Hybrid Lead Analyst, Data

at BenchSci

• Job title: Lead Analyst, Data
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: SQL, Tableau
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Toronto, Canada

About the role

• Lead Business Analyst focusing on data analytics and business intelligence at BenchSci. Collaborating across teams to define and drive analytical strategy for informed decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Define the data analytics strategy for BenchSci, overseeing the development and execution of core projects, and establishing governance for documentation and code changes.
• Lead the implementation and optimization of all analytical tools, ensuring our data stack is robust, scalable, and aligned with business goals.
• Propose and lead strategic analytical initiatives, defining key results that directly address core business challenges and contribute to company objectives.
• Establish and evangelize analysis methodologies, reporting standards, and data visualization best practices across the organization.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate high-level business questions into detailed measurement plans, KPIs, and actionable outputs.
• Oversee complex analytical tasks, including data modeling in dbt, event creation in Heap, code reviews in GitHub, data source management, and quality assurance.
• Lead the hiring and professional development of the data analyst team, providing mentorship, performance feedback, and guidance on project execution and skill development.
• Present and articulate complex insights and recommendations to executive leadership and diverse audiences with clarity and conviction.
• Strategically manage project timelines and resource allocation, balancing proactive initiatives with ad-hoc requests to meet business needs.
• Collaborate with senior leaders across marketing, sales, customer success, and operations to understand their strategic needs and identify opportunities to enhance our data offerings.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in data analytics, with a significant portion in a senior role.
• Proven track record of mentoring a team of data analysts.
• Expertise in translating complex business objectives into a strategic technical roadmap.
• Strong project management and leadership skills, with a history of delivering high-impact projects.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and deep experience with data modeling in dbt.
• Experience with Github and establishing robust change control processes.
• Extensive experience with web analytics/tracking tools like Heap.
• Expert knowledge of business intelligence and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker).
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A passion for driving analytical excellence and establishing best practices across an organization.

Benefits

• A great compensation package that includes BenchSci equity options
• A robust  vacation policy plus an additional vacation day every year
• Company closures for 14 more days throughout the year
• Flex time for sick days, personal days, and religious holidays
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Annual learning & development budget
• A one-time home office set-up budget to use upon joining BenchSci
• An annual lifestyle spending account allowance
• Generous parental leave benefits with a top-up plan or paid time off options
• The ability to save for your retirement coupled with a company match!