal communication and consultancy skills
• Awareness of the end-to-end processes and activities in the build and support of Data solutions
• Experienced in applying a risk-based methodology to data and information management
• Experience in Pharmaceutical industry or similar regulated environment
  
  
  

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Experience of Data Analysis enabling tool kits
• Experience in working in multi-skilled, multi-location data teams, working to agile principles.
• Experience in life sciences and healthcare
• Experience in a complex global organization
  
  
  

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we are committed to delivering life-changing medicines quickly, affordably, and sustainably. Our innovative technology transforms our ways of working internally and externally. From smart factories to machine learning for quality batches, we strive for efficiency across all parts of our business. Embrace change with us as we trial new solutions with patients and business needs in mind. Our diverse workforce is united by curiosity, sharing learnings, and scaling fast. Be part of our digital journey to make a significant impact on society, the planet, and our business.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!