Manager, Data Analytics

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Job Description About BioLife Plasma Services BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, is an industry leader in the collection of high-quality plasma, which is processed into life-saving plasma-based therapies.
Some diseases can only be treated with medicines made with plasma.
Our employees are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for patients and ensuring that the donation process is safe, straightforward, and rewarding for donors who wish to make a positive impact.
When you work at BioLife, you’ll feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases.
This position is currently classified as “hybrid” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy and will be based out of Bannockburn, IL.
OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE The Data Analytics Manager plays a key role in supporting BioLife’s pricing strategy by combining strong analytical capability with business insight.
This role is responsible for performing advanced data and financial analysis, translating trends into actionable recommendations, automating recurring processes, and supporting the development and optimization of pricing strategies that drive volume growth and improve cost efficiency.
The position partners closely with Operations, IT, and Data Science teams to execute pricing experiments, evaluate outcomes, and deliver timely, business-ready insights.
Build ML and statistical models to understand donor patterns and forecast cost metrics.
Link analytical findings to business and donor behavior dynamics to explain drivers behind trends and performance shifts.
Build and maintain forecasting models to project volume, cost-efficiency metrics, and donor behavior trends, enabling more accurate weekly and monthly planning.
Partner with Data Science to operationalize models, ensure scalability, and validate performance metrics.
DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS Technical Expertise Proficiency in Python, PySpark, SQL, and BI tools (Power BI or Tableau).
Advanced Excel skills for rapid diagnostics, modeling, and QA.
Execution & Decision Quality Demonstrated ability to rapidly analyze complex data and identify actionable insights.
Required Bachelor's degree in Computer science, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, Business, or an equivalent; Strong academic track record from a reputable institution; 5 years of experience in analytics, data science, pricing, forecasting, or strategy roles with measurable business impact Ability to connect data insights to business context and clearly explain underlying drivers.
Action-oriented mindset with the ability to deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines.
Preferred Extensive expertise in data science, pricing strategy, revenue management, and experimental design.
Who You Are Someone who is data driven and enjoys solving complex, unstructured problems and building scalable analytical approaches from the ground up.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Domestic travel required (up to 10%).
The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives.
based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others.
EEO Statement Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations Bannockburn, IL Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes