Principal Data Analyst, CDS Marketing

About the position We are looking for a Principal Data Analyst to support Boston Scientific's Cardiac Diagnostics Marketing team. This high-impact role is responsible for delivering actionable business insights that guide strategic decisions across the business. You will lead and execute complex analyses, build modern analytics tools, and serve as a key thought partner to Marketing, Sales, Finance, and IT stakeholders. This role will be central in shaping how data is captured, visualized, and applied to drive product and commercial strategies. You will manage the roadmap for leveraging internal data platforms and analytics tools that support evolving business needs. Strong data storytelling and cross-functional collaboration skills are essential to transforming complex data into strategic recommendations and performance insights. Responsibilities • Develop analytics solutions for the Cardiac Diagnostics franchise: Design, build, and implement modern analytics solutions using tools such as Power BI and cloud platforms, leveraging AI and machine learning where appropriate. • Collaborate cross-functionally: Work closely with Marketing Product Managers, Sales, Sales Operations, IT, and Finance to improve data processes, define KPIs, and ensure high data quality. • Create data narratives: Translate complex datasets into clear, compelling narratives that explain performance trends and future opportunities, enabling data-driven decision-making. • Manage data strategy: Oversee how data is captured, shared, and applied across the organization. Manage analytics tooling and platform use to meet evolving business needs. • Deliver data-driven recommendations: Guide strategic business and product roadmap decisions through insightful analysis and actionable recommendations. Requirements • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Finance, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience. • Minimum of 10 years' experience in analytics, with deep expertise in data visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau. • Strong SQL skills and a solid understanding of data warehousing and statistical data processing. • Familiarity with accounting and finance principles. • Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally. • Proven ability to apply advanced analytical techniques, continuous improvement tools, and structured problem-solving approaches. • Strong consulting skills and the ability to present complex findings in a business-relevant format. Nice-to-haves • Experience in the medical device or healthcare industry. • Demonstrated ability to translate data into business insights and influence strategy. • Experience sourcing and integrating data from external APIs and online resources. • Skilled in cleaning, transforming, and preparing imperfect datasets for analysis. • Understanding of Boston Scientific systems, including SAP, REX, and Dynamics. • Capable of managing information systems as well as performing complex analysis of current and new markets, sales performance, customer segmentation, and product mix. Apply tot his job