Data Scientist - Centurion, South Africa - IQVIA

IQVIA Centurion, South Africa

3 days ago

Full time

Description

Job Overview

IQVIA is looking for a senior Data Mining and Business Intelligence (BI) Solutions Consultant and Analyst. The person will be responsible for data mining and analytics (Clustering, Association and Predictive modelling) using tools such as IBM SPSS Modeler or R. The person will also be responsible for consulting, development, and implementation of Dashboarding apps using multiple BI platforms (Qlikview, Qlik Sense, Power BI, Tableau).

Although not essential, a good understanding of and experience working with pharmaceutical data is essential. As the consultant, you will need to engage with all levels of business management both internally and externally, remotely, and on-site, when required. You will assist our clients to operate more efficiently & achieve objectives by identifying and articulating problems statements relating to their BI strategies & recommending, customizing, and implementing appropriate solutions. It is essential that you are methodical and have an attention to detail, anaylical, problem-solving aptitude. The ideal candidate will be autonomous in nature, bright and passionate, hands-on, innovative with the ability to hit the ground running.

Essential Functions

•Consulting, development, and implementation of Dashboarding apps using multiple BI platforms (Qlikview, Qlik Sense, Power BI, Tableau)

• Data Mining and Analytics (Clustering, Association and Predictive Modelling) providing qualitative and quantitative analysis for consulting projects using tools such as IBM SSPS Modeler, or R

• BI Project Management – liaising with clients regarding the various project requirements and timelines. Analyse the client's business and Business Intelligence needs and formulate a structured plan based on different Complexities and Variables

• Good understanding of visualisations and ability to present result outcomes in meaningful ways using Dashboards and/or Presentations

• Own delivery of analytics projects, ensuring that projects are delivered on-time, within the scope

• Install, upgrade and administer Qlik software including QlikView and Qlik Sense Server, Publisher, Desktop and NPrinting, as well as Power BI and others

• Champion innovation - determine market needs and share insights from customers to generate product requirements and definition for development

• Ad-hoc Development –Ad-hoc model development that were not project related, mostly relating to improving efficiencies within the business and once off client requests

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years working experience of which 2 to 3 years should be in with Qlik products at an advanced level

• Healthcare Industry experience / understanding a plus

• A Tertiary Level Business Diploma or Bachelor's Degree is strongly preferred

• Previous experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

• Solutions advocacy/selling

• Technical and/or Commercial Account Management

• High-level solution formulation and presentation

• Extensive BI consulting and development experience in various industries, predominantly, but not limited to, pharmaceuticals

• Advances Qlik Sense and Qlikview experience with some experience in Power BI or any other BI tool

• Experience with SQL, IBM SSPS Modeler, or R

• Strong Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets

• You are passionate about the analytics and data science

• Ability to learn quickly and high attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills and enjoy working cross-functionally

• Passion for project-based work

• Methodical with and excellent organizational ability

• Strong learning agility

• A positive minded team player and change agent

• A dynamic and self-driven personality, willing to go the extra mile even in periods of high workload.

• Ability to prioritize within a complex and dynamic business environment

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at

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