Business Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department - Corporate Strategy

Job Title - Business Analyst / Sr. Business Analyst

Grade - B1/B2

Location- Corporate office

Responsibilities

The role supports the Corporate Strategy function through business analysis, market assessment, cross-functional coordination, and strategic insights, enabling effective decision-making and execution of key business initiatives. The position requires strong analytical ability, structured problem-solving, stakeholder management, and the capability to convert business needs into actionable outputs.

Business Analysis & Strategic Support:

• Support the Corporate Strategy team in evaluating business opportunities, strategic initiatives, and operational improvement areas
• Gather, analyze, and interpret business requirements, performance trends, and operational data to support management decision-making
• Develop business cases, issue analyses, process notes, and management summaries for internal review
• Track key business KPIs, project milestones, and strategic action items across functions
• Prepare structured presentations, reports, and dashboards for leadership discussions
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, productivity enhancement, and better business visibility

Market & Commercial Analysis:

• Conduct market research and business analysis to assess industry trends, customer segments, competitive landscape, and growth opportunities
• Support analysis related to business performance, product portfolio, demand trends, pricing, and market potential
• Perform competitor benchmarking and comparative assessments to support strategic planning
• Consolidate insights from secondary research, internal data, and stakeholder inputs into business-relevant recommendations
• Assist in new business evaluations, portfolio reviews, and strategic planning exercises

Stakeholder Coordination & Execution Support:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams such as Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Manufacturing to collect inputs and align on priorities
• Facilitate discussions with stakeholders to clarify business needs, dependencies, and action plans
• Translate complex information into clear business insights, recommendations, and execution-oriented outputs

Qualifications and Experience

• Masters/Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, Management, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or equivalent
• 24 years of relevant experience in business analysis, strategy support, market research, or commercial analytics
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare domain will be preferred

Knowledge and Skills

Mandatory

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret business data and situations
• Proficiency in MS Excel for analysis, trackers, and reporting
• Strong MS PowerPoint skills for preparing structured management presentations
• Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Ability to convert business requirements into clear analysis, documentation, and action points

Good to Have

• Exposure to Power BI, dashboards, or business reporting tools
• Understanding of market research, business planning, and commercial analysis
• Knowledge of pharma industry dynamics, product segments, and market trends
• Experience in preparing business cases, MIS reports, or strategic review materials
• Basic exposure to process mapping, automation, or advanced Excel tools will be an advantageRole & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile