Location: Remote - Newbury Park, CA

Employment Type: Contingent Worker (Contract, W2)

Contract Length: 36 months (possible extension)

Compensation: $60/$68 per hour (based on experience)

Summary of the Role

Join the R&D Business Analytics team at a large biotech pharmaceutical leader, driving innovation and providing actionable business insights. Collaborate with stakeholders across R&D, operations, and finance to optimize organizational performance. Deliver strategic recommendations and support the development of impactful analytics solutions in a science-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile, analyze, and present complex data and insights to support R&D and business objectives
• Monitor, track, and report on organizational and departmental performance using dashboards and KPIs
• Collaborate with R&D SMEs, Operations, Finance, and other business partners to define requirements and value for analytics solutions
• Lead business analysis activities including process mapping, gap analysis, and recommendations for improvement in R&D operations
• Support leadership with regular performance updates, insights into gaps, and opportunities for improvement
• Facilitate stakeholder communications and ensure alignment on goals, deliverables, and product features
• Develop and maintain documentation for analytics processes, configurations, and changes
• Apply knowledge of technological tools, data structures, and analytics to diagnose and improve performance while supporting team development

Required Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in business analytics, data analysis, or business performance roles, preferably within R&D or scientific environments
• Strong proficiency in MS Office tools (expert in Excel and PowerPoint), and MS Teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to work collaboratively across global, virtual teams
• Proven record of driving business performance and achieving results in R&D or technical domains

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry
• Experience in business, financial, operations, or analytical roles
• Strong analytics, critical thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Passion for technology, innovation, and customer success, especially with AI and data-driven solutions for R&D
• Experience with dashboard creation, KPI tracking, and performance reporting for leadership
• Immediate availability with undergraduate degree in Finance and Data Analysis skills

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 technical and non-technical stakeholders supporting R&D and business objectives
• Monitor, track, and report on organizational and departmental performance using dashboards and KPIs with a focus on R&D projects and initiatives
• Collaborate with R&D SMEs, Operations, Finance, and other partners to define requirements, scope, and value for new analytics solutions
• Lead business analysis activities including process mapping, gap analysis, and making recommendations for R&D operations improvement
• Support leadership with performance updates, gap identification, and improvement opportunities
• Facilitate communications to ensure stakeholder alignment on goals, deliverables, and features
• Develop and maintain process documentation and analytics changes
• Apply technological and data knowledge to diagnose and improve business and team performance

Basic Qualifications

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

This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE