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As the leader of our Data and Analytics team, you will guide a talented group of analysts and engineers in designing and scaling solutions that drive informed decision-making across the organization. You will set technical directions for modern analytics practices: modernizing our platform through Microsoft Fabric, reducing technical debt, and establishing consistent reporting standards that scale with the needs of the business. While you will lead with strategic influence, you will also partner closely with Business Unit leaders, technical teams, and global partners to embed analytics into the organization's most important initiatives.

You will balance direct contribution to BI and analytics development with the responsibilities of building and growing a high-performing team. You will mentor and develop talent, manage service requests alongside proactive modernization efforts, and translate complex business questions into technical solutions. Success in this role will require strong technical fundamentals, the ability to lead and develop people, and a forward-thinking approach to shaping the infrastructure, culture, and capabilities of analytics within Comfort Medical.

Major Areas of Accountability

Team Leadership, Development & Stakeholder Management

• Manage a team of Data Analysts and Engineers
• Hire, develop, and mentor analytics talent toward emerging leadership roles
• Foster a culture of analytics excellence and establish team standards for quality, documentation, and practices
• Balance reactive service requests with longer-term strategic initiatives
• Partner with Business Unit leaders and technical teams to communicate strategy, gather requirements, and translate business needs into technical solutions

Technical Leadership & Platform Strategy

• Lead modernization of the analytics platform, including migration toward Microsoft Fabric-based data engineering
• Reduce technical debt and drive adoption of best practices for data modeling and pipeline development
• Own the analytics technology stack roadmap in coordination with IT and Platform Enablement
• Establish and maintain data security, compliance, and governance practices aligned with HIPAA and healthcare regulations

Analytics Delivery & Execution

• Drive end-to-end analytics outcomes through both leadership and hands-on contribution, including designing scalable data models, building impactful dashboards, and developing analytical solutions for complex business problems
• Lead analytics workstreams for cross-functional projects, translating requirements into technical solutions
• Design and maintain enterprise data models, reports, and BI dashboards

Process Automation

• Identify, develop, and maintain process automation solutions using Power Automate and Power Apps to improve team efficiency and support operational initiatives
• Manage project scope, timelines, and feasibility for automation initiatives

Some travel may be required, up to 20%

Comfort Medical employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the MedTech Code of Conduct, and company policies.

Other job duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Data Science, or related field
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, or data analysis roles
• Demonstrated expertise with SQL and Power BI
• Experience in a regulated industry (healthcare, life sciences, financial services, etc.)
• Advanced SQL and Power BI expertise, including data modeling, visualization, and performance optimization
• Experience architecting scalable analytics solutions within modern data platforms (e.g., Fabric, Lakehouse, cloud ecosystems)
• Proven leader of high-performing teams, with experience developing talent and managing distributed resources
• Strong project management skills; experience working in Agile environments
• Strong business partnership skills, translating complex needs into impactful analytics solutions
• Knowledge of data governance, quality, and compliance (HIPAA / regulated environments)
• Ability to operate and balance workload across both strategic and operational priorities
• Hands-on, "player-coach" mindset with willingness to directly contribute to complex analytics work

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of direct team leadership or people management experience
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Analytics, or related field
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure data services, or modern cloud data engineering practices
• Proficiency in Python or R for data analysis and automation
• Experience with Power Automate or Power Apps for process automation
• Familiarity with ETL/data pipeline concepts and tools
• Project Management or Agile certification (Scrum Master, Product Owner, etc.)

  
  At Coloplast, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the contributions of our employees. Our total rewards package is designed to support your well-being, foster your professional growth, and ensure a healthy work-life balance. Here is some of what you can expect:

  • Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy. Plus, access to company sponsored wellness programs and mental health resources, paid leave of absence for qualifying events and generous paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.
  • Financial Security: A competitive 401(k) plan with company match that vest immediately, financial planning services to help you secure your future, and corporate discount programs for goods and services.
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, flexible work hours, and flexible work arrangement options to help you balance your personal and professional life may be available.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement through training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.
  • Recognition and Rewards: Recognition programs to celebrate achievements and contributions, including peer recognition, bonuses, awards, and special events.
  • Community and Culture: A supportive work environment where everyone feels valued and has a sense of belonging.  Participate in team-building activities, volunteer opportunities, and company-sponsored events. Sustainability strategy that outlines our ambitions for how to run our company in a more sustainable way.
  • Competitive Compensation:  The compensation range for this position is $102,202 - $153,304 . Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and/or incentives.

Comfort Medical provides an extensive selection of name brand catheter and ostomy supplies to thousands of customers nationwide. Our attention to detail, unmatched customer service, and dedication to helping our customers live happier, healthier lives are just a few of the many reasons we are one of the fastest growing catheter and ostomy supply companies in the nation!

Comfort Medical employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the Advamed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, and company policies.

Comfort Medical is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) which means we employ and promote individuals based on their merits, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, status with regards to public assistance or any other protected classification.

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