Job description

Due to a growing portfolio, we are currently looking for an Enterprise Analytics & Intelligence Specialist to be based in South Africa with flexible working hours. Your time here As an Enterprise Analytics & Intelligence Specialist and Power BI / Spotfire expert, contribute to the implementation of the Business Intelligence infrastructure at Parexel. Key Accountabilities: • Develop and maintain Power BI / Spotfire dashboards and reports • Design and implement data models to support the reporting • Analyze data to identify trends and patterns • Create and maintain data models • Collaborate with stakeholders / customers to understand business requirements and develop solutions • Validate the business needs with proof-of-concept prototypes • Troubleshoot and debug reporting issues • Monitor and optimize reporting performance • Create necessary documentation required for dashboards • Train Parexel personnel to apply and understand dashboards • Support different project initiatives as assigned • Understand and leverage global Corporate Quality/OED organization • Anticipate potential organizational and cultural barriers to success and identify how to turn them into enablers Skills: • Understanding of Lean Six Sigma, Process Excellence, or similar methodologies • Ability to learn and understand the business to support the development of solutions that are low maintenance and provide high value • Computer literacy and expertise with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Business Objects Reports, SharePoint, HTML, TIBCO Spotfire or PowerBI (or equivalent) • Understanding standards for data models, data warehouse and reporting performance-tuning techniques. • Exhibits competency across core project management activities, including a strong focus on key performance indicators. • Excellent presentation skills - ability to present effectively to technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels • Positive attitude and ability to adjust to changing priorities, time zones, work assignments, unforeseen events, and new learning • Culturally aware and ability to think and work with virtual/global teams and travel as needed • Excellent listening skills, ability to build cross-functional relationships and influence without authority across all levels and functions to gain trust, and a client-focused approach to work • Highly motivated, deliver work on time with high level of quality, ability to work with minimal supervision • Exhibits a sense of urgency about solving problems and completing work • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication and decision-making skills, business understanding, and strong organizational skills • Must be proficient in Agile methodology • Ability to manage multiple, varied tasks with enthusiasm, and prioritize workload with attention to detail • Willingness to work in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork • Excellent English written and oral communication skills Knowledge and Experience: • Computer Science with 3+ years of experience in data analysis, data visualization, and data modeling • Proficiency in Power BI / Spotfire, SQL, and other data analysis tools • Strong understanding of cloud computing and Microsoft Azure • Experience developing custom business solutions • Good understanding of technology & analytical skills as it relates to clinical trial activities, data warehouses, and applicable GCP regulations pertaining to computer systems Education: • Degree in Computer Science or equivalent with 3+ years of experience • Business Intelligence and/or Statistical Data Analysis experience preferred Due to a growing portfolio, we are currently looking for an Enterprise Analytics & Intelligence Specialist to be based in South Africa with flexible working hours. Your time here As an Enterprise Analytics & Intelligence Specialist and Power BI / Spotfire expert, contribute to the implementation of the Business Intelligence infrastructure at Parexel. Key Accountabilities: • Develop and maintain Power BI / Spotfire dashboards and reports • Design and implement data models to support the reporting • Analyze data to identify trends and patterns • Create and maintain data models • Collaborate with stakeholders / customers to understand business requirements and develop solutions • Validate the business needs with proof-of-concept prototypes • Troubleshoot and debug reporting issues • Monitor and optimize reporting performance • Create necessary documentation required for dashboards • Train Parexel personnel to apply and understand dashboards • Support different project initiatives as assigned • Understand and leverage global Corporate Quality/OED organization • Anticipate potential organizational and cultural barriers to success and identify how to turn them into enablers Skills: • Understanding of Lean Six Sigma, Process Excellence, or similar methodologies • Ability to learn and understand the business to support the development of solutions that are low maintenance and provide high value • Computer literacy and expertise with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Business Objects Reports, SharePoint, HTML, TIBCO Spotfire or PowerBI (or equivalent) • Understanding standards for data models, data warehouse and reporting performance-tuning techniques. • Exhibits competency across core project management activities, including a strong focus on key performance indicators. • Excellent presentation skills - ability to present effectively to technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels • Positive attitude and ability to adjust to changing priorities, time zones, work assignments, unforeseen events, and new learning • Culturally aware and ability to think and work with virtual/global teams and travel as needed • Excellent listening skills, ability to build cross-functional relationships and influence without authority across all levels and functions to gain trust, and a client-focused approach to work • Highly motivated, deliver work on time with high level of quality, ability to work with minimal supervision • Exhibits a sense of urgency about solving problems and completing work • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication and decision-making skills, business understanding, and strong organizational skills • Must be proficient in Agile methodology • Ability to manage multiple, varied tasks with enthusiasm, and prioritize workload with attention to detail • Willingness to work in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork • Excellent English written and oral communication skills Knowledge and Experience: • Computer Science with 3+ years of experience in data analysis, data visualization, and data modeling • Proficiency in Power BI / Spotfire, SQL, and other data analysis tools • Strong understanding of cloud computing and Microsoft Azure • Experience developing custom business solutions • Good understanding of technology & analytical skills as it relates to clinical trial activities, data warehouses, and applicable GCP regulations pertaining to computer systems Education: • Degree in Computer Science or equivalent with 3+ years of experience • Business Intelligence and/or Statistical Data Analysis experience preferred

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