Job descriptionJob Title: Senior Data Analyst – Team Lead
Experience: 8+ Years
Department: Data Analytics / Clinical Data Analytics
Location: Domlur, Bangalore
Reporting To: Director
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst – Team Lead to oversee data analytics operations, lead a team of analysts, and ensure delivery of high-quality, data-driven insights. The role requires strong leadership, project management, and hands-on analytical capabilities, particularly in handling clinical/study data and stakeholder reporting.
Key Responsibilities
1. Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of data analysts, ensuring high performance and accountability - Provide guidance on analytical methodologies, project execution, and best practices - Foster a collaborative, innovative, and learning-driven team environment - Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support career development - Train and onboard new team members effectively
2. Project & Stakeholder Management
- Plan, manage, and oversee end-to-end execution of data analytics projects - Define project scope, timelines, and resource allocation aligned with business objectives - Ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs, including reports and insights - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and complete data collection - Act as the primary point of contact for sponsors and stakeholders - Present insights, reports, and recommendations to sponsors in a clear and structured manner - Review study outputs and reports before final submission
3. Data Management & Quality Control
- Oversee data receipt from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency - Establish and maintain data validation, quality checks, and governance processes - Ensure secure handling, storage, and sharing of sensitive data - Supervise data cleaning, preprocessing, and preparation activities - Allocate datasets (e.g., eCRF data) to team members for analysis
4. Data Analysis & Insights Generation
- Perform advanced data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights - Apply statistical techniques and analytical methodologies where required - Ensure integrity and reliability of data used in analysis and reporting - Leverage data visualization tools to present actionable insights - Continuously evaluate and adopt new tools, technologies, and best practices
5. Reporting & Communication
- Oversee the preparation of study reports, dashboards, and presentations - Ensure reports are accurate, insightful, and aligned with sponsor expectations - Translate complex data into clear, actionable business insights - Maintain high standards of documentation and reporting quality
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in Data Analytics / Clinical Data Analysis / Biostatistics or related field - Proven experience in team leadership and project management - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Experience in handling clinical/study data (preferred) - Proficiency in tools such as SQL, Excel, Python/R (preferred), and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) - Strong understanding of data cleaning, validation, and quality control processes - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Key Competencies
- Leadership & Team Management - Strategic Thinking - Attention to Detail - Data Interpretation & Storytelling - Stakeholder Management - Time & Project Management
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in clinical research or healthcare analytics - Knowledge of eCRF and study data handling - Exposure to regulatory or data compliance standards