About the role

Aplyr's Quick Take

This role is for a Senior Data Analyst focused on commercial analytics, primarily working with data to support decision-making and performance management. You'll be building reports, maintaining data quality, and collaborating with various teams to translate business needs into analytical solutions. It's an individual contributor role with a strong emphasis on data management and insights generation.

Good fit

Ideal candidates have a background in analytics or statistics, with several years of experience in data analysis and reporting. A collaborative working style and familiarity with tools like Power BI and Snowflake will help you thrive here.

Worth noting

The role emphasizes a hybrid work model and involves significant interaction with leadership, which could be a great opportunity for those looking to influence business strategy. However, the spec is vague on day-to-day responsibilities, which may require adaptability.

Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs.

he Senior Data Analyst, Commercial Analytics plays a critical role in enabling data-driven decision-making and commercial performance. This role is responsible for delivering advanced analytics, generating actionable insights, and building scalable, business-ready data assets. The position partners closely with the commercial teams and in-region partners to translate business needs into analytical solutions, while establishing a robust data foundation within the Snowflake data warehouse and enabling self-service analytics through Power BI.

How you will make an impact:

Commercial Insights & Decision Support

Generate actionable insights to support commercial strategy, performance management, and market expansion
Develop and maintain standardized reporting frameworks for sales, marketing, and channel performance
Translate data into clear recommendations for leadership, enabling timely and informed decisions

Data Management & Analytics Enablement

Curate and maintain business-ready datasets, ensuring consistency, quality, and scalability across markets
Establish and optimize data pipelines to enable continuous insight generation
Support harmonization of data definitions, metrics, and dashboards across JAPAC

Performance Tracking & Reporting

Build and enhance dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., CRM, BI platforms) to track key commercial KPIs
Deliver regular business reviews with clear narratives and insight

Stakeholder Partnership

Collaborate with in-region Commercial Excellence, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and IT teams
Act as a trusted advisor to regional and country leadership teams
Incorporate voice-of-customer into analytics solutions and reporting enhancements

Spear-heading & Continuous Improvement

Establish and guide the region in data and analytics frameworks
Identify opportunities to future-proof the region in analytics capabilities
Drive adoption of analytics outcomes and best practices across markets
Support rollout of new systems and analytics capabilities across multiple countries

What you'll need (Requirements):

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Analytics, Statistics, Business Information Systems, Finance, or a related field
5–8+ years of experience in commercial analytics, business intelligence, or commercial operations
Experience working in a regional / multi-country environment (Asia-Pacific preferred)
Hands-on experience with Snowflake data warehouse and modern data platforms preferred
Experience in developing dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI
Strong proficiency in Excel, SQL, and other BI tools
Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) is desirable

What else we look for (Preferred):

Advanced analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills
Ability to translate data into clear business narratives
Stakeholder management, influencing capability, and communication skills (including senior leadership)
Ability to design and optimize processes and policies which drives data accuracy and integrity
Agile mindset with ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong proficiency in Power BI, including data modeling, DAX, and dashboard development
Solid understanding of Snowflake architecture, data modeling, and data curation principles
Ability to leverage on Gen AI or equivalent to drive productivity

Skills & Tags

data analytics

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Edwards Lifesciences excels in innovative medical devices for heart disease, attracting professionals passionate about healthcare technology and patient care.
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