Associate Principal, Business Analyst
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Job Location:
Durham, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in transforming demand forecasting within BioPharma ClinOps As an Associate Principal Business Analyst youll be at the forefront of developing testing and implementing FTE demand algorithms using PLANIT our enterprise project management tool. Collaborate closely with stakeholders across BioPharma ClinOps to ensure alignment with organizational productivity initiatives and drive impactful changes in ways of working.
Accountabilities:
In this dynamic role youll deliver value by managing the BAU process for ongoing review and refinement of functional FTE demand algorithms. Youll develop and manage a roadmap of planned deliveries ensuring alignment with scorecard objectives and functional needs. Your expertise will ensure that FTE BioPharma ClinOps demand in PLANIT (PLANISWARE Enterprise project management tool) aligns with the current organizational structure and is driven by reliable forecast algorithms. Youll also ensure the impact of productivity initiatives is realized in our demand forecasting while delivering documentation communication and training to support ongoing changes.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- University degree at Bachelor level in a scientific or business discipline
- 5-10 years of project/portfolio/resource management in a Clinical Development environment
- Broad drug development experience in a matrix environment
- Minimum 5 years of working experience and understanding of business planning and capacity management process
- Ability to look for and champion more efficient and effective methods/processes
- Goal oriented and ability to drive performance
- Experience in converting organizational needs into demand algorithms
- Experience in developing demand algorithms for Clinical Development
- Strong data modelling skills and the ability to transform data into forms easily understood by others
- The ability to balance tact patience and persistence with the need to move improvements at speed
- Strong organizational skills to move multiple functions through the improvement processes at different speeds based upon their level of understanding and complexity of their business
- Expert knowledge of PLANIT (PLANISWARE Enterprise project management tool) and demand algorithms
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Advanced degree
- Business relationship management skills
- Accredited/Certified in Project Management tools/systems
- Proven ability with enterprise project management systems
When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were 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 youll be part of a team that tackles complex challenges head-on empowered to innovate and experiment. With access to extensive capabilities and a comprehensive pipeline youll engage in diverse projects across the drug development process. Our supportive yet challenging environment fosters continuous learning and improvement driving us towards groundbreaking solutions that make a tangible difference in patients lives.
Ready to take on this exciting challenge Apply now and be part of our journey to transform healthcare!
Date Posted
20-Feb-2026Closing Date
19-Mar-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:
IC
Key Skills
- Computer Science
- Economics
- JSP
- Access
- Excel
- Testscript
- Jira
- Project Management
- Scrum
- Sharepoint
- Java
- XML
- JSON
- Data Analysis
- XSLT
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
