Head, GlobalUS Insights, Analytics and Forecasting

AstraZeneca is a global scienceled biopharmaceutical company committed to pushing the boundaries of science to deliver lifechanging medicines. We are seeking a seasoned transformational leader to serve as the Global & US Head of Insights Analytics & Forecasting.

In this role you will shape how AstraZeneca makes highstakes investment decisions across an evolving portfolio. With a rare dual remit spanning Global and US you will integrate inputs from US operations global functions and regional/marketing company teams into a unified authoritative single source of truth. As a trusted partner to senior executives you will anticipate needs orchestrate integrated insights analytics and forecasting and turn complexity into clarity that guides therapyarea strategies and enterprisewide decisions. Leading from the front you will build futureready capabilities inspire highperforming teams and drive the commercial transformation that will define AZs competitive edge over the next decade.

Accountabilities:

• Lead Global and US insights analytics and forecasting to inform long mid and nearterm plans early investment choices lifecycle strategy and quarterly reviews.
• Translate complex analytics into clear strategic options and tradeoffs for senior stakeholders.
• Oversee industryleading insight programs that combine primary research secondary data and competitive intelligence to surface unmet needs and patientjourney drivers.
• Ensure all research meets compliance and ethical standards and generates actionable findings for portfolio and brand decisions.
• Own transparent patientbased revenue models that guide portfolio and investment decisions and align with clinical and commercial strategies.
• Drive innovation (predictive modeling and automated insight extraction) and embed these capabilities into decision making.
• Integrate Global strategy US priorities and Regional market dynamics into a cohesive view; create feedback loops so each informs the other and resolve tensions when they arise.
• Run an agile operating model with clear prioritization and resource allocation; manage budgets and vendor partners deciding when to build inhouse vs. outsource.
• Inspire develop and retain a geographically dispersed team; foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• BSc/BA degree in business or related discipline
• 8 years of experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries including 5 years in commercial market access or insights analytics or forecasting with global and US
• Extensive People management experience
• Experience building and optimizing teams and commercial capabilities

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Advanced degree preferred (e.g. MBA MPH PharmD PhD)
• Proven success leading large geographically dispersed teams (40 direct and indirect reports) through transformation and growth
• Experience in therapy areas aligned with AstraZenecas Biopharmaceutical division

Why AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change we seize it and make it happen because any opportunity no matter how small can be the start of something big. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means were opening new ways to work pioneering groundbreaking methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested Come and join our journey.

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