Hi, I’m Ecem! I’m an MSc student in Health Data Science with a background in chemistry and pharma industry. I’m Turkish but based in Barcelona on a full work permit and available for full-time roles, no sponsorship needed. Have a look at my background below!

Education

  • Universitat Rovira i Virgili, MSc. Health Data Science — Barcelona, Spain (2025 – present)
  • Bogazici University, BSc. Chemistry — Istanbul, Turkey (2017 – 2024)

Experience

Data Analytics Specialist, Sanofi (Feb 2024 – June 2024)
• Led the transition of 12 manual Excel reports to an automated Power BI platform, cutting reporting time by 60% and improving data accuracy to 98%.
• Trained 30 sales representatives on Power BI and delivered data-driven insights to non-technical stakeholders, improving data processing efficiency by 40%.
• Worked with IQVIA, Qlik Sense, and IBM Cognos Analytics to support data-driven decision-making.

Business Insights & Data Analytics Intern, Sanofi (Jan 2023 – Feb 2024)
• Contributed to migrating 10 Excel reports to Power BI, reducing report generation time by 40%.
• Analyzed monthly sales performance across Turkey, delivering insights that improved sales effectiveness by 15% over three quarters.
• Prepared and presented executive-level KPI reports, contributing to a 20% reduction in project turnaround time.

Process Development Intern, Sanofi (Apr 2022 – Jan 2023)
• Managed Excel-based tracking systems for 10 concurrent projects, reducing reporting errors by 40%.
• Supported production protocol development and validation studies within a regulated pharma environment.

R&D Analytics Development Intern, Sanofi (Aug 2022 – Sept 2022)
• Mandatory lab internship completed as part of the BSc. Chemistry program.

Undergraduate Student Researcher, Bogazici University (Oct 2022 – Jan 2023)
Aviyente Research Group - Computational Chemistry
• Conducted computational chemistry research using Spartan, studying molecular interactions between chitosan and hyaluronic acid under varying salt conditions.

Skills

  • Languages: Python, R, SQL, Advanced Excel
  • Tools: Power BI, Qlik Sense, IBM Cognos Analytics, IQVIA platforms
  • Other: Data visualization, reporting automation, statistical analysis

Certifications

• Curso de Español (B1 MECR / CEFR), Universitat Pompeu Fabra (2026)
• Data or Specimens Only Research, CITI Program (2025)
• Conflict of Interest, CITI Program (2025)
• Diplôme D’études En Langue Française (Delf B1), Institut Français (2015)