Senior Business Analyst (Remote)

📋 Description

• • As a Senior Business Analyst within Takeda's BioLife Plasma Services, you will play a pivotal role in the Forecasting, Pricing & Analytics (FPA) team, contributing significantly to the strategic financial decisions of the Plasma-Derived Therapies (PDT) business unit.
• • This position offers a unique opportunity to own analytical projects from inception to strategic recommendation, leveraging your technical expertise and business acumen to drive data-informed decision-making across the organization.
• • You will report to the Associate Director, Pricing, and Business AI Lead at BioLife, working in a remote capacity in line with Takeda's flexible work policies.
• • Your primary responsibility will be to conduct in-depth data analysis, connecting disparate data sources to identify trends, uncover patterns, and generate actionable insights that directly influence business strategies and operational improvements.
• • A key aspect of this role involves assessing pricing performance across various dimensions, including centers, fee structures, and donor demographics, to pinpoint key performance drivers, identify potential risks, and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
• • You will be instrumental in supporting pricing and forecasting initiatives through advanced statistical analysis, developing and implementing process automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• • The role requires a strong capability in creating clear, compelling visualizations that effectively communicate complex analytical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• • A significant component of your work will involve translating complex business challenges into sophisticated machine learning models. This includes applying techniques such as supervised and unsupervised learning, predictive modeling for donor retention, customer segmentation, and elasticity analysis to optimize business operations and deepen our understanding of plasma donor behavior.
• • You will lead the experimentation lifecycle, from the initial design of A/B tests and other experiments to the rigorous analysis of results, validating hypotheses and identifying strategies that can be scaled for maximum business impact.
• • Furthermore, you will be responsible for elevating the analytical capabilities of the team by establishing and promoting best practices in data analysis, ensuring high standards for code quality, and championing effective data storytelling.
• • This role demands a proactive approach to identifying new analytical opportunities and designing innovative models and experiments that lead to measurable business improvements.
• • You will thrive in an agile environment, demonstrating the ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt quickly to changing priorities while consistently delivering clarity and actionable insights.
• • Exceptional communication skills are essential, enabling you to distill complex technical findings into clear, concise business narratives that resonate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• • The position requires a strong technical foundation, including hands-on experience with PySpark, Python, and SQL, alongside proficiency in BI tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• • Advanced Excel skills are also expected for rapid data analysis and ad-hoc reporting.
• • You will be a critical thinker, adept at solving complex and ambiguous problems through rigorous analytical methodologies and well-designed experiments.
• • A data-driven mindset is crucial, coupled with a genuine passion for uncovering trends, understanding root causes, and translating data into strategic recommendations.
• • A strong business orientation will enable you to partner effectively with leadership and product owners, influencing strategic decisions and contributing to overall business success.
• • Your adaptability and proactive nature will be key assets in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment where priorities can shift rapidly.
• • While the role is primarily remote, occasional domestic travel, up to 10%, may be required to support business needs.
• • This role is integral to BioLife's mission of collecting high-quality plasma for life-saving therapies, directly impacting the ability to treat patients with rare diseases.
• • You will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven innovation within a leading organization in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• • The position offers opportunities for professional development and career growth within Takeda's global network.