Business Analytics Specialist in Reading

Overview

The Health and Life Sciences Chief Operating Office (HLS COO) is seeking a skilled and driven International Business Analyst to support strategic initiatives through scalable analytics solutions and actionable insights. This role influences senior stakeholders, drives strategic thinking, and delivers executive-level presentations to shape decisions and accelerate revenue growth. You will align analytics strategies with business priorities, convert objectives into technical requirements, and build AI-enabled dashboards—all while ensuring compliance with Microsoft’s operating model, data governance, and EU privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align analytics strategies with business priorities in the international market.
• Develop and deliver executive-level presentations that communicate insights and strategic recommendations clearly and persuasively.
• Apply strategic thinking to shape analytics roadmaps that support long-term business objectives and competitive advantage.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business objectives and translate them into technical and analytical requirements.
• Design, build, and maintain dashboards and reports using Power BI and other Microsoft analytics tools.
• Strong understanding of EU data protection laws, including GDPR and related compliance frameworks.
• Contribute to the development of AI-driven insights, including predictive modeling and propensity analysis.
• Investigate and deploy new AI methods, tools, and agents to accelerate time-to-outcome delivery.
• Support the development of reusable data pipelines and analytics assets for cross-team consumption.
• Conduct gap analyses to identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and process improvement.
• Document and optimize business processes, workflows, and data flows to support scalable analytics.
• Ensure data quality, governance, security, and compliance with Microsoft’s data handling standards.
• Drive analytics initiatives within the HLS domain, with a strong emphasis on clinical applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or business-related field (e.g., Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in business intelligence, data analysis, or financial/business analytics.
• Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics) preferred.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, Power Query, and Power Apps.
• Experience with statistical analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, R) and multivariate modeling.
• Ability to write and optimize SQL queries for large datasets.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to translate ambiguous business questions into testable hypotheses and actionable insights.
• Basic project management skills, including milestone tracking, risk identification, and stakeholder alignment.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their application in business analytics.
• Knowledge of Microsoft platforms such as Azure, Dynamics, and Fabric.
• Experience working within data governance frameworks, including metadata management, data stewardship, and compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Familiarity with healthcare industry practices and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to embody Microsoft’s culture and values.
• Proven ability to influence at senior levels and communicate effectively with executive stakeholders.
• Experience in strategic planning and aligning analytics initiatives with revenue growth objectives.

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

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