Senior Specialist, Business Strategy
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Job Location:
Durham, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
AstraZenecas end-to-end aggregated planning unifies portfolio and study needs into one integrated view to help deliver 20 new medicines by 2030 while reducing waste. It sharpens prioritization flags risks earlier accelerates tradeoffs and aligns clinical demand and supply with scenario visibility on timelines inventory and service levelsmaking planning data consistent accessible and actionable.
Within R&D the Operational Data Strategy (ODS) team powers this at scale. Were hiring a Senior Specialist Business Strategy to support E2E Aggregated Planning by building trusted Power BI decision productsgoverned semantic models intuitive UX/UI and summary analytics. Reporting to the Strategic Analytics & Enablement Lead and partnering with E2E planning leads youll own highquality dashboards that drive adoption and clarity while modeling critical thinking a growth mindset grit and resilience.
In this role you will
Build and evolve Power BI decision productsintuitive dashboards and governed semantic modelswith strong UX/UI accessibility performance and reliable data storytelling.
Translate business needs into reusable datasets and consistent definitions/calculations; partner with data engineering to ensure data readiness scalable architecture and clear documentation.
Deliver timely accurate analyses and executiveready visuals for decision forums; state assumptions and limitations recommend actions and adapt content based on stakeholder feedback.
Apply structured problem solving: frame hypotheses align plans to scope and timelines and refine as new information emerges while staying focused on clinical operations priorities.
Uphold quality and governance across BI: versioning change control documentation accessibility performance testing and reproducibility; manage delivery endtoend with transparent progress reporting.
Enable adoption and value: train users provide guidance on optimal use of dashboards and datasets share best practices and champion consistent evidencebased decisions.
Education Qualifications Skills and Experience
Essential
Bachelors degree in analytics computer science information systems design engineering or a related discipline with at least 3 years related experience
Demonstrated expertise in Power BI and BI applications with strong UX/UI design skills; proficiency in semantic modeling and DAX for governed datasets.
Experience developing complex analyses and decisionsupport products in business and/or scientific domains.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; able to articulate insights limitations and tradeoffs clearly for different audiences.
Strong experience with UX/UI design principles accessibility performance optimization and data storytelling for decision support.
Desired
Familiarity with database systems (SQL and NoSQL) ETL pipelines cloud environments and software development practices that support reproducibility and version control.
Experience working in Agile delivery environments and exposure to governance frameworks for BI product lifecycle and change management.
Are you interested in working at AZ apply today!
AstraZenecais an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing.
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Date Posted
20-Dec-2025Closing Date
04-Jan-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and furtherance of that mission we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Data Visualization
- Tableau
- Customer Segmentation
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Investment Banking
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Modeling
- Customer relationship management
- Management Consulting
- Google Suite
- Analytics
About Company
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, ... View more
