Job Description
Job Description
The Business Strategy Specialist is passionate about turning data into strategy and thrives at the intersection of analytics, innovation, and business growth. This role is a key driver of strategic initiatives, leveraging data to uncover insights, build compelling business cases, and guide executive decision-making. This role collaborates across departments to develop long-term plans that enhance profitability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. This is a high-impact role for a detail-oriented, forward-thinking professional who can see both the granular data and the big picture.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Strategic Analysis & Planning
· Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives from ideation to execution.
· Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and growth opportunities.
· Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts to evaluate business scenarios.
Data-Driven Decision Support
· Translate complex data sets into actionable insights using tools like Power BI, Excel, and Python.
· Build and maintain semi-automated dashboards connected to multiple databases.
· Create compelling presentations and business cases for senior leadership.
Collaboration & Communication
· Partner with teams across sales, finance, operations, and quality to align strategy with execution.
· Serve as a liaison between business units to synthesize insights and drive alignment.
· Deliver regular reports on KPIs and strategic objectives.
Continuous Improvement
· Evaluate existing strategies and recommend improvements.
· Support the development of annual and long-term strategic plans.
· Contribute to process optimization and innovation initiatives.
Technical Requirements:
· ETL Tools: Power Query.
· Visualization Tools: Power BI (primary), Tableau.
· Data Analysis Tools: Excel, Python, SmartSheet.
· Repositories: OneDrive folders for data and dashboards.
· CRM & Marketing Tools: HubSpot (nice to have).
Required Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in business administration, statistics, data analytics or related field.
· 3–5 years of experience in business strategy, data analytics, or management consulting.
· Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives based on data insights.
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
· Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) or related field.
· Experience in the medical manufacturing industry.
· Proficiency in Power BI and/or Tableau.
· Familiarity with project management methodologies.
· Experience with business case development and continuous improvement frameworks.
· Exposure to CRM systems like HubSpot and marketing pipeline analytics.
Key Competencies:
· Strategic thinking & business acumen
· Analytical & critical thinking
· Attention to detail
· Excellent presentation & communication skills
· Teamwork & cross-functional collaboration
· Adaptability & flexibility
· Problem-solving & decision-making
Physical / Mental Demands:
· Working conditions are normal for an office environment with no abnormal risks or hazards.
· Work may require weekend and evening work.
· Work under stress in a fast-paced environment.
· Must be alert, able to concentrate, and use good judgment.
· Must be able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking.