Job Description

Job Title: Associate Data AnalystCareer Level - C2Introduction to roleYou will be responsible for providing analytical expertise to the Commercial Organization, driving strategic and operational excellence. This is a hands-on analytical role where you will act as a proactive internal consultant to a specific brand team. The Brand Analytics Associate will support and design commercial solutions, enabling data-driven decisions based on rigorous analysis and the best available information. A high level of proficiency in syndicated and custom, primary, and secondary data, for both predictive and prescriptive analytics is required. The Brand Analytics Associate will coordinate the understanding of various datasets, design and implement analytical solutions in support of Business Opportunities, Customer Segmentation & Targeting, HCP & Patient Opportunity Identification, Patient & Prospective Analytics among other business-critical analyses. This role works closely with Marketing, Medical, Market Access, Sales, Forecasting, and other Commercial Operations business partners.In addition to analytical skills, you should have excellent communication skills with a demonstrated track record of effective business partnership as demonstrated by material business impact and influencing.Accountabilities

• Continuously evaluate new quantitative analysis methods and technologies.
• Develop a deep understanding of internal customers' data and analytical needs focusing on the customer-facing model leadership.
• Champion the use of local customer insight in strategic and resourcing decisions across the business.
• Support, maintain and deliver Analytics Reports in BAU to the respective collaborators.
• Maintain tight Turn Around Times and at most quality as per agreed SLA.
• Support the development and deployment of such capabilities across the organization.
• Instill a culture of continuous improvement, testing, and deployment of new capabilities for the business.
• Develop innovative analytical practices to create and sustain competitive advantage.
• Access appropriate information via a variety of tools and sources.
• Summarize and present findings through various communication channels.
• Apply deeper technical skills and knowledge that is shared across the functional area (e.g., deep knowledge of key data sets, modeling capabilities, etc.).
• Demonstrate a high level of understanding of the points of integration of our work and that of our colleagues.
• Monitor the external environment to stay up to date on leading analytic capabilities, both within and outside of pharma, which can be applied within the organization.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Quantitative Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree from an accredited college or university is required in one of the following or related fields: Engineering, Operations Research, Management Science, Economics, Statistics, Applied Math, Computer Science or Data Science. An advanced degree is preferred (Masterxe2x80x99s, MBA or PhD).
• 1+ years of experience in application of methods and procedures on large and disparate datasets.
• 1+ years of recent experience with PySpark, Python, R, SQL.

- Experience in MS Office products - Excel and PowerPoint skills required.

• Working knowledge on platforms like DataBricks.
• Working knowledge of data visualization xe2x80x93 PowerBI, MicroStrategy, Tableau, Qlikview, D3js or similar tools.
• Expertise in managing and analyzing a range of large, transactional databases is required.
• Ability to derive, summarize and communicate insights from analyses.
• Organization and time management skills.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a significant number of business leaders and cross-functional business partners.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strategic and critical thinking with the ability to engage, build and maintain credibility with Commercial Leadership Team.
• Experience using Big Data is a plus. Exposure to SPARK is desirable.
• Excellent Analytical and Problem-Solving ability. Should be able to grasp new concepts quickly.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.At AstraZeneca, our work has a direct impact on patients by transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak by combining brand new science with leading digital technology platforms and data. Join us at a crucial stage of our journey in becoming a digital and data-led enterprise. Here you can innovate, take ownership, and explore new solutions in a dynamic environment that encourages lifelong learning.Ready to make an impact? Apply now!Date Posted 25-Mar-2025Closing Date 28-Mar-2025AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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