Business Insights & Analytics Lead

Job Description

Red Oak North in Dublin is our commercial Head Office for our Animal Health and Human Health businesses in addition to several global and national support services including Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Sales, Policy & Communications and Marketing.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our Red Oak North site in Dublin for a Business Insights & Analytics Lead.

As the Business Insights & Analytics Lead, you will turn complex data into practical commercial insight and strategic direction across Oncology and Pharma & Vaccines Business Units. You will be as a trusted adviser to business leaders on forecasting, pricing and access, pipeline choices, launch readiness and resource allocation.

What you will do:

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation, and leadership to carry out the following:

Operational Forecasting and Planning Cycles

- Partner with Oncology and Pharma & Vaccines teams to build and quality-assure forecast models each cycle, bringing a strong understanding of Irish market dynamics, patient flows, access assumptions and local market forecasting nuances.
- Develop selected forecasting models for priority assets and transition ownership to the business as launch approaches, with clear assumptions, documentation and capability transfer.
- Support progressive adoption of common forecasting standards, while helping local teams build capability.
- Leverage relevant UK models where appropriate, adapting pricing, access, epidemiology and market assumptions for Ireland rather than recreating models unnecessarily.

Local and Regional Partnerships

- Act as the local administrative contact for primary market research, coordinating activities in line with governance, GDPR and company standards.
- Own effective working relationships with IQVIA; wholesalers and other local stakeholders who provide critical business insight data
- Maintain regular connectivity with UK and Global Data, Digital & Analytics partners to share standards, reuse solutions and secure specialist support.
- Remain embedded in and accountable to the Ireland organisation so that analytics are grounded in local business context and consistently translate into commercial value.

Strategic Advisory and Commercial Insight

- Pricing, access and commercial scenarios: build robust multi-scenario models to support commercial strategic planning.
- Develop commercially grounded models to support investment decisions and Go to Market design.
- Clearly articulate assumptions, sensitivities, risks and recommendations so senior leaders can make timely, evidence-based decisions.

Long-Range Pipeline and Launch Road Mapping

- Facilitate cross-functional alignment across Medical, Market Access, Commercial, Finance and other partners on pipeline priorities and launch assumptions.
- Contribute to Cross Functional Teams evaluating pipeline and early launch assets through a consistent framework covering unmet need, benefit versus standard of care, HTA and reimbursement probability, commercial potential and health-system readiness.
- Create clear executive “swim lane” roadmaps that help inform LT prioritisation and understanding of portfolio evolution.

Matrix Leadership, Innovation and Capability Building

- Drive adoption of modern analytics and forecasting tools.
- Navigate local, regional and cross-functional dependencies to deliver commercial solutions.
- Design and lead practical training, workshops and town halls that build analytics confidence, improve self-service capability and embed new ways of working

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

- Relevant degree or equivalent experience in business, economics, science, STEM or data analytics
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to turn complex data into clear recommendations for senior leaders.
- Expertise in forecasting, scenario modelling, performance analytics and insight generation in a regulated sector. Strong planning and project-management discipline, with a focus on accuracy, compliance and delivery.
- Strong data literacy across validation, governance, source reconciliation and constructive challenge.
- Credible communicator and facilitator, able to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of the Irish healthcare environment, including HSE decision-making, pricing and reimbursement, HTA and IPHA considerations (preferred but not essential)
- Hands-on experience with Irish pharmaceutical data sources and partners, including IQVIA, wholesaler and compounder data. (preferred but not essential)

Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

Required Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Analytics, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Direct Marketing, Global Strategy Development, Leadership, Market Development, Market Research Techniques, Statistical Analysis, Strategic Forecasting

Preferred Skills:
Data Analytics, Strategic Planning

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Job Posting End Date:
11/16/2026
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