Business Analyst (London, UK)
IMS is the one global source for pharmaceutical market intelligence,
providing critical information, analysis and services that drive
decisions and shape strategies.
Just about every major pharmaceutical and biotech company in the world
is a customer of IMS. Their unique mix of experience and expertise makes
them the right choice for help in optimizing portfolios, ensuring
successful launches, managing brands, and improving the effectiveness of
sales teams.
The role of the business analyst will be to support clients in the use
of complex patient data and to undertake the production of high-standard
ad hoc reports to client specific requirements. You will also
- Be a key contact for clients in the provision of technical
assistance, training and support in the use of patient data.
- Develop an understanding of the clients needs in order to
provide input into proposals.
- Take responsibility for the management of research projects
from initiation to the delivery of the report, and presentations to
clients.
- Support the evaluation and testing of the database, including
new developments.
- Conduct qualitative or quantitative analysis to assist in the
identification of client issues and the development of solutions.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Degree, such as mathematics, statistics, informatics,
pharmacology, pharmacy, or equivalent.
- Profound knowledge of statistical methods and its application.
- Established knowledge of SAS.
- Must be able to demonstrate sound and proven analytical skills.
- Computer literate. Excel, Word and PowerPoint a great advantage
but training will be arranged and aptitude is more important than
practice.
- Well organised, proactive and able to manage own projects.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to formulate targeted questions in identifying client
needs.
- Ability to work confidently at all levels within IMS Health and
client companies.
- A flexible and 'can do' attitude.
- Common sense.
Experience in the analysis of medical data, e.g. clinical trials Phase I
- IV, and knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry would be
advantageous, but is not a pre-requisite. Applications from other
industries will be considered as long as you possess the transferable
statistical and analytical skills.
If you feel you meet the above criteria, please email your CV to
agarcia@uk.imshealth.com
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