Job Description

Description

Working pattern:

2 days Hybrid

Location:

Manchester (preferred) or London###

About Norstella

At Norstella, our mission is simple: to help our clients bring life-saving therapies to market quicker--and help patients in need.



Founded in 2022, but with history going back to 1939, Norstella unites best-in-class brands to help clients navigate the complexities at each step of the drug development life cycle --and get the right treatments to the right patients at the right time.



Each organization (Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, The Dedham Group) delivers must-have answers for critical strategic and commercial decision-making. Together, via our market-leading brands, we help our clients:

Citeline - accelerate the drug development cycle Evaluate - bring the right drugs to market MMIT - identify barrier to patient access Panalgo - turn data into insight faster The Dedham Group - think strategically for specialty therapeutics




By combining the efforts of each organization under Norstella, we can offer an even wider breadth of expertise, cutting-edge data solutions and expert advisory services alongside advanced technologies such as real-world data, machine learning and predictive analytics. As one of the largest global pharma intelligence solution providers, Norstella has a footprint across the globe with teams of experts delivering world class solutions in the USA, UK, The Netherlands, Japan, China and India

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About J+D Forecasting

At J+D we work alongside Pharmaceutical Forecasters, Analysts, Business Insights Managers and Marketing Departments to create forecasting solutions that meet the needs of both individuals and pharmaceutical companies. Within the last couple of years, J+D has invested heavily in product development with strong support from our sales and marketing functions to reach some of the largest pharmaceutical and biotech companies in the world. The success of these initiatives has resulted in significant growth in both revenue and overall size of the business. Recently J+D Forecasting has joined Norstella, which will bring many benefits for J+D and our customers, as well as allowing us to further accelerate the growth of our forecasting capabilities.###

We are looking for an Analyst to be part of our Client Implementation Team here at J+D. In this role, you will:Work on a wide range of projects, be involved in supporting the wider J+D team in project management, inputting into the design of solution scoping documents, helping with the analysis of data, solution testing and report writing, as and when required. You will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of our forecasting platform, FC365 and delivery of our forecasting software, FC+, including training sessions. You will be expected to have good communication skills and to be organised and efficient in managing your workload, covering multiple projects at the same time. You will work to deadlines, have a good eye for detail and great interpersonal skills You will work within a small team of 2-5 individuals, supporting the team throughout the delivery of these projects and liaising with the client where necessary to ensure expectations are managed and project deliverables handed over on time and to a very high standard. You will personally be involved in project management and in regular client meetings (both internal and external). It is therefore important that you have strong customer relationship skills, are responsive and proactive, with a commitment to the delivery of the highest quality of care and service. It will also be important that you are familiar with all aspects of Microsoft, in particular Excel, and extremely comfortable reviewing, analysing and interpreting large volumes of numerical information.




In the first 12 months you will:Become an integral member of the J+D team, forming strong and productive working relationships across all key departments Gain an understanding of the principles of pharmaceutical forecasting, the steps to creating a forecast and the different types of forecasts Positively contribute to projects through a range of activities and potentially leading small projects supported by other team members Establish, develop and maintain customer relationships across the world's top pharma companies


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Qualifications:

Degree in scientific or data specialism (can be soon to be graduate) Project management experience (ideal but not essential) Proactive and able to work well both independently and as part of a team Analyst experience (ideal but not essential) Pharmaceutical industry knowledge (preferred)


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Our Guiding Principles for success at Norstella:

01: Bold, Passionate, and Mission-First 02: Integrity, Truth, and Reality 03: Kindness, Empathy, and Grace 04: Resilience, Mettle, and Perseverance 05: Humility, Gratitude, and Learning
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Benefits:

25 days annual leave, 4 days for volunteering and a personal day 5% pension match Group Life Assurance (100% employer funded) Group Income Protection (100% employer funded) Other voluntary benefits such as: Dental, Cash Plan, PMI Excess Cover, Health Screening & Critical Illness




Norstella is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.



Sometimes the best opportunities are hidden by self-doubt. We disqualify ourselves before we have the opportunity to be considered. Regardless of where you came from, how you identify, or the path that led you here- you are welcome. If you read this job description and feel passion and excitement, we're just as excited about you.