The Business Analyst is the central interface between commercial teams and data‑driven insights, executes analysis of complex patient and market data in rare diseases, develops executive dashboards and performance analytics. He/she delivers strategic recommendations to optimize commercialization strategy. The focus is on hematology‑oncology and nephrology rare disease environments.
Responsibilities
Data‑driven support for commercial decision‑making in rare disease markets
Regular sales reporting and performance analytics for General Manager and Sales Leadership
Development and maintenance of interactive executive dashboards (Power BI or similar) with KPIs on sales performance, territory potential, and inventory
Analysis of patient, physician, and market data to identify trends, growth opportunities, and optimization levers
Monitoring and reporting of rare‑disease‑specific metrics (patient identification, HCP engagement, Centers of Excellence performance)
Execution of detailed territory analyses based on prevalence data, treatment centers, and HCP networks
Identification of high‑value treatment centers and key physicians for targeted engagement
Creation of cycle plans and territory dossiers including patient flow maps, diagnosis rates, and market access barriers
Support of strategic territory optimization considering geographically dispersed patient populations
Development and maintenance of demand forecasting models based on epidemiological data and market launch timelines
Optimization of inventory management aligned with specialty pharmacy distribution and patient clusters
Monitoring of stock levels, near‑expiry inventory, and patient cluster dynamics
Coordination with Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial teams for integrated planning processes
Close collaboration with General Manager and Sales Leads to define analytical priorities and business requirements
Presentation of complex analyses and strategic recommendations to leadership and cross‑functional teams
Partnership with Medical Affairs, Marketing, and Sales to gather market intelligence
Facilitation of annual business reviews and support of strategic planning processes
Qualifications
University degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Life Sciences, or equivalent (Bachelor/Master)
3–5 years of experience as Business Analyst, Data Analyst, or similar analytical role
Proven experience in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or healthcare analytics sector
Knowledge of rare disease or specialty pharma environment (advantageous) in particular awareness of rare disease specifics: patient identification, specialty pharmacy, centers of excellence, diagnostic pathways
Understanding of pharmaceutical market dynamics and commercial operations processes
Basic knowledge of market access, health economics, and payer landscape
Familiarity with KPIs related to sales, forecasting, territory management, and inventory control
Excel: Advanced proficiency with Pivot Tables, complex formulas, and VBA
SQL: Strong skills in database querying and data extraction
Power BI / Tableau: Demonstrated experience developing interactive dashboards and reports
Data Visualization: Ability to present complex data professionally for management audiences
Additional Skills
CRM Systems: Experience with Veeva CRM, Salesforce, or similar pharma CRM platforms
Programming: Python or R for advanced statistical analysis
ERP Systems: Familiarity with SAP, IBM, or comparable tools for supply chain and financial data integration
Additional Tools: MS Visio, MS Project, QlikSense
Additional Information
All Sobi employees need to demonstrate behaviors in line with Sobi's core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership. Are you ready to be on the Sobi team? Come join a culture that empowers every person to be the person that makes a difference for rare disease.
Why Join Us?
We are a global company with over 1,900 employees in more than 30 countries and are committed to the societies where we operate. With a deeply skilled management team directing our day‑to‑day wins, and a Board with a stellar track record, we’re ready to take on the world’s diseases, ailments and adversity. Our people believe they have the power to make a positive impact in others’ lives because that’s exactly what we do here. If you’re seeking a career that taps into your talents in a way that makes the world a better, healthier place, we just may have a job for you.
Sobi Culture
At Sobi, we refuse to accept the status quo. This is because we have witnessed first‑hand the challenges facing those affected by rare diseases, and have used this knowledge to shape our business to find new ways of helping them. As a specialized biopharmaceutical company, we are dedicated to rare diseases. And we see this focus as a strength. By effectively turning our research into ground‑breaking treatments, we help make medicine more accessible and open up more possibilities for patients and more opportunities for those caring for them. This has been our approach since day one, but we know we can’t change the world of rare diseases on our own. Accomplishing this requires strong partnerships with patients, partners and stakeholders across the entire value chain. Together, we define how our business can create solutions that serve the needs of those affected by rare diseases while facilitating sustainable growth.
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