Data Analyst (Market Dynamics)

Job title: Data Analyst (Market Dynamics)
Reporting to: Senior Analyst (Commercial Policy)
Department: International Affairs and Market Dynamics
Location: London Bridge, hybrid working

About the ABPI

The ABPI exists to make the UK the best place in the world to research, develop and access medicines and vaccines to improve patient care. We represent companies of all sizes which invest in making and discovering medicines and vaccines to enhance and save the lives of millions of people around the world.

In England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, we work in partnership with governments and the NHS so that patients can get new treatments faster and the NHS can plan how much it spends on medicines. Every day, our members partner with healthcare professionals, academics and patient organisations to find new solutions to unmet health needs.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, and value the unique skills and perspectives you bring.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, from all backgrounds and from people who have disabilities.

If you need any adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please let us know and we will support you.

Job purpose and background

The Data Analyst (Market Dynamics) role will be central to the ABPI’s evidence generation work to influence the commercial operating environment in the UK. This role will be responsible for ensuring that the ABPI team and members are abreast of the latest sector insights and producing compelling evidence for use in industry advocacy and negotiations with government stakeholders. A Data Analyst would bring new programming competency to the ABPI, using code and AI support to enable more advanced analytics and faster data processing.

The role will focus on two areas, enabling an evidence-based approach to the ABPI’s analytical working support of its policy positions:

1. Supporting the ABPI’s market dynamics analytics, which inform the delivery of the Voluntary (VPAG) and Statutory Schemes: Ensuring the ABPI and its members are abreast of the most up to date insights and analytics to inform policy generation and negotiation positioning, consultation responses and external communications. Key deliverables towards this will be supporting the delivery of ABPI’s market forecast and regular updates on market dynamics underpinned by pharmaceutical sales data, which will be reported to members and other stakeholders.
   

2. Integration of the ABPI broader evidence generation work: Work with ABPI colleagues to bring together the key sector-wide evidence across the organisation, relating to aspects such as investment, economic contribution, medicine access and adoption, and R&D, and identify technological solutions to support this integration.
   
   

Responsibilities

Market dynamics:

• Be responsible for providing ongoing analytic and insight delivery based on external data sources (IQVIA, NHS, ONS etc.) to understand branded medicine market trends. For example, how much the NHS spends on medicines each year, by how much is it growing or not, in which therapy areas and what is driving these trends
  

• Contribute to, with potential to lead, ABPI forecasting on the branded medicine market, used to inform members and wider industry on expected trends relevant to the implementation of the Voluntary (and Statutory) Scheme and government spend commitments, and to support industry positioning in industry-government negotiations
  

  • Introduce advanced analytical techniques to the forecast to increase its accuracy

Broader evidence generation:

• Support ABPI in routine evidence generation and insight gathering projects, for example the Life Science Competitiveness Indicators (LSCIs), ABPI Competitiveness report and EFPIA Statistics Questionnaire
  

• Work with broader ABPI team to collect and aggregate key sector-wide evidence relating to the UK or global life sciences industry, and collaborate with colleagues to identify possible cross-functional evidence projects relating to strategic areas

Stakeholder engagement:

• Work with internal colleagues to package and present analytical work to ABPI colleagues and member companies through our working groups, and for meetings with government and NHS stakeholders

  • Potential over time to lead Spend and Analytics Project Team, and present analytical work directly in other ABPI member groups and in workshops with government stakeholders

Experience and skill set

Role-specific skills

• Interest in and some understanding of the UK pharmaceutical industry and healthcare systems. Academic and/or professional experience in market access, pricing or health policy plus
  

• High level of numeracy with strong knowledge of Excel and ideally forecasting/scenario modelling
  

• Academic and/or professional experience in data analytics, economic modelling or data science, with advanced competency at coding in Python or R
  

• Proficient use of AI tools to aid analytical and/or research work
  

• Successful experience of project management, working on a range of simultaneous responsibilities, meet deadlines and prioritise in a multi-functional environment

Soft skills

• Proactive and responsive: Enjoys working in a dynamic and exciting environment, with an aptitude for quick learning and a desire to develop expertise on the industry
  

• Effective communication: Able to communicate complex topics clearly in meetings, giving presentations to a range of audiences at different levels
  

• Collaborative: Enjoys working within teams and as a team-player

Performance criteria

Performance will be measured against annually set objectives established in line with ABPI objectives. Performance criteria align to our values: Communication, Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity and Ownership.

Inclusivity

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone who works with us, visits our offices, or engages with our content.

Our workplace and events are designed with accessibility in mind, including step-free access, hearing support, and accessible restrooms.

Our online materials follow accessibility best practice to ensure they can be used by as many people as possible.

We are PIF tick certified, meaning our health information is trusted, evidence-based and easy to use and understand.

We actively seek to work with partners and suppliers who share our commitment to disability inclusion, and who demonstrate good practice in accessibility and inclusive employment.

To apply

For a full job description and salary and benefits information or to apply for this opportunity please send your CV with a covering letter to Stephanie Faint sfaint@abpi.org.uk. Closing date 27 November 2026.

Please note

ABPI reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.