Business Intelligence & Analytics, Sr. Analyst

Job Summary

The Business Intelligence & Analytics Sr. Analyst works as part of the UCCCC Analytics team, providing analytics and informatics support for all Cancer Clinical Trials Support Office (CTSO) activities, which span decision support, research operations, QA, and audit and regulatory reporting. Specifically, the Sr. Analyst will work with the CTSO leadership and staff to analyze their needs and requirements, collaborate with other team members, code analytics solutions and reports, maintain existing dashboards and reports, and support the portfolio of data products provided by the UCCCC Analytics team.

In addition, the Analyst will also support other data analytics requests related to regulatory reporting, the cancer center, and key grants, as well as fulfill other obligations for the UCCCC, working on assigned high‑priority projects as needed.

• Analyze, design, develop, and maintain data reports, dashboards (Tableau), and ETL scripts.
• Provide analytics support for the CTSO, especially for investigator‑initiated trials.
• Upgrade and maintain internal custom web applications, Tableau dashboards, and interfaces.
• Participate in CTMS and EDC support, data migration, and integration projects.
• Assist with pilot data science and predictive analytics projects as needed.
• Participate in the development of Business Intelligence (BI) and other analytical applications.
• Strive to achieve an integrated reporting and analysis environment, leveraging analytical systems and tools effectively.
• Plan and execute requirements analysis, translating requirements into a scope document and developing reporting deliverables based on the design.
• Work with users to ensure deliverables meet or exceed expectations; provide support and communicate issues as defined by IT standards.
• Monitor access control and troubleshoot BI and analytic applications.
• Participate in planning, testing, and roll‑out of patches and upgrades to BI and analytic software.
• Participate in the development and interpretation of BI and analytics system standards and procedures.
• Perform other related work as needed.

• College or university degree in a related field.
• 2–5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

• Degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, or Biomedical Informatics.
• Strong background in software development and data analytics using industry‑standard tools, languages, and frameworks such as JavaScript, C#, Python, SQL.
• Prior experience working with analytics in a clinical research operation setting.
• Knowledge or experience with a clinical trials management system and/or electronic data capture systems such as Red Cap.
• Knowledge of analytics tools such as R, R Shiny, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Experience or knowledge of applied data analytics and data science frameworks.

• Curious and analytical mindset to transform vague requirements into concrete solutions.
• Strong communication skills with patrons, patients, staff, faculty, and students.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Outlook).
• Ability to understand complex documents (e.g., clinical trials regulations).
• Ability to handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly and adapt to changing work assignments.

Ability to navigate the UChicago Campus as required by the position. Hybrid work arrangements may be considered.

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (preferred)

$70,000.00 – $ (good‑faith estimate for the time of posting)

Eligible for a wide range of benefits programs and resources, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

University of Chicago is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class under the law. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773‑702‑5800 or submit a request via our accessible application portal.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.