Location: REMOTE - Newbury Park, CA

Employment Type: Contingent Worker (Contract, W2)

Contract Length: 36 months (possible extension)

Compensation: $60/$69 per hour (based on experience)

Summary of the Role

Join a highly collaborative R&D Business Analytics team for a big biopharma leader, driving innovation and providing actionable insights to support strategy within a science-driven environment. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize R&D performance and business decisions. Serve as a key analytical liaison to enable data-driven results and support ongoing breakthroughs.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile, analyze, and present complex data and insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Monitor, track, and report on departmental and organizational performance using dashboards and KPIs focused on R&D initiatives.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and business partners to define requirements, scope, and value for new analytics solutions.
• Lead business analysis, including process mapping, gap analysis, and continuous improvement recommendations for R&D operations.
• Support leadership with insights, progress updates, and identification of opportunities for operational improvement.
• Facilitate stakeholder communications ensuring alignment on goals, deliverables, and product features.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date documentation for analytics processes and changes.
• Utilize technological tools, data structures, and analytics to improve team performance and support informatics and data analysis capability development.

Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, mathematics, business, finance, healthcare, or related field.
• 5+ years' experience in business analytics, data analysis, or business performance roles, preferably in R&D or scientific settings.
• Expert proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and MS Teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within global, virtual teams.
• Proven record of achieving results and driving business performance in R&D or technical environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry.
• Background in business, financial, operations, or analytical positions.
• Advanced analytics, critical thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Interest in technology, innovation, and driving customer success in AI and data-driven R&D solutions.
• Expertise in dashboard creation, KPI tracking, and performance reporting for leaders.

Top 3 Must Have Skills

1. Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry.

2. Experience in business, financial, operations, or analytical roles.

3. Strong analytics, critical thinking, and stakeholder engagement skillset

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Compile, analyze, and present complex data and insights to stakeholders, supporting R&D and business objectives.
• Monitor, track, and report on performance using dashboards and KPIs for R&D projects.
• Collaborate across functions to define needs and value for new analytics initiatives.
• Lead process mapping, gap analysis, and help drive process improvements.
• Support leaders with regular performance updates and identify improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate communication and alignment on goals and deliverables.
• Document analytics processes, configurations, and changes thoroughly.
• Leverage analytic and technological skills to diagnose and enhance team performance.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree
• or Master degree and 2 years of experience
• or Bachelor degree and 4 years of experience
• or Associate degree and 10 years of experience
• or high school diploma / GED and 12 years of experience

This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE