Growth Performance is looking for a business analyst to join its HQ team.
Are you passionate about business analytics and eager to turn data into strategic insights? Join our team!
We’re looking for a Business Analyst (Apprenticeship) to support both regular performance tracking and ad hoc deep dives in the Consumer Healthcare sector. As part of the Global Marketing and Science team, you’ll contribute to monthly performance reviews and deliver market and competitive intelligence to support strategic decision-making.
🧾What are the main responsibilities of the position?
1. Performance analysis:
- Contribute to global performance reviews (with a focus on market and sell out analysis), providing key insights and actionable recommendations.
- Create, maintain and enhance dashboards for market and sell-out data.
- Collaborate with Digital & Data team to develop user-friendly visualization and customised tools.
- Support long-term planning by providing external perspective (market forecast).
2. Market & Competitive Intelligence:
- Conduct benchmarking and competitive analyses using various data sources.
- Deliver ad hoc deep dives for priority categories, brands, or markets.
- Collaborate with the CMI (Consumer and Market Insights) team to integrate analytics with consumer insights.
3. Data management:
- Work with Digital & Data and local country teams to ensure accurate and harmonised data consolidation.
- Support category harmonisation across countries and zones.
- Assist in managing the tender process for selecting 2026 market data suppliers.
- Help monitor and manage the budget for the Growth performance and Portfolio Strategy function.
4. Process Optimization & Digitalization
- Utilise digital tools and AI-driven solutions to enhance dashboards effectiveness and strategic analysis.
- Identify opportunities for automation and workflow improvement in collaboration with the Digital & Data team.
✨ What skills/experiences are expected for the role?
Education:
- Currently pursuing a Master 1 or Master 2 degree from a business or engineering school, with specialization in business analytics, data science, finance or similar field.
Skills:
- Strong command of Excel and Power point; familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau) is a plus.
- Understanding of key market performance metrics is a plus (ie market share).
- Ability to translate complex analysis into simplified and actionable insights.
- Excellent written and spoken English; French is a plus.
Competences:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated with solid time management and multitasking abilities.
- Fast learner, ‘can do’ proactive attitude.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
🍀 Joining UPSA means joining:
- An ambitious employer that nurtures its employees with opportunities.
- A young, dynamic, and passionate team focused on innovation, with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a genuine sense of teamwork.
- Guidance and support from several complementary and caring managers.
About UPSA
- Founded in 1935 by Dr. Camille Bru in Agen in France, Laboratoires UPSA (Union de Pharmacologie Scientifique Appliquée) has been a symbol of innovation and healthcare expertise for nearly 90 years. We specialize in pain relief, cold and flu, digestion, vitality, and sleep—delivering trusted solutions with our iconic brands like Dafalgan, Efferalgan, Fervex, Donormyl, and Upsavit across Europe and beyond.
- With 1,941 employees, UPSA is the largest private employer in Lot-et-Garonne and operates from its headquarters in Rueil-Malmaison. Our international footprint spans 63 countries, including Europe, French-speaking Africa, China, and Vietnam.
- As part of the Taisho Pharmaceutical Group since 2019, we are committed to public health and continued growth—expanding both our portfolio and our innovation capabilities. Recent strategic moves include partnerships with Nourished (personalized nutrition) and the acquisition of Serelys (women’s health), reinforcing our mission to offer effective, accessible self-care solutions.
- In September 2024, UPSA proudly earned B Corp certification, joining a select group of French healthcare pioneers recognized for high standards in social, environmental, and ethical responsibility.
👍👍👍 Beyond the resume, we are seeking a personality passionate about their profession, challenges, and also about human connections. 😊
UPSA is committed to responding to all applications for this position. UPSA guarantees fair treatment and equal opportunities in the applications and professional trajectories of its collaborators.
Diversity, inclusion, promotion of equal opportunities, and quality of work life are key focus areas of UPSA's policy. UPSA is convinced that diversity within the company is a true asset in the service of overall performance.