Data Analyst

Job Title:Data AnalystLocation:London Job Type:Full-time, permanent

Agencies: We will only work with recruitment partners on our preferred supplier list and will not engage with speculative CVs submitted.

Are you passionate about making life science life changing and delivering impact for patients? We want to hear from you.

About the role:

As Data Analyst you will play a key part in shaping and advancing LifeArc's data ecosystem, with a strong focus on creating interactive and intuitive data visualisations that support confident, data-driven decision making. The role will cover the full lifecycle of dashboard development, including gathering and interpreting requirements, producing wireframes, building and refining dashboards, and completing thorough testing and deployment into production environments.

This role will also contribute to the design of scalable data models, the development of efficient data pipelines, and the preparation of high-quality datasets through effective data engineering and data-wrangling practices.

You will work closely with stakeholders to understand key decisions, performance indicators, challenges and end-to-end processes and translate these insights into clear and actionable requirements. As Data Analyst, you will ensure that new data capabilities are prioritised according to business value. You will also collaborate with data engineers and technology teams to deliver integrated data products and platforms.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality data models and datasets through shaping and refining data models, prepare and transform data from multiple sources, and collaborate with data engineers to ensure reliable and scalable data foundations.
• Lead the end-to-end creation of dashboards ensuring intuitive, accessible and visually strong data products.
• Analyse complex datasets to identify trends and opportunities, validate data accuracy, and translate findings into clear, compelling visual stories for diverse audiences.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand goals, KPIs and processes, converting these into well-defined data and dashboard requirements and prioritising based on business impact.
• Evolve dashboards and analytics solutions over time, monitor usage, optimise performance and champion best practices in data visualisation, data quality and analytical rigor.
• Engage stakeholders at all levels, manage expectations, present insights clearly, and collaborate across matrixed teams including product, platform, architecture and technology colleagues.

Essential experience required:

• Strong experience working as a data analyst within matrixed teams, translating business needs into clear data and dashboard requirements.
• Proven ability to design and deliver data-driven change through effective data product development and continuous improvement.
• Skilled in analysing complex datasets and converting insights into intuitive, actionable visualisations.
• Experienced in eliciting user stories, requirements and process insights to inform solution design.
• Adept at managing diverse stakeholder needs and acting as a trusted business partner.
• Proficient with Excel, SQL and PowerBI, with knowledge of data modelling and preferred experience in Python or R.
• Master's or Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent years of experience).
• BA certification preferred in modern data analysis and design techniques and agile delivery approaches.
• Understanding of project and product management principles, with experience running small to medium data initiatives.
• Ability to optimise user experience and codesign improved workflows, dashboards and use journeys.

Skills & abilities:

• Excellent negotiation skills to effectively negotiate with stakeholders, aligning interests and driving consensus in complex discussions.
• Product management and UX design to lead cross-functional teams in user centred design and iterative product management.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with client group, with the ability to prioritise solutions that solve real customer challenges, aligned with business and scientific priorities.
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills to analyse information and makes data-driven decisions independently in familiar situations.

About us:

LifeArc is a not-for-profit life science organisation, leading the way for change in rare diseases in the UK and supporting promising initiatives in global health. We seek out research in areas of unmet need that has great potential, providing support to help it become breakthroughs that change lives.

What we can offer you:

Focused on finding life changing solutions for underserved patients, our people thrive in an inclusive, and supportive environment that prioritises their health and wellbeing. Our multidisciplinary approach guarantees our people growth opportunities, while our culture of innovation and collaboration drives the impact we make delivering on our purpose of 'putting patients at the centre of everything we do'.

LifeArc is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to candidates with a disability or long term health condition who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Please note that in certain situations, such as high volumes of applications, it may not be practical to interview all eligible candidates. In these cases, we may need to select those who best meet the essential criteria. (At LifeArc, the Disability Confident Scheme's 'minimum criteria' is referred to as 'essential criteria')

Salary will be determined by qualifications and experience along with other exceptional benefits. Because we understand everyone has different requirements, our flexible benefits allow you to choose those which are important to you. Our pension scheme offers employer contributions of up to 12%, private health insurance, and annual leave of 31 days PLUS bank holidays.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from minority ethnic backgrounds, for example, are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At LifeArc we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so whatever your background or lived experience, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. Our top priority is finding the best candidate, and you may be just right for this or other roles.

We all have potential. At LifeArc, you'll discover what you can really do with it.

At LifeArc, we commit to advancing equal opportunities and building a diverse workforce by ensuring a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment experience for all. We employ individuals based on their suitability for the work to be performed and their potential for development, regardless of age, sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion includes creating a culture where everyone feels they belong, is valued for who they are and has the opportunity to translate their potential.

We want every candidate to do their very best. If you require special assistance or reasonable adjustments, please be sure to let us know in advance what will be most useful for you and / or to discuss your needs.

We only work with recruitment partners on our preferred supplier list, and will not engage with speculative CVs submitted.

Please note we are actively recruiting, and the closing date may be brought forward if we find the right person for this role.