Business Analyst - Analytics and Data management

Job Title: Business Analyst - Analytics and Data management

Department: Operations GBS

Location: Bangalore, Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS), India

Job Level: 5

Are you passionate about turning data insights into real-world impact ? Bring your PowerBI and SQL skills to shape dashboards and drive evidence-led decisions. Own end-to-end analytics projects, from data governance to stakeholder-ready reports.

If you’re a curious, detail-driven analyst with pharma experience, let’s make healthcare smarter together.

About the department

Commercial Insight & Analytics, GBS Bangalore, is responsible for data management, analytics and insight generation for the global markets. The unit supports global stakeholders in taking commercial execution decisions through data-driven insights. The department encompasses various functions such as Frontline Excellence, Contract Operations, Pricing, Business Intelligence, Data Science & Strategy and Channel Dynamics.

The Position

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join our Patient Analytics team, under the Channel Dynamics function, for International Operations (IO). The candidate will play a pivotal role in collaborating with IO stakeholders to understand business requirements and contribute to consumer strategies through specific action-based insights. Overseeing insights delivery through various modes of delivery like MS PowerPoint, PowerBI, MS Excel, etc. Strengthen the foundation for driving patient journey analytics by exploring and consolidating various patient related data-sets available in the company.

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct in-depth analysis of prescription and patient data to uncover key insights, trends and opportunities in designated therapy areas
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define performance metrics, KPIs and success criteria
3. Utilize tools such as MS excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI and PowerApps to manage, collect and report performance metrics
4. Ensure seamless data collection, cleaning and reporting process and identify areas of process improvement
5. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights to stakeholders
6. Collaborate with data scientists, and dashboard developers to implement insights-driven deliveries
7. Independently drive end-to-end delivery of reports, dashboards and key projects (including primary research)
8. Establish strong process and data governance for patient datasets
9. Drive stakeholder engagements, understanding the requirements and delivering as per the timelines

Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in business, life sciences, pharmacy, statistics, or related fields.
• 5-6 years of relevant analytical and data management experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
• Strong knowledge about digital platforms and tools like PowerBI, SQL, Python and other MS Office tools
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and recommendations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Great attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks and work in complex business environment
• Strong project management skills to facilitate cross-functional projects

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with more than 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 63,000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we’re working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we’re life-changing.

Deadline

25st January, 2026.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.