Global Insights & Forecasting Director Early Assets & Business Development, R&I

Introduction to role:
Are you ready to turn early science into confident business decisions that shape the future of respiratory and immunology Can you translate complex data into clear choices that accelerate investment and impact for patients As Director Global Early Asset & Business Development within our Insights Analytics & Forecasting team you will guide decision-making from pre-clinical through Phase 3 preparation and in-licensing turning signals into strategy and strategy into action.

You will partner closely with Early Commercial Finance Market Access Medical and Business Development to bring forward decision-grade forecasts and market perspectives ahead of critical a global environment that is embracing predictive analytics automation and responsible AI you will raise the bar on speed clarity and rigorhelping the enterprise place smarter bets and build a winning R&I portfolio.

Accountabilities:
- Early Forecasting Leadership: Build and refine early forecasts and scenarios across epidemiology market adoption competitive events and policy shifts to inform stage-gate decisions and resource allocation.
- Patient-Based Modelling: Construct patient-based forecast models that synthesize primary and secondary inputs and benchmark internal and external analogs to guide investment cases.
- Investment Case Support: Deliver commercial diligence and market models for in-licensing partnerships and acquisitions translating risk-adjusted scenarios and NPVs into clear recommendations.
- Governance and Storytelling: Prepare decision-oriented narratives for governance reviews executive updates portfolio prioritization and opportunity assessments that illuminate trade-offs and strategic implications.
- Executive Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders by explaining forecast drivers model changes competitive signals and what it means for pipeline and deal strategy.
- Therapeutic Area Strategy: Contribute as a core member of the Disease Strategy Team informing R&I strategy with insights on unmet need market evolution and patient pathways.
- Research Oversight: Design and oversee vendor-led qualitative and quantitative market research that directly informs investment decisions and therapeutic area strategy.
- AI-Enabled Innovation: Identify and embed advanced machine learning generative AI agentic workflows and automation to improve speed insight quality explainability and scalability.
- Data and Model Governance: Champion robust model documentation responsible AI practices and transparent assumptions to build confidence enable auditability and manage risk.

Essential Skills/Experience:
- Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred (MBA MS or PhD in a relevant quantitative scientific or life-sciences discipline)
- 6 years of relevant experience in pharma biotech or consulting focused on forecasting early-stage pipeline strategy or commercial market insights; experience supporting business development a plus
- Strong scientific and business acumen
- Scientific agility to delve into new indications modalities and biological targets
- Comfort with NPV risk-adjusted forecasting scenarios and sensitivity testing for investment cases
- Strong understanding of key commercial drivers market access dynamics pricing reimbursement and policy factors particularly in the US and major global markets
- Clear concise communicator who turns complex data into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders and governance.
- Demonstrated ability to build trust and alignment across global and US stakeholders.

Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Therapeutic area expertise in respiratory/immunology
- Experience designing and leading qualitative and quantitative primary market research
- Familiarity with secondary and syndicated data sources medical claims EHR/EMR IQVIA Rx and sales data and proficiency interpreting large longitudinal patient-level datasets
- Change leadership: builds adoption for new tools processes and ways of working across cross-functional stakeholders and geographies
- Experience using AI agents workflow automation or digital productivity tools to simplify insight generation reporting and stakeholder communication
- Strong curiosity growth mindset and high learning agility

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.

Why AstraZeneca:

Join an ambitious fast-moving company that is investing in digital analytics and automation to unlock smarter faster decisions that directly impact patients. Here you will work across boundariesputting diverse experts together to spark bold ideaswhile applying predictive analytics and responsible AI to real portfolio and deal choices. We value kindness alongside ambition and back our people with the tools coaching and global network to learn at pace challenge the status quo and translate insight into enterprise-scale outcomes. Your contribution will power better choices today and help deliver life-changing medicines sooner.

Call to Action:
If you are ready to turn early asset uncertainty into clarity and momentum step into this role and help shape the next chapter of respiratory and immunology innovation.