Head of Data Analytics

Sciensus
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2 months ago
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Head of Data Analytics – SciensusOverview

Here at Sciensus a new opportunity has arisen for a Head of Data Analytics to join our Technology team.

This will be a hybrid role, coming into our Paddington office at east 2 days a week.

Responsibilities

As Head of Data Analytics you will lead the Data Analytics and Business Intelligence function at Sciensus to deliver actionable insights, drive business value and support our strategic goals.

You will lead and manage a high-performing Data Analytics Team of Power BI developers, data modellers, BI engineers and data analysts to deliver enterprise-wide reporting solutions.

You will shape how we use data to enable smarter decision making, embedding a framework for continuous improvement and innovation across the organisation, and work closely with the Director of Data & Analytics and other stakeholders to implement advanced analytics and reporting capabilities that support our mission to provide better care, deliver deeper insights and drive better outcomes for our patients.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in Power BI Data Analyst PL300 certification or equivalent
  • Advanced expertise in Power BI, including semantic models and DAX
  • Strong SQL Server skills (2008+) including SSRS, SSIS, SSA

About Sciensus

Sciensus is a leading European life sciences organisation with over 30 years of experience, helping over 240,000 patients a year gain access to beneficial treatments and life-changing medicines. We empower patients with digital tools like the Sciensus Intouch app, to take control of their treatments, report on symptoms and quality of life, and access support through their care journey. We blend this with personalised support services from our team of over 700 licensed clinical staff. Whether we’re delivering cancer treatment in someone’s home or showing patients how to self-administer medicines, the human-touch care we provide helps patients make the most of their treatment.

What we offer our people

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Yearly pay reviews
  • Contribution based pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Employee benefits platform (retailer discounts and much more)
  • Private medical (after qualifying period)
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities
  • Annual company event
  • In the Burton Upon Trent office we have an onsite gym, canteen, prayer room, and quiet room

Our Values

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and we have also successfully gained the National Equality Standard (NES is the UK’s leading Equity, Diversity and Inclusion standard which was developed by the UK Government and the CBI). We are committed to the fair treatment of all candidates, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. We welcome applications from all and we select candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. Please talk to us during the application process to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require.

Sustainability

We are committed to achieving Net Zero and reducing our ecological footprint. We are constantly working on new initiatives, some of our more recent ones include working towards Level 2 in the Greener Pharmacy Toolkit and replacing many of our vans with lower CO2 emission models. For information on other projects and our wider approach to sustainability please visit our corporate website.

Seniority level

  • Director

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Information Technology

Industries

  • Hospitals and Health Care


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