Posted 04 June, 2026
Lead Analyst, Data Analytics
Stryker
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 353539765
Work Flexibility: Hybrid
Position Summary
The Lead Analyst will provide analytical insight, data-driven recommendations, and structured problem-solving to support the identification and development of new business opportunities with a focus on process improvement, optimisation, and value creation.
This is a hands-on role with a strong emphasis on execution, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to develop a broad skill set across analysis, delivery, and solution development.
Key Responsibilities
• Act as a liaison between business and technical teams to gather, clarify, and document requirements.
• Analyse business processes, workflows, and systems to identify inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications.
• Collect, analyse and interpret data sets, including large and unstructured data, to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Translate data into clear, actionable insights and customer narratives to support targeting, decision-making, and opportunity assessment.
• Support the identification of process gaps and optimisation opportunities within prospective customer environments.
• Collaborate closely with leadership to prioritise opportunities and support early-stage initiative development.
• Support the documentation of business requirements, process improvements, and solution approaches.
• Work with technical teams to support solution design, testing, and implementation activities.
• Monitor outcomes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Points
• Analytical insight and data-driven recommendations
• Process improvement, optimisation, and value creation
• Business and technical stakeholder collaboration
• Data analysis and actionable insights
• Process gap identification and optimisation opportunities
• Leadership collaboration and initiative development
• Solution design, testing, and implementation support
• Continuous improvement focus
Key Skills and Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a structured and methodical approach.
• Ability to work effectively with complex and imperfect data sets.
• Capability to translate analytical findings into clear, business-relevant insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare senior-level materials.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau).
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• High level of initiative, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Willingness and capacity to develop skills across business, technical, and delivery domains.
Qualifications and Experience
• L8 Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 4 years plus of experience in a business analysis, data analysis, or similar role.
• Experience working with data to generate insights and support decision-making.
• Exposure to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI or business intelligence platforms.
• Demonstrated interest in developing capabilities in project management, system design, or development.
Additional Information
• Hybrid working model
• 23-month fixed-term contract
• Primary work location: Stryker Anngrove, Carrigtwohill.
• Company benefits include pension, healthcare, life assurance, corporate bonus etc.
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Travel Percentage: 10%
Position Summary
The Lead Analyst will provide analytical insight, data-driven recommendations, and structured problem-solving to support the identification and development of new business opportunities with a focus on process improvement, optimisation, and value creation.
This is a hands-on role with a strong emphasis on execution, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to develop a broad skill set across analysis, delivery, and solution development.
Key Responsibilities
• Act as a liaison between business and technical teams to gather, clarify, and document requirements.
• Analyse business processes, workflows, and systems to identify inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications.
• Collect, analyse and interpret data sets, including large and unstructured data, to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Translate data into clear, actionable insights and customer narratives to support targeting, decision-making, and opportunity assessment.
• Support the identification of process gaps and optimisation opportunities within prospective customer environments.
• Collaborate closely with leadership to prioritise opportunities and support early-stage initiative development.
• Support the documentation of business requirements, process improvements, and solution approaches.
• Work with technical teams to support solution design, testing, and implementation activities.
• Monitor outcomes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Points
• Analytical insight and data-driven recommendations
• Process improvement, optimisation, and value creation
• Business and technical stakeholder collaboration
• Data analysis and actionable insights
• Process gap identification and optimisation opportunities
• Leadership collaboration and initiative development
• Solution design, testing, and implementation support
• Continuous improvement focus
Key Skills and Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a structured and methodical approach.
• Ability to work effectively with complex and imperfect data sets.
• Capability to translate analytical findings into clear, business-relevant insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare senior-level materials.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau).
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• High level of initiative, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Willingness and capacity to develop skills across business, technical, and delivery domains.
Qualifications and Experience
• L8 Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 4 years plus of experience in a business analysis, data analysis, or similar role.
• Experience working with data to generate insights and support decision-making.
• Exposure to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI or business intelligence platforms.
• Demonstrated interest in developing capabilities in project management, system design, or development.
Additional Information
• Hybrid working model
• 23-month fixed-term contract
• Primary work location: Stryker Anngrove, Carrigtwohill.
• Company benefits include pension, healthcare, life assurance, corporate bonus etc.
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Travel Percentage: 10%
