Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Senior Operations Analyst, Sustaining R&D

Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, business, economics, or a related quantitative field.
  • 8+ years of experience in data and analytics, R&D sustaining projects, or business process development.
  • Strong financial acumen and business mindset.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
  • Expertise in complex problem-solving and data evaluation through Excel’s advanced features.
  • Ability to synthesize data and derive actionable conclusions while managing multiple projects.
  • Proven communication skills for presenting insights to leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and manage data from various sources to support strategic decision-making.
  • Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to manage ongoing projects with little oversight.
  • Prepare monthly KPI reports and dashboards for key stakeholders in a user-friendly format.
  • Visualize complex data relationships to clearly convey essential information.
  • Partner with analysts and stakeholders to improve processes and best practices.
  • Align data reporting with strategic processes and ensure accuracy.
  • Lead support on global CTO projects, including sustainability initiatives.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries with annual bonuses and a company-matched 401(k).
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day of employment.
  • Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources.
  • Generous paid vacation, sick time, parental leave, and holiday time.
  • On-site amenities including daycare, café, and a fitness center.
  • Work-life integration culture with flexible working environments and volunteering opportunities.
  • Educational assistance and dedicated training resources for personal development.
Full Job Description
Working Location: Massachusetts, Westborough

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

Job Description

This role provides an exciting opportunity for a talented individual looking to looking to flex their analytical prowess in combination with driving analysis and insights into the SUS portfolio in support of BU reporting and decision making. As an integral member of the SIS SUS R&D team this role is responsible for supporting global SIS Sustaining (SUS) R&D Operations.

This role works with the Sustaining R&D Operations Leader, the SUS PELs (Project Execution Leaders), PMs and the regional SUS R&D leaders by performing ad hoc analyses and providing tactical support on a broad range of projects of strategic importance to the SIS SUS org among other initiatives as needs arise.

Job Duties

  • SUS Operations (70%)
    • Primarily responsible for collecting, synthesizing, analyzing and managing data from multiple sources (including project and CAPA labor and budget actuals and forecast) to support SPT (Sustaining Prioritization Teams) and SGB (Sustaining Governance Board) presentations and BU level decision making through relevant and actionable insights and reporting with an understanding of the drivers and project implications using your tools expertise to analyze and evaluate data using Excel including, pivot tables, queries, equations, etc.
    • Work with multiple stakeholders including PELs (Project Execution Leaders), PMs, GRDLs, gPMO and CAPA governance and process team members among others, managing multiple projects simultaneously with minimal direction.
    • Develop and support SUS org KPI reporting in support of SGB meetings including monthly PPT reports to key stakeholders through the preparation supporting dashboards and scorecards in a user-friendly manner including visualization BI tools (e.g. PowerBI) and Portfolio tools (e.g. Sensei IQ).
    • Develop visual representations of gathered complex data/relationships to convey key information succinctly and unambiguously. Ensure that the methodology and assumptions used to develop the output are clearly documented, accurate, and repeatable.
    • Partners with other analysts (e.g. gPMO, CAPA) and project managers to build and enhance repeatable processes and best practices.
    • Support collaboration with the Strategy team to ensure alignment with the SFBP (Strategic & Financial Business Process) team including data alignment and accuracy.
  • Finance (15%)
    • Support SPT financial reporting and analysis for PJ budgets and CAPA (labor & expense) in collaboration with global finance leads.
    • Work with the SUS PMO and finance teams to roll-up project and CAPA related financials to a concise, BU level report with insights.
  • Support CTO Office and otherprojects including Sustainability, Materials and Tariff projects (15%)
    • Lead and/or support global CTO level initiatives as appropriate.


Job Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree required in engineering, finance, business, economics or similar quantitative fields.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in a combination of data and analytics projects, R&D sustaining projects or operations inclusive of quality projects, portfolio management and analysis and/or business process development.
  • Financial and business acumen and mindset are required.
  • Advanced mastery of Microsoft Office (Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent analytical and complex problem-solving skills with proven expertise in creating reports and tools to analyse and evaluate data using Excel, pivot tables, queries, equations, etc.
  • Ability to synthesize information from multiple data sources, draw relevant and actionable conclusions, and handle multiple projects simultaneously with minimal direction.
  • Proven track record of developing and communicating data analysis insights and results to assist decision-making for leadership.
  • Demonstrates strong organizational and planning skills; strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent time management & project management skills.
  • Motivated individual with the ability to work independently and in teams on tasks and projects with limited supervision and with a high degree of personal initiative and drive.
  • Ability to support global meetings / discussions (e.g., schedule flexibility to support meetings with teams in Germany (CET) and Japan (JST)).


Preferred:
  • PMP Certification a plus.
  • Prior project management knowledge and expertise preferred.
  • Medical device experience preferred.
  • Global experience interfacing with offshore teams and initiatives is preferable.
  • Experience working in an international matrixed organization with great collaboration skills preferred.
  • Advanced capabilities in visualization BI tools (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and Portfolio tools (Sensei IQ) preferred.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:
  • Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
  • Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
  • Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**


Connected Culture you can embrace:
  • Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
  • Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
  • Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
  • Paid Educational Assistance


*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefits and incentives: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is $108,767.00 - $152,274.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

Let's realize your potential, together.

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Massachusetts (US-MA) || Westborough || Research and Development

About Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Olympus Corporation of the Americas is a subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer of optics and reprography products. The company is a leading manufacturer of medical and surgical products, including endoscopes, laparoscopes, and video imaging systems. Olympus Corporation of the Americas was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. The company operates in the Americas region, including North and South America.
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