Data Insights Manager in London

The BioIndustry Association (BIA) is the UK's Trade Association for biotechnology and innovative life sciences. We work with incredible entrepreneurs, scientists, business leaders, regulators, policymakers and advisors in a fascinating, vital and booming sector which spans global connections and the entire life sciences ecosystem in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role for the BIA in shaping the narrative and understanding of the UK biotech landscape.

You will collect, curate, and analyse data to produce valuable insights that inform work across the organisation, from policy to business development. You will lead on our most impactful reports, which are regularly covered in national media, including The Times and Financial Times, as well as quoted by politicians and read by government. You will also get the opportunity to meet and interact with our broad network of investors, financial institutions, innovative small companies and global corporations.

The Data Insights Manager will take full ownership of end-to-end report production (from data collation and cleaning to narrative drafting and visualisation), shape the production of impactful reports on the sector, provide facts and statistics for member communications, manage multi-channel digital analytics (Google Analytics), and collect data as required to inform strategic decisions as we grow our membership and influence.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead data-driven research and insight for the BIA: Analyse a range of complex datasets to identify trends, insights, and key findings relevant to the biotech industry.
• Conduct horizon scanning and market intelligence mapping to produce first-of-its-kind sector analyses (e.g., BioSolutions investment trends) and update BIA's core company databases.
• Monitor and synthesise broader life sciences sector developments, market intelligence, policy news and macro trends, beyond standard database metrics, to enrich report narratives with contextual depth and strategic commentary.
• Draft regular reports on industry trends and member data, including end-to-end authoring and expansion of BIA's flagship finance and sector reports, contribute to collaborative reports, and create compelling narratives and data visualisation using tools like Flourish, Power BI and Excel.
• Lead the data procurement and collection process, manage relationships with external data providers (e.g. PitchBook, Beauhurst, The Data City, FactSet), and contribute to the development of BIA membership systems for enhanced data analysis and member insight.
• Take ownership of Google Analytics (GA4) to measure, track and report content performance across web, email and social channels.
• Manage internal and member analytics queries to demonstrate content reach and value.
• Work closely with all internal stakeholders (Policy, Marketing, Content) and external partners to develop new ideas for innovative and impactful sector insight, ensure data accuracy and relevance, and communicate complex findings clearly to diverse audiences.
• Support Policy on survey design and methodology to gather robust evidence for policy positioning.
• Continuously monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and market dynamics to enhance the value of your work and help provide direction to the BIA's work.

Impact of this role

• Play a key role in driving data-driven research and insight across the organisation.
• Help BIA achieve its goals of growing membership and influencing policy.
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment with passionate colleagues.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a vital and booming sector with an ambitious organisation at the heart of the UK ecosystem.
• Be at the forefront of, and contribute meaningfully to the UK's life science sector.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Essential Degree or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in a data analytics, market research, or insights role, with proven experience in drafting written report copy and end-to-end report delivery.
• Proven ability to go beyond raw data to connect market trends, news and industry context into cohesive, well-rounded report narratives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft PowerPoint, high-level proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas, data cleaning, pivot tables).
• Hands-on proficiency with Google Analytics (GA4) and multi-channel performance tracking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex findings clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to visualise data effectively with experience of data visualisation tools such as Flourish, Power BI and Tableau.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Organised, with good time management skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Project management, problem-solving, organisation, attention to detail, positive attitude, curious mind, willingness to learn and work flexibly, ability to work across teams.

Desirable

• Sound commercial or analytical understanding of the broader UK life sciences ecosystem, market dynamics, and emerging sector trends.
• Previous work experience in life sciences.
• Degree in life sciences, data science or equivalent.
• Experience using sector databases such as Pitchbook and Beauhurst for analysis purposes.
• Experience of CRM databases, ideally MS Dynamics.

WORKING FOR THE BIA

Building a thriving, diverse workplace is a priority across all industries. The BIA is committed to providing a fair and equitable working environment, to attract and nurture people from all backgrounds. We value the individuality and diversity that employees bring to the company throughout our activities.

WORKING PATTERN

We are currently working in a hybrid pattern, whereby we work 3 days in the office and 2 from home. If the successful candidate is located within 40 miles of the London office, we expect them to adhere to this pattern.