R&D Business Analytics Lead

Client: global biotech

Title: R&D Business Analytics Lead

Location: fully remote

Duration: 3 year contract

Rate: $50-$60/hr

Are you passionate about data, analytics, and driving innovation in R&D? Join our R&D Business Analytics team as a collaborative, analytical professional dedicated to delivering actionable insights and supporting strategic decision-making in a dynamic, science-driven environment. You will work closely with R&D, operations, finance, and other business stakeholders to optimize performance and enable breakthrough results.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile, analyze, and present complex data and insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders, supporting R&D and business objectives.
• Monitor, track, and report on organizational and departmental performance using dashboards and KPIs, with a focus on R&D projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate with R&D SMEs, Operations, Finance, and other business partners to define requirements, scope, and value for new developments and analytics solutions.
• Lead business analysis activities, including process mapping, gap analysis, and recommendations for improvement in R&D operations.
• Support leadership with regular performance updates, insights into gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Facilitate stakeholder communications and ensure alignment on goals, deliverables, and product features.
• Develop and maintain documentation for analytics processes, configurations, and changes.
• Apply knowledge of technological tools, data structures, processes, and analytics to diagnose and improve performance, while supporting R&D informatics and data analysis team development.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, mathematics, business, finance, healthcare, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in business analytics, data analysis, or business performance roles, preferably within R&D or scientific environments.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office tools (with expert proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint), and MS Teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across global, virtual teams.
• Proven history of achieving results and driving business performance in R&D or technical domains.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry.
• Experience in business, financial, operations, or analytical roles.
• Strong analytics, critical thinking, and stakeholder engagement skillset
• Passion for technology, innovation, and customer success, especially in AI and data-driven solutions for R&D.
• Experience with dashboard creation, KPI tracking, and performance reporting for leadership.
• Undergrad with Finance and Data Analysis skills that are immediately available are ideal
  
  

Soft Skills

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with a passion for solving complex challenges in R&D while leveraging AI-driven technologies.
• Service-oriented attitude, resilience, and initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with global, virtual teams.
• Ability to exercise discretion and responsibility of managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong stakeholder management, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving shared goals in a collaborative R&D environment.
  
  

Ready to make an impact as a member of R&D’s Business Analytics team? Apply today and help us shape the future of innovation!