Business Analyst, Advanced Analytics

USP • Rockville, MD

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About The Position

The Data Strategy and Analytics team at USP is seeking a highly skilled Business Analyst to join our advanced analytics team. This role focuses on investigating business problems, developing and testing hypotheses, and leveraging data to generate actionable insights. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and business strategists, presenting findings to senior leadership to inform strategic decisions. Business acumen and strategic mindset. Analytical thinking and problem-solving. Data storytelling and visualization. Collaboration and stakeholder management. Data handling and wrangling skills. As part of our mission to advance scientific rigor and public health standards, you will play a vital role in increasing global access to high-quality medicines through public standards and related programs. USP prioritizes scientific integrity, regulatory excellence, and evidence-based decision-making to ensure health systems worldwide can rely on strong, tested, and globally relevant quality standards. Additionally, USP’s People and Culture division, in partnership with the Equity Office, invests in leadership and workforce development to equip all employees with the skills to create high-performing, inclusive teams. This includes training in equitable management practices and tools to promote engaged, collaborative, and results-driven work environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in business analytics or business reporting.
• Intermediate SQL skills, including joins, unions, and aggregations.
• Basic Python skills for data wrangling, exploratory analysis, and regression modeling.
• Proficiency in Tableau, Power BI or other tools for data visualization and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to tell stories through data.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and collaboration.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or equivalent advanced business degree.
• Preferred 3 years of python scripting experience
• Experience in pharmaceutical, pharmacy, or healthcare industries.
• Chemistry or general scientific background or education a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing business processes and identify opportunities for improvement through data-driven insights.
• Develop and test hypotheses to address complex business challenges.
• Perform descriptive and diagnostic analytics using company and industry data.
• Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards using Tableau.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with data scientists, data engineers, and IT team to ensure project delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and actionable outcomes.

Benefits

• USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company-paid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial well-being is protected.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level