Power BI Developer

Position OverviewWe are seeking a dynamic and skilled Bilingual Power BI Expert with a strong background in the life sciences to join our growing analytics team. This role offers the opportunity to transform complex scientific and business data into actionable insights, enabling smarter decision-making within the fast-evolving world of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and healthcare. The ideal candidate thrives in a multicultural environment, possesses a deep understanding of both data visualization and life science applications, and communicates fluently in at least two languages.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and Maintain Power BI Dashboards: Design, create, and optimize interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations tailored to life science datasets, ensuring clarity and accuracy for technical and non-technical stakeholders.Data Analysis and Integration: Collect, clean, transform, and integrate data from multiple sources (clinical trials, laboratory systems, sales, research databases) for comprehensive analysis and reporting.Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with scientists, researchers, business leaders, and IT professionals to understand data requirements and deliver custom solutions that drive operational excellence and scientific discovery.Process Optimization: Recommend and implement improvements to existing analytics workflows, ensuring best practices in data governance, security, and compliance within the life sciences sector.Documentation and Reporting: Produce clear, concise documentation in both Japanese and English languages.Support Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all Power BI solutions adhere to industry regulations such as HIPAA, GDPR, GxP, and other relevant standards in handling sensitive health and research data.Stay Current with Industry Trends: Keep abreast of Power BI updates, life science data standards, and emerging analytics technologies for continuous professional development and innovation.Required QualificationsProfessional fluency in English and Japanese N1Minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience with Microsoft Power BI, including DAX, Power Query, and data modeling.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in translating scientific questions into data-driven insights.Proven ability to communicate technical information clearly to diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing, in both supported languages.Experience with database technologies (Oracle, PostgreSQL) and data integration tools is highly desirable.Familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to data privacy and security in life sciences (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, GxP).Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in cross-functional and multicultural teams.Key CompetenciesAnalytical Thinking: Ability to dissect complex datasets and uncover hidden patterns relevant to life sciences.Technical Expertise: Mastery of Power BI functionalities and data modeling best practices.Bilingual Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in Japanese and EnglishCollaborative Spirit: Willingness to work alongside cross-disciplinary teams and foster a culture of knowledge sharing.Attention to Detail: Commitment to delivering error-free, high-quality reports and analyses.Adaptability: Capacity to navigate evolving priorities and emerging technologies in a fast-paced life sciences environment.Preferred QualificationsExperience with additional BI tools (Tableau, Qlik, Looker) or programming languages (Python, R).Understanding of laboratory information management systems (LIMS), electronic lab notebooks (ELN), or clinical data management systems.Familiarity with cloud-based analytics platforms (AWS).