What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data & Analytics, Manager position at Coloplast?
As the leader of our Data and Analytics team, you will guide a talented group of analysts and engineers in designing and scaling solutions that drive informed decision-making across the organization. You will set technical directions for modern analytics practices: modernizing our platform through Microsoft Fabric, reducing technical debt, and establishing consistent reporting standards that scale with the needs of the business. While you will lead with strategic influence, you will also partner closely with Business Unit leaders, technical teams, and global partners to embed analytics into the organization's most important initiatives.
You will balance direct contribution to BI and analytics development with the responsibilities of building and growing a high-performing team. You will mentor and develop talent, manage service requests alongside proactive modernization efforts, and translate complex business questions into technical solutions. Success in this role will require strong technical fundamentals, the ability to lead and develop people, and a forward-thinking approach to shaping the infrastructure, culture, and capabilities of analytics within Comfort Medical.
Major Areas of Accountability
Team Leadership, Development & Stakeholder Management
- Manage a team of Data Analysts and Engineers
- Hire, develop, and mentor analytics talent toward emerging leadership roles
- Foster a culture of analytics excellence and establish team standards for quality, documentation, and practices
- Balance reactive service requests with longer-term strategic initiatives
- Partner with Business Unit leaders and technical teams to communicate strategy, gather requirements, and translate business needs into technical solutions
Technical Leadership & Platform Strategy
- Lead modernization of the analytics platform, including migration toward Microsoft Fabric-based data engineering
- Reduce technical debt and drive adoption of best practices for data modeling and pipeline development
- Own the analytics technology stack roadmap in coordination with IT and Platform Enablement
- Establish and maintain data security, compliance, and governance practices aligned with HIPAA and healthcare regulations
Analytics Delivery & Execution
- Drive end-to-end analytics outcomes through both leadership and hands-on contribution, including designing scalable data models, building impactful dashboards, and developing analytical solutions for complex business problems
- Lead analytics workstreams for cross-functional projects, translating requirements into technical solutions
- Design and maintain enterprise data models, reports, and BI dashboards
Process Automation
- Identify, develop, and maintain process automation solutions using Power Automate and Power Apps to improve team efficiency and support operational initiatives
- Manage project scope, timelines, and feasibility for automation initiatives
Some travel may be required, up to 20%
Comfort Medical employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the MedTech Code of Conduct, and company policies.
Other job duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Data Science, or related field
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, or data analysis roles
- Demonstrated expertise with SQL and Power BI
- Experience in a regulated industry (healthcare, life sciences, financial services, etc.)
- Advanced SQL and Power BI expertise, including data modeling, visualization, and performance optimization
- Experience architecting scalable analytics solutions within modern data platforms (e.g., Fabric, Lakehouse, cloud ecosystems)
- Proven leader of high-performing teams, with experience developing talent and managing distributed resources
- Strong project management skills; experience working in Agile environments
- Strong business partnership skills, translating complex needs into impactful analytics solutions
- Knowledge of data governance, quality, and compliance (HIPAA / regulated environments)
- Ability to operate and balance workload across both strategic and operational priorities
- Hands-on, “player-coach” mindset with willingness to directly contribute to complex analytics work
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-2 years of direct team leadership or people management experience
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Analytics, or related field
- Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure data services, or modern cloud data engineering practices
- Proficiency in Python or R for data analysis and automation
- Experience with Power Automate or Power Apps for process automation
- Familiarity with ETL/data pipeline concepts and tools
- Project Management or Agile certification (Scrum Master, Product Owner, etc.)
At Coloplast, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the contributions of our employees. Our total rewards package is designed to support your well-being, foster your professional growth, and ensure a healthy work-life balance. Here is some of what you can expect:- Health and Wellness : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy. Plus, access to company sponsored wellness programs and mental health resources, paid leave of absence for qualifying events and generous paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.
- Financial Security: A competitive 401(k) plan with company match that vest immediately, financial planning services to help you secure your future, and corporate discount programs for goods and services.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, flexible work hours, and flexible work arrangement options to help you balance your personal and professional life may be available.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement through training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.