Franchise Analytics Director - U.S Oncology

AstraZeneca•Gaithersburg, MD

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to deliver the value and potential of our groundbreaking pipeline? As the Franchise Analytics Director, US Oncology, you will lead a team of 3-4 direct reports to drive analytics excellence across multiple tumors and multiple brands, and will further sit on the Analytics, Data, and Reporting (ADR) Leadership Team, providing enhanced visibility and influence across this critical function within US Oncology. This role will be influential in brand strategy development, market characterization, and brand optimization, and a critical owner of driving commercial efficiency to improve our inline assets and accelerate launches. This role reports to the Sr. Director, Analytics, Data & Reporting function within US Oncology’s Oncology Business Excellence department, an inclusive team that partners with the US Oncology commercial organization to drive strategic decisions by providing objective, data-driven insight generation and analytics. When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we spark 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. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual local flexibility. Why AstraZeneca? At AstraZeneca's Oncology Business Unit, we are fundamentally changing the way cancer is treated through innovation. We turn our pipeline into reality for more patients, bringing novel and transformative medicine to market. Our pipeline is one of the deepest and broadest in the industry, with innovative science and life-changing medicines to work on today and in the future. We believe in co-creation, harnessing our diverse strengths, and sharing best practices to build the future of our business and industry, together. Ready to make your mark on the healthcare ecosystem? Apply now and join us in building the next wave of Oncology! AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, with a preference for a quantitative field
5+ years of experience working in the life sciences industry
5+ years of analytics, statistics, or data science experience in the life sciences
Deep expertise with multiple APLD sources (Claims, Electronic Health Records)
AI centric, with an ability to define and drive AI projects that ultimate enhance analytics efficiency and drive enhanced depth of insights
Mentoring junior team members
Excellent skills in collaborating with and presenting results to end-user clients/stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Advanced Quantitative Degree in a related subject or Advanced Marketing Degree
Expertise in at least one data analysis language (R, or Python)
Direct experience with implementing BI visualization tools (PowerBI, Tableau, Qlik, MicroStrategy, etc.)
Experience working in Oncology
Project / Program management expertise
People management experience – either direct manager, or manager of vendor teams

Responsibilities

Synthesize complex data to derive critical insights for brand performance & underlying drivers to inform commercial strategic decision-making.
Manage large-scale datasets and conduct sophisticated quantitative data analyses
Lead the design and delivery of actionable recommendations through compelling, succinct storytelling and impactful data visualization
Apply advanced analytics approaches to deepen our understanding of disease states, treatment landscapes, and patient journeys.
Serve as an expert resource on the scope, interpretation, and nuances of internal secondary data
Scope, prioritize, and negotiate projects across the franchise.
Design and manage projects, with hands-on execution by other Analytics team members (internal or external agency), and communicating results
Lead highly complex projects with only limited guidance and provide regular guidance to more junior Analytics Managers
Identify and promote innovate analytics approaches and best practices across the franchise, including direct incorporation of advanced AI capabilities

Benefits

Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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