Business Insights

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.

Job Function: Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function: Business Intelligence

Job Category: Professional

All Job Posting Locations: Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia; Mexico City, Mexico; São Paulo, Brazil

Job Description: Business Insights & Strategy Lead - Cross Country position, based in São Paulo , Bogotá or Mexico City .

This role is key in driving business strategy by delivering transformative market research, in-depth business analytics, and comprehensive customer insights. The position will be responsible for overseeing and leading the generation and collection of data and insights, acting as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders, empowering data-driven decision-making, identifying business opportunities, and fostering a customer-centric approach across the organization, with a special focus on a therapeutic area. The Lead will ensure all research and analytical efforts align with business goals and provide actionable intelligence to drive strategic initiatives.

• Strategic Insight Generation & Partnership: Generate comprehensive business knowledge through in-depth analysis of diverse data sources, including market audits and primary research studies.

• Act as a trusted internal consultant, proactively identifying critical business questions and developing innovative analytical approaches to provide timely, actionable answers.

• Provide an external perspective on market dynamics and competitive landscapes, identifying opportunities to outperform competitors and drive customer-centric strategies.

• Identify key brand uncertainties and develop robust scenario-based analyses to inform strategic planning.

• Contribute to regional and local strategic planning and forecasting processes with data-driven insights.

• Enhance performance reviews to identify opportunities and drive data-based decisions.

• Lead the preparation of high-quality deliverables, including meeting agendas and presentations, for critical project meetings and leadership communications.

• Foster collaboration with other specialists across the region to identify synergies in data analysis projects and market research initiatives.

  • Market Research and Data Analysis: Plan, design, and execute comprehensive market research studies, covering methodological design, vendor selection, questionnaire development, fieldwork oversight, and deliver, ensuring quality and compliance.

  • Develop analyses and market forecasts essential for supporting annual strategic business processes (e.g., IBP cycles, brand plans).

  • Monitor competitive activities and trends, connecting with global and regional teams to leverage insights.

  • Ensure efficient administrative processes for market research projects, including budget monitoring, invoicing, vendor registration, and quality reviews.

  • Implement innovative data analytics and customer insight methodologies, drawing inspiration from global practices and external players.

  • Promote effective understanding and utilization of data and analytical tools across business teams, fostering a data-driven decision-making culture.

    • Stakeholder Management and Collaboration: Develop actionable, data-driven insights, effectively communicating findings to stakeholders through impactful storytelling to influence key strategic decisions.

    • Serve as a core member of relevant cross-functional teams, ensuring insights are integrated into strategic discussions.

    • Support strategies enhancing Field Force Effectiveness (FFE) based on customer needs.

    • Collaborate with senior leadership to define comprehensive data strategies that drive brand and therapeutic area growth.

    Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess a robust combination of analytical, collaborative, and communication skills, essential for transforming data into business value. Competencies include:

• Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.

• Business Acumen: Deep understanding of business drivers, market dynamics, and the competitive environment, particularly within the life sciences industry. Ability to identify key brand uncertainties and develop scenario-based analyses.

• Leadership & Influence: Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including the ability to manage projects, influence stakeholders, and effectively collaborate within cross-functional teams.

• Communication & Storytelling: Advanced communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to develop compelling, logically structured, and actionable data-driven insights, effectively communicating findings through impactful storytelling.

• Market Research & Data Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of qualitative and quantitative market research techniques. Proficiency in managing and analyzing large datasets, including knowledge of pharmaceutical audits (e.g., IQVIA) and advanced Excel management.

• Results-Oriented & Self-Managed: Highly self-managed, results-oriented, and takes responsibility for assigned areas, contributing to the successful achievement of common goals.

• Innovation & Curiosity: Creative, curious, and continuously seeks ways to enhance data analytics, customer insights, and data application approaches.

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail without losing sight of the broader strategic picture.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Economics, Production Engineering, Pharmacy, Management, Marketing, Statistics, International Trade, or Social Studies. A Master's degree in areas related to Marketing, Data Science, or Business Administration is highly appreciated

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Market Research, Business Insights, Business Analytics, or commercial excellence roles, with a proven track record of contributing to data analytics programs within the life sciences industry.

• Industry Knowledge: Prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry is essential, particularly in the High Specialty business.

• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated experience in developing analytics-based solutions to complex business problems. Proven ability to solve ambiguous and complex data challenges.

• Stakeholder Management: Significant experience building strong relationships and effectively prioritizing work from a diverse group of stakeholders.

• High proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing) is required.

• Proficiency in Portuguese and/or Spanish is highly desirable.