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Job Title - Analyst - ForecastingCareer Level - C2Location: Manyata Tech Park, BangaloreShift: 2 PM -11 PM IST, Hybrid (3 days a week in office)About AstraZenecaAstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most serious disease. But we\xe2\x80\x99re more than one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.Who we are:The Global Business Service (GBS) team sits within Finance at AstraZeneca and is a dynamic and results-oriented environment and provides a range of enterprise-wide services. We dare to change the way we work by freeing up the business to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. We aim to do this by freeing up time, freeing up money, protecting AZ\xe2\x80\x99s value and providing new capabilities.What we do:A trusted partner to the business, we\xe2\x80\x99re on a mission to make AstraZeneca more agile, efficient and effective. Through our hybrid model of in-house delivery centers and service towers across the globe, we\xe2\x80\x99re reimagining how we work. Here we drive new ways of working and operating models, process simplification and innovative solutions, whilst ensuring that automation and data is at the heart of everything.How we do it:Be part of a team building a community. We interact with diverse cultures and perspectives and are united by our sense of belonging. This is the place to learn and grow together.Why we love it:As a growing multi-national company, there\xe2\x80\x99s so much potential to develop. Embrace opportunities at a global business that\xe2\x80\x99s facing new and varied challenges. This is the place to build an exemplary, international CV.A fun place to be, we\xe2\x80\x99re creating community hubs that build partnerships, not just working relationships.We\xe2\x80\x99re on an exciting journey to take our team to the next stage. This is the place to leave a legacy behind.About the roleThe Global Analytics & Insights mission is to improve the quality of the decisions taken on our assets and across our Disease Areas through the provision of excellent market, customer, and competitor analytics. This role will focus on supporting the analytics and forecast for oncology products.Responsibilities:Support forecast modelling, performance report and data analysis under the direction of GA&I Senior Analysts, Associate Directors, and Directors. Specifically:Update forecast model assumptions and utilize the forecast model to generate scenarios and sensitivities under guidance.Extract key forecast drivers into required reporting templates and support the development of business review materials.Provide analysis on forecast assumption changes over time, and variances between global and marketing company assumptions.Develop a good understanding of the way oncology patients are treated and move through the treatment pathway by stage and line of therapy, to make informed updates to forecasting models and guidance.Support data consolidation from various primary and secondary sources and contribute to the development of tumour level forecast guidance from global on epi number, treatment assumptions, share assumptions for key classes, DoT etc.Essential for the roleBachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or above in a science or mathematics discipline2-3 years of forecasting experience in pharma industry or consulting sphereExperience in advanced forecasting, performance reporting, primary and secondary data analysisAdvanced proficiency in Excel, strong numerical and analytical skillsExcellent communication skills, both spoken and written.Current or previous oncology experience is required.DesirableExperience of working with a pharma product close to launch or post-launchRWE analysis experience (e.g. claim data analysis, ATU analysis).WHY JOIN US?We\xe2\x80\x99re a network of high-reaching self-starters who contribute to something far bigger. We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering premier technology and data solutions.We\xe2\x80\x99re not afraid to take ownership and run with it. Empowered with unrivalled freedom. Put simply, it\xe2\x80\x99s because we make a significant impact. Everything we do matters.SO, WHAT\xe2\x80\x99S NEXT?Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good, because we\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear from you! Click the link to apply and we\xe2\x80\x99ll be in touch as soon as we can.WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedInWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Date Posted 29-May-2024Closing Date 29-Jun-2024AstraZeneca 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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