Senior Data Analyst

About Us:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) was founded in 2000 with one clear objective: accelerating meaningful therapeutic advances and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The Foundation applies extraordinary scientific, business and media assets to this singular focus—thus creating a unique and dynamic organization. Since inception, MJFF has quickly grown into the largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s disease research, having funded over $2 billion in research projects in both academic and industry labs worldwide.

Core to our philosophy is how we think of our capital and its risk profile relative to other stakeholders in the drug development pipeline. We work aggressively to de-risk various therapeutic strategies and tools in the hopes of building a robust pipeline of new treatments for patients. In order to achieve our mission of finding a cure for PD it is critical that we engage with, and bring together, members of the PD community including researchers, physicians, health professionals and most important, people with Parkinson's and their families.

We believe that to find a cure for PD as quickly as possible, our capital needs to push research forward today—we therefore deliberately hold no endowment or excessive reserves. We instead seek to deploy funds raised as quickly and wisely as possible. MJFF raises over $100 million annually. Today, the Foundation has approximately 300 full-time employees. We offer a collegial and collaborative environment where optimistic problem-solvers and entrepreneurial, resourceful individuals can thrive and make a tangible difference for millions of people living with Parkinson’s disease.

Position Summary:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Senior Data Analyst position.  Reporting to the Director of Grant System Operations, this role is responsible for conducting data analysis to support various analytic solutions. This position captures, develops and documents data definitions, business rules and data quality requirements. This position creates and produces forecasts, reports, ad hoc requests and dashboards. This role is responsible for interpreting data, analyzing results and providing valuable insights to determine operational impact, identify trends and uncover opportunities.  Additionally, this position actively identifies and defines opportunities for process and data improvements, contributing to the enhancement of data-related operations. Ensuring compliance with deliverable reporting requirements is a significant aspect of the role, achieved through performing quality data audits and thorough data analysis.

This position may be hybrid-flex with the opportunity to work from the Foundation’s office in NYC or based remotely from anywhere within the U.S.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Data Collection and Analysis: Gather, clean and preprocess data from various sources to ensure accuracy and reliability. Perform in-depth data analysis using statistical methods and tools
• Data Visualization: Create clear and compelling visualizations, such as charts, graphs and dashboards, to present findings and trends effectively
• Data Interpretation: Analyze data to identify patterns, trends and correlations that provide valuable insights and support business objectives
• Business Reporting: Prepare and deliver regular reports to stakeholders, highlighting key findings and data-driven recommendations
• Data Cleaning and Quality Assurance: Ensure data integrity and accuracy by identifying and resolving data quality issues
• Identifying Key Metrics: Collaborate with stakeholders to define key metrics that align with business goals
• Ad-hoc Analysis: Respond to ad-hoc data requests and conduct specialized analysis as required
• Data-driven Decision Making: Provide evidence-based insights to support strategic decision-making and optimize business processes
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business managers, data engineers and data scientists, to address data-related challenges and find solutions
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest data analysis tools, techniques, and industry trends

Qualifications and Skills:

• Relevant experience in data analytics, statistics, mathematics, economics, or any other related discipline is preferred.  Experience with DOMO is required
• Proficiency in data analysis, data modeling, and statistical techniques. Knowledge of programming languages like Python, R, or SQL is preferred
• Familiarity with data visualization tools, such Tableau, or Power BI to create impactful visual representations of data
• Ability to tackle complex problems and draw meaningful insights from data
• Excellent communication skills to convey findings and insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and reliability
• Understanding of business processes and the ability to connect data insights to business objectives

Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000.  In addition to salary, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 15+ options for medical insurance (with the Foundation paying 90 percent of the premiums)
• Competitive dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employer paid life and disability insurance
• 18 Vacation Days; 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2 p.m.) and a summer holiday week over July 4
• Two ways of working: hybrid-flex, or remote work.  We trust all employees to work closely with their manager and colleagues to determine when, where and how programs and projects get done. 

Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis. The Foundation provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events. 

How to Apply: 
Interested candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing through examples, their specific qualifications and interest in the position. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, please apply. Applicants who best match the position’s needs will be contacted.

MJFF is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who will contribute to our efforts to build and support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Diversity may refer to characteristics including, but not limited to, race, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic circumstance, geographic background, ability and disability, political ideology and age.