Business Data Analyst Graduate - 24 months contract

Posted:
2/15/2026, 8:57:02 PM

Location(s):
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa ⋅ Gauteng, South Africa

Experience Level(s):
Entry Level/New Grad

Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Data & Analytics

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections,  where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

We are looking for a Business Data Analyst Graduate who is passionate about leveraging data to drive business insights and eager to build a career in pharmaceutical commercial analytics. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in data integration, performance tracking, Tableau dashboard development, and strategic business support, while contributing to impactful projects across marketing, sales, and finance teams.

The Opportunity

Data Integration & Analysis

  • Multi-Source Extraction: Pull and clean data from SAP (finance/inventory), OCE/CRM (field activity), and IQVIA (market/competitor trends).
  • Performance Tracking: Analyze sales, market share, and therapy area trends to produce regular and ad-hoc reports.
  • Financial Support: Assist in forecasting, budgeting, and monitoring KPIs.

Tableau Dashboard Development

  • Visualization: Design and maintain automated, interactive dashboards that translate complex business questions into clear visual insights.
  • Integration: Combine disparate data sets (SAP + CRM + Market data) into unified, user-friendly commercial views.

Strategic Business Support

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, Sales, and Finance to provide actionable insights.
  • Commercial Effectiveness: Evaluate field force performance, customer segmentation, territory alignment, and the impact of promotional activities.
  • Growth Support: Provide data-driven recommendations for brand strategies and new product launches.

Data Governance & Quality

  • Accuracy: Perform rigorous data reconciliation and quality checks across all systems.
  • Compliance: Maintain strict documentation of data definitions and ensure adherence to privacy and regulatory standards.


Who you are
Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Information Systems, Economics, Finance, or similar
  • Strong Excel skills and basic SQL knowledge
  • Exposure to Tableau (dashboard development)
  • Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail


Advantageous

  • Exposure to SAP, CRM systems (OCE, Veeva, Salesforce), or IQVIA data.
  • Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical or healthcare industry


What We Offer

  • Structured on-the-job training and mentorship
  • Hands-on exposure to pharmaceutical commercial analytics
  • Opportunity to grow into a Business or Commercial Analytics role

 

 

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.


Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Roche

Website: https://www.roche.com/

Headquarter Location: Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1896

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Equity

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Health Diagnostics ⋅ Oncology ⋅ Pharmaceutical ⋅ Precision Medicine