Manager, Data Analytics - Evanston - Biolife Plasma Services

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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. Since plasma can't be made synthetically, many people rely on plasma donors to live healthier, happier lives. BioLife operates 250+ state-of-the-art plasma donation centers across the United States. 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. While you focus on our donors, we'll support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

This position is currently classified as "virtual" 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.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Analytics

• Apply advanced analytics to diverse business scenarios, synthesizing complex information into clear, executive-ready insights and visualizations.
• Bring automation in day to day process to get quicker insights into business trends.
• 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.
• Conduct rapid-turnaround analysis and deliver recommendations under tight timeframes.
• Build and maintain forecasting models to project volume, cost-efficiency metrics, and donor behavior trends, enabling more accurate weekly and monthly planning.

Strategy & Optimization

• Support the design, execution, and evaluation of experiments, including A/B tests, optimization pilots,
• Build robust process to improve efficiency in creating weekly business insights.
• Partner with Data Science to operationalize models, ensure scalability, and validate performance metrics.
• Monitor market movement to inform pricing strategy decisions.

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.
• Understanding of forecasting, experimentation, and causal inference methodologies.

Execution & Decision Quality

• Demonstrated ability to rapidly analyze complex data and identify actionable insights.
• Thrives in ambiguity and fast-evolving business environments.
• Strong sense of ownership, delivery orientation, and attention to detail.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer science, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, Business, or an equivalent; Strong academic track record from a reputable institution; master's degree preferred.
• 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.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Ability to work across highly matrixed, global organizations.

Who You Are

• Someone who is data driven and enjoys solving complex, unstructured problems and building scalable analytical approaches from the ground up.
• Business-minded, able to partner effectively with leadership and product owners to shape strategic decisions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Domestic travel required (up to 10%).

BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

USA - IL - Bannockburn - Virtual

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$111, $175,670.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. U.S. 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. xhmxlyz U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

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.

LocationsUSA - IL - Bannockburn - VirtualWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time

Job Exempt

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