Data & Analytics Specialist (Clinical Operations)

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

As a Data & Analytics Specialist, you will sit at the intersection of Forecasting, Advanced Data Analytics, and Product Management. This is a high-impact role designed for a strategic thinker who can provide operational insights with minimal supervision. You you will act as a strategic partner to Clinical Operations, turning complex datasets into narratives that guide the future of our clinical portfolio.

The Opportunity:

• Act as a thought partner to Disease Area Communities (CODACs) and Portfolio Enabling Communities (COPECs) to diagnose business problems and recommend data-driven actions.

• Partner with Franchise Leads, Study Management, and the Late Stage Portfolio Committee (LSPC) to align analytical output with business priorities.

• Openly share perspectives to elevate team thinking, effectively weighing trade-offs and communicating the "why" behind strategic decisions.

• Increase the sophistication of our analytical methods, utilizing machine learning and scalable prototypes to measure study performance at the speed of business.

• Create and manage time-series and patient-based forecasts, incorporating trial design elements, competitor activity, and country/site selection impacts.

• Apply statistical methods to multiple data sources (primary and secondary) to answer complex business questions and optimize the value of clinical investments.

• Manage the lifecycle of analytical solutions from ideation through implementation.

• Stay current with emergent methodologies and tools to ensure our approach remains "fit-for-purpose" and impactful.

 

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or Physical Sciences or related field is a plus); MBA or Graduate-level Degree is preferred

• Advanced English

• Mastery in specialized areas such as Patient/Investigator Insights, Forecasting, or Statistics, with a focus on informing clinical and business decisions.

• Proficiency in high-level programming and analytical tools (Python, R, SQL, SAS) to perform autonomous, sophisticated data exploration beyond traditional analysis.

• Proven ability to translate complex datasets into compelling narratives and visualizations that simplify technical concepts for stakeholders.

• Experience navigating international, cross-functional environments (Scientific, Business, Operational) by using influence without authority to drive results.

• Acting as an entrepreneurial consultant to the business, managing outside vendors, and identifying the right analytical methods for specific problems.

• Ability to merge disparate data sources with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring all findings are persuasive, accurate, and actionable.

• Availability to work in a hybrid model based in São Paulo

Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

 

 

Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Sao Paulo. If you are interested in additional locations where the role may be available, we will provide the relevant compensation details later in the hiring process.

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.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.