Overview
STADA UK Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees. We are committed to Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner and shaping the future of Thornton & Ross by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA. If you want to work in an open culture where your uniqueness is valued, join our Consumer Healthcare Marketing Team.
Senior Analytics, Automation & AI Expert – Full-time | Permanent
Location: Ideally based in Huddersfield, with the possibility of being based at our Reading office.
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 UK’s 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.
* Define and execute the UK strategy for Analytics, Automation & AI in line with business priorities
* Represent data and AI on the UK IT Leadership Team and influence strategic business decisions. 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
* Design, develop and implement dashboards, process automation, and AI-powered solutions that improve business efficiency and insight
* Provide expertise with Microsoft solutions and mentor team members
* 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 testing, validating, and approving developments; act as a technical lead or project manager
* Support IT Helpdesk to manage Automation, Data & Analytics incidents and requests, ensuring SLA adherence
* Ensure high quality of customer care for colleagues, customers & suppliers, both remotely and face-to-face
* Manage personal workload effectively through strong time management and prioritisation
What We're Looking For
We’re 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. The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative mindset, a proactive approach, and a genuine enthusiasm for solving problems and driving innovation.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
* 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 visualization tools (e.g. Power BI) and SQL-based analysis
* Experience working in Agile delivery environments, balancing speed with quality
* 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
* Positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for innovation and continuous improvement
How We Care For You
At Thornton & Ross our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. We offer:
* Competitive salary, car allowance and annual bonus scheme
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
* Hybrid working – three days in the office, remaining days at home
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
* Vitality Private Medical Insurance
* Free winter flu jab
* Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – free coaching and counselling for you and your family
* Electric Car Scheme (through Octopus Energy) with free on-site EV charging
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Enhanced Family Leave
* Plus many more employee benefits and celebration events
STADA Group values and promotes a diverse culture, with equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of pharmaceutical background.
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