STADA UK Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner. Together we are 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 CHC Insights Team.

STADA UK Thornton & Ross – Data Analyst

Reading |U.K.| Full-time | Permanent

Role Purpose

The Insights Team is central to the future growth ambitions of STADA UK Thornton & Ross, and we have recently strengthened our analytical capabilities while increasing our investment in data across the business.

As a Data Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting our Sales, Category, and Commercial teams by transforming data into actionable insights. You will help identify opportunities for growth, improve decision-making, and ultimately support STADA UK Thornton & Ross and our customers in meeting the needs of a broad range of consumers and patients.

How You Will Make Impact

As a Data Analyst, you will drive future business growth by ensuring decision-makers have access to accurate, relevant, and timely data. You'll combine multiple data sources, uncover trends and opportunities, and provide meaningful insights that influence commercial strategy and customer relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and developing business performance reporting systems using category sales, prescription, patient, retailer sales, and stock data across both our Consumer Healthcare and Rx divisions.
• Delivering reporting and insights to key stakeholders, including the UK Senior Executive Committee, STADA Global Business Intelligence Team, and commercial teams across the UK business.
• Connecting multiple internal and external data sources to answer complex commercial questions and provide bespoke analysis that supports strategic projects and key business decisions.
• Translating data into clear business recommendations and growth opportunities.
• Ensuring a high level of data integrity across all externally sourced datasets, including customised services provided by Circana and IQVIA.
• Driving continuous improvement across internal and external reporting processes, identifying opportunities to automate, streamline, and accelerate reporting through emerging technologies.
• Training and supporting commercial stakeholders to maximise the value and effectiveness of category and market data.
• Train and support commercial teams to drive efficient ways of working and the correct use of category and market data.

What We Are Looking For

At STADA UK Thornton & Ross, we embrace Uniqueness, recognising the value that diverse perspectives bring to our work. Our core values—Entrepreneurship, Integrity, Agility, and One STADA—guide how we collaborate and innovate.

We are looking for a candidate who aligns with our values and brings the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree (minimum 2:1) in a numerate subject such as Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills, including Power Query, DAX, data modelling, and dashboard development.
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with FMCG, retail, consumer healthcare, category, or market data.
• Hands-on experience using Circana, IQVIA, Nielsen, and/or retailer datasets.
• Proven experience building reporting solutions and dashboards for commercial organisations.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with stakeholders across multiple functions.

How We Care For You

At Thornton & Ross our purpose “Caring for people’s 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 and annual bonus scheme.

🗝 Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% 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.

💉 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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