Senior Business Analyst (Remote)

Takeda • Bannockburn, IL

10d • Remote

About The Position

The BioLife Forecasting, Pricing & Analytics (FPA) team within the Plasma-Derived Therapies (PDT) business unit at Takeda is seeking a Senior Pricing Analyst. This role is critical for the FPA team, as it combines technical expertise with strategic insight to inform business financial decisions. You will have the autonomy to own analyses end-to-end, from source data to strategic recommendations, and the opportunity to engage with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, driving data-based decision-making across the organization. It reports to the Associate Director, Pricing, and Business AI Lead at BioLife.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a quantitative field required; Master's preferred
• 5+ years in analytics, pricing, strategy, and/or forecasting with demonstrated impact.
• Strong foundation in statistics and experimentation - hypothesis testing, regression, causal inference, experimental design, and power calculations.
• Proven hands-on experience with PySpark, Python, SQL, and BI tools (Power BI or Tableau), with advanced Excel skills for rapid analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify new opportunities, design models/experiments, and deliver insights that drive measurable business improvements.
• Thrives in ambiguity and fast-changing environments, with the ability to pivot quickly and still deliver clarity.
• Ability to distill complex technical findings into clear business narratives.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Decision-Making: Leverage strong analytical and quantitative skills to connect raw data across sources, uncover patterns, and deliver insights that directly shape business decisions.
• Performance Analytics: Assess pricing performance to identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities across centers, fee levels, and donor groups.
• Statistical Analytics: Contribute to pricing and forecasting projects through advanced data analysis, process automation, A/B testing, and the creation of clear, actionable visualizations.
• Machine Learning Solutions: Translate complex data challenges into machine learning models (e.g., supervised learning, unsupervised learning, predictive retention, segmentation, elasticity) that enhance business operations and plasma donor insights.
• Experimentation & Standards: Own the experimentation lifecycle from design to analysis, validating opportunities and scaling winning strategies. Elevate team capabilities by setting best practices in analytics, code quality, and data storytelling.

Benefits

• U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others.
• U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees