Data Analytics Senior Specialist (m/f/x)

Passion for Innovation. Compassion for Patients.

With over 120 years of experience and more than 17,000 employees in over 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo is dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering new standards of care that enrich the quality of life around the world.

In Europe, we focus on two areas: The goal of our Specialty Business is to protect people from cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in Europe, and help patients who suffer from it to enjoy every precious moment of life. In Oncology, we strive to become a global pharma innovator with competitive advantage, creating novel therapies for people with cancer.

Our European headquarters are in Munich, Germany, and we have affiliates in 13 European countries and Canada.

For Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbH in Munich we are looking for a qualified

Data Analytics Senior Specialist (m/f/x)

Purpose of the function:

As Systems Manager Senior Specialist in the Database Management and Analytics (DBMA) team within Clinical Safety and Pharmacovigilance (CSPV), you will focus on data analysis and global adverse event monitoring using Oracle® Argus and other data sources. You will act as the subject matter expert for our analytic tools, serving as the primary contact for end users regarding tool usage and training. Additionally, you will be responsible for the promotion and customization of our analytic tool, developing processes, and ensuring their effective implementation.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive analysis and implement enhancements to optimize the accuracy, clarity, and effectiveness of existing reports, ensuring they meet organizational standards and objectives.
• Development of training concepts (incl. video tutorials, Q&A sessions, guidelines, and manuals) addressing end users as well as advanced material for power users.
• Evaluate and improve current processes, addressing gaps by developing efficient procedures.
• Establish structure and organization in a dynamic and expanding work environment to enhance operational efficiency.
• Mentoring and training colleagues within local team and global teams in data retrieval and navigation of the self-service reporting tool from RxLogix PVR/PVC (PVReports/PVCentral).
• Migrate complex reports from other analytics tools (such as SAS) to PVR/PVC.
• Knowledge transfer to other regions and liaison with the global team on long-term requirements.

Professional and personal requirements:

• Either Bachelor or Masters-level education in a relevant discipline, or at least five years’ experience in development in analytical tools or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience as a trainer is crucial. (Alternatively: experience in conducting training sessions is needed).
• Prior experience with a reporting tool is essential; familiarity with PVR/PVC would be a significant asset.
• Basic experience in working with relational databases (especially safety database) is required.
• Working knowledge of SQL, SAS, R, Python, DAX, Power Query or any related programming language. 
• Experience with a visualization tool (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI, Spotfire) is highly advantageous and valued.
• Knowledge in the field of GxP (GVP) and basic medical knowledge is desirable.
• Proficient use of Microsoft O365 applications.
• Flexibility for face to face meetings on site when required
• Good German and English language skills, both written and verbal.
• Accuracy, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and without supervision on complex requests.
• Ability to work in cross-regional team including colleagues from different working cultures.
• Ability to work in inter-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to work under time-pressure.

Why work with us?

Working at Daiichi Sankyo is more than just a job – it is your chance to make a difference and change patients’ lives for the better. We can only achieve this ambitious goal together. That is why we foster a culture of mutual respect and continuous learning, with a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity. Here, you will have the opportunity to grow, think boldly, and contribute your ideas. If you have a proactive mindset and passion for addressing the needs of patients, we eagerly await your application.

For more information: www.daiichi-sankyo.eu