Data & Insights Enablement – Senior Analyst

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections,  where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

The Global Analytics and Technology Center of Excellence (GATE) was established to drive analytics and technology-driven solutions by partnering with Roche affiliates across the globe.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Analyst in Data & Insights Enablement, you will join the GATE team to manage critical data contracts, third-party agreements (TPA), and related finance and budgetary processes.

In this role, you will act as a key liaison between US business partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Your mission is to ensure the efficient, compliant, and timely execution of all data agreements, with a specific focus on the Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences domain.

Key Responsibilities

Contract & Agreement Management

• Lifecycle Management: Manage Data Contracts and TPAs from initiation to completion by coordinating with teams like Procurement and Legal.
• Vendor Onboarding: Lead vendor onboarding by working with the Vendor Master Data team for approvals and setup.
• Compliance: Validate use cases and data sources for TPAs to prevent discrepancies or unauthorized access.
• System Administration: Ensure documents are accurately processed and workflows executed smoothly.
• Issue Resolution: Address TPA process-related issues through effective daily communication.

Financial & Budget Operations

• Budget Tracking: Maintain contract and budget tracking sheets to monitor statuses and expenditures against metrics.
• Reconciliation: Resolve discrepancies in Purchase Order (PO) amounts, perform data validation, and manage year-wise accruals for extended contracts.
• Procurement Coordination: Collaborate with the Procurement team to secure POs and manage contract processing.
• WBS Management: Submit and process SMART Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) codes and Change Orders for multi-split contracts as needed.
• Reporting: Create detailed finance reports and address ad hoc inquiries promptly.

Data & Process Optimization

• Process Improvement: Document workflows and identify areas for optimization in contract operations.
• Data Analysis: Perform gap analyses, assessments, and ad hoc data analytics to extract valuable insights.
• Strategic Reporting: Present recommendations and improvement proposals to senior management.
• Inquiry Handling: Manage incoming data inquiries and implement solutions efficiently.

Who You Are

Experience

• Professional Background: 4+ years in Business Analyst, Finance Operations, or Contracts Management roles.
• Contract Management: Extensive experience in handling and processing Data Contracts and TPAs with a process-oriented focus.
• Forecasting: Proven ability to predict financial trends using historical data.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in Pharma, Life Sciences, or Biotech domains is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging senior leaders and diverse stakeholders professionally.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in data validation, analysis, and financial/contract management systems such as myBuy.
• Autonomy: Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environments.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related fields.

This role offers an exciting chance to innovate within contract operations, enhance processes, and deliver impactful insights in a dynamic industry.

Relocation benefits are available for this job posting.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.