About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an analytical, detail-oriented Data Analyst / Data Visualization Analyst (Entry level, W‑2 contract) based in New Jersey. This role focuses on building interactive dashboards and data tools, integrating multiple data sources, and supporting validation/regulatory activities. Typical on-site expectation: ~3 days/week in New Jersey.

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What You’ll Do

• Develop interactive dashboards and Power Apps-based tools to support cross-functional teams.
• Analyze data from multiple sources using Advanced Excel, SQL and Alteryx to produce actionable insights.
• Build, test and deploy data visualizations that clearly communicate trends and KPIs.
• Write and maintain documentation required for validation and regulatory compliance activities.
• Work with stakeholders to gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and iterate on analytics deliverables.
• Track and manage tasks using Jira; participate in sprint planning and status updates.
• Collaborate with data engineers and subject-matter experts to ensure data integrity and repeatable processes.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a quantitative field OR equivalent practical experience.
• Experience or coursework using Advanced Excel, SQL and Alteryx for data preparation and analysis.
• Hands-on experience developing interactive dashboards and Power Apps solutions.
• Familiarity with Python for data manipulation and analysis; R considered a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to present results to non-technical stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and experience following or documenting validation/regulatory processes.
• Eligible to work in the U.S.; available to work on-site in New Jersey ~3 days/week (W‑2 contract).

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Prior exposure to regulated environments (pharmaceutical / life sciences) or validation documentation.
• Practical experience using Jira in an Agile/team setting.
• Portfolio or examples of dashboards, Power Apps, or analytical projects.

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Tools & Technical Skills

• Microsoft Power Apps and interactive dashboard development
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, macros, complex formulas)
• SQL for querying relational data
• Alteryx for ETL/workflow automation
• Python for data analysis (pandas, scripting)
• Jira for task and issue tracking
• Data visualization best practices and multi-source integration

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Work Arrangement & Employment Type

• Employment type: CONTRACTOR (W‑2 opportunity)
• Onsite expectation: Approximately 3 days per week in New Jersey
• Entry-level role appropriate for early-career professionals with relevant technical skills

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Why Join (What You’ll Gain)

• Hands-on experience building regulatory-grade analytics and validation artifacts in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to cross-functional teams and real-world data integration challenges.
• Opportunity to grow technical skills (Power Apps, Alteryx, SQL, Python) and work toward more senior analytics roles.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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