Company description:
Thornton & Ross
Job description:
Role Purpose
As the Senior Analytics, Automation & AI Expert, you will be a strategic and technical leader, responsible for driving our data, automation, and AI initiatives to support STADA UKs digital transformation.
Sitting on the UK IT Senior Leadership Team, you will shape how we harness data and AI to enhance decision-making, business performance, and customer experience. This role offers a unique combination of strategic influence and hands-on delivery, providing both leadership and technical depth.
The role will involve regular travel to our UK sites in Huddersfield, Reading, and Preston, as well as occasional international travel to support global initiatives
Your Impact in This Role
As Senior Analytics, Automation & AI Expert you will have the opportunity to influence key business decisions and drive Data & AI innovation across the organization.
You will define and execute the UK strategy for Analytics, Automation & AI in line with business priorities
You will represent data and AI on the UK IT Leadership Team and influence strategic business decisions. You will act as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders on analytical & AI requirements.
Champion adoption of self-service analytics and promote data-driven decision-making across the organization
Oversee all analytical activities within assigned domains and ensure alignment with business needs.
In your role you will design and deliver dashboards, process automation, and AI-powered solutions that improve business efficiency and insight.
Providing expertise with Microsoft solutions and mentor team members will be part of your role.
Design, develop, and implement data models and data products with a focus on state-of-the-art architecture design.
Ensure the quality and performance of data & analytics solutions by utilising your expertise and testing, validating, and approving developments done by other team members (internals and externals). Act as a technical lead or project manager, overseeing the implementation of data & analytics solutions and ensuring successful project delivery.
Support IT Helpdesk to manage Automation, Data & Analytics related incidents and requests, ensuring all calls are dealt with within the agreed SLA.
Ensure a high quality of customer care for all colleagues, customers & suppliers, both remotely & face to face.
Manage personal workload effectively through strong time management and prioritisation.
What We're Looking For
Were seeking an experienced analytics and AI leader who combines deep technical expertise with strong business acumen and stakeholder management skills. You should have a proven track record of delivering impactful data solutions in complex environments, ideally within the healthcare, pharma, or consumer goods sectors.
In addition to your technical background, your attitude, communication style, and ability to build strong working relationships will be key considerations in the selection process. The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative mindset, a proactive approach, and a genuine enthusiasm for solving problems and driving innovation.
Essential Experience & Qualification
Minimum 4 years experience in data architecture, data warehousing, and cloud platforms (e.g. Snowflake, Azure, Databricks).
Hands-on expertise with the Microsoft Power Platform, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio.
Solid understanding of automation technologies and their practical implementation at scale.
Strong command of data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI) and SQL-based analysis.
Experience working in Agile delivery environments, balancing speed with quality.
The following Microsoft certifications would be a plus: Power Platform Functional Consultant
Azure Enterprise Data Analyst
Power BI Data Analyst
Key Competencies & Personal Qualities
Experience engaging and managing stakeholders across multiple business functions
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Strong interpersonal skills: able to listen actively, adapt messaging to different audiences, and build trusted relationships
Collaborative and team-oriented mindset, with a proactive, solution-driven approach
A positive attitude and a genuine enthusiasm for innovation and continuous improvement
How we care for you
At Thornton & Ross our purpose Caring for peoples health as a trusted partner motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:
??Competitive salary, car allowance and annual bonus scheme.
??Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 8% employer contribution rates.
?Hybrid working we spend three days of your choice in the office, with the remaining days working at home.
??25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
??Health benefits provided through our Vitality Private Medical Insurance.
??Free winter flu jab.
??Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
?Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on-site EV charging.
??Cycle to Work Scheme.
??Enhanced Family Leave.
??Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.
STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.
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