Senior Manager, Insights
Gaithersburg, MD - USA
Job Summary
TheInsightsSenior Manager & Pan-Franchise Projects Coordinator US OncologyLung Franchisegeneratesactionable insights that help shape brand strategy and tactics based on a combination of primary research and secondary data across customer segments HCP and Consumer. The Insights Senior Manager & Pan-Franchise Projects Coordinator uses sound market research. They apply strong analytical and critical thinking skills to guide brand teams in making key decisions. They inform brand performance and forecasts develop promotional tactics and build overall brand strategy. Theycoordinatepan-franchise projects on behalf of the Lung Team including enterprise AIsystemsandportfolio-widestandardization initiatives.Keys to success in this position are superlative communication consultative and influencing skills andastrong knowledgeofprimary market researchtechniquesand secondary data analysis.This is an individual contributor role responsibleforleadinginternalprojectsandexternalvendors.
This role reports to theIntegratedInsightsSenior Director for theLung Franchiseand sits withinUSIntegrated Insights-Oncology Business Excellenceorganization aninclusiveteam that partners with the US Oncology commercial organization to drive strategic decisions by providingobjective data-driveninsight generation and analytics.
Responsibilities:
Identify key business needs with collaborators and build research/analysis plans to deliver actionable insights to develop strategy collaborating closely with forecasting and analytics colleagues
Continuously assess priorities on market research/insight plansand execute market research projectswith minimal supervisionby leading external agency work;develop andmaintainmarket researchprojectbudget
Second only to Integrated InsightsSr. Director of a franchise in ability to translate insights results to inform forecasting assumptions and recommended strategic & tactical actions tobrandleadership
Apply AI tools to primary market researchexecution&analysis;driveassessment andadoptionof novel AI techniques
Build presentations that clearly and succinctly highlight the actionable insights combined with businessimplications&options
Compile analyze and visualize findings from secondary marketing and/or sales data (including identification andappropriate useof data sources) in partnership with Analytics colleagues
Coordinate insights metrics and benchmark tracking for the brand (e.g. ATU Chart Audit) conveying the perspectives of HCPs and consumers for the brand
LeadUS commercial competitive intelligence forrelevantlaunched / launching treatments providing insighttochangingmarket dynamicsandstrategic implications
Createtheintegrated insightspicturefor thebrandweaving togetherprimary market research secondary analysis and analyticsfromUSBusiness Excellencecolleagues
Manage data access for enterprise projects coordinating integration of AI systems and dashboarding/reporting updates on behalf of the Lung Franchise
Partner or equivalent experience with the Senior Director and other cross-functional leadership to continuously improve processes and system builds for optimal and efficient output enabling strategic decision-making
Leadership Capabilities:
Passion for Customers: Understands ones customers and uses that insight to provide value; Highly consultative with ability to build credibility and relationships with key collaborators.
Thinks Strategically:Strategic and critical thinking skills to quicklyidentifyandact on opportunities combining forethought with action.
Acts Decisively:Makes and acts on decisions quickly and effectively; Comfort with ambiguity and the courage to take smart risks to solve problems.
Works Collaboratively:Actively creates and promotes cross-boundary collaboration to achieve better business results.
Ability to influence:Strong communicationand influencing skills withdemonstratedability to develop and effectively presentsuccinct compelling reviews of business performance infused with insight and business implications/actions to be considered.
Drives Performance:Holds self and others accountable for the achievement of performance expectations. Builds an environment that enables others to perform at their best.
Essential Experience/Qualifications
Bachelors degree with a preference for a quantitative field (e.g. Engineering Data Science Statistics Math Economics Computer Science Operations Research)
4years ofexperienceatapharmaceutical/biotechnology manufacturer orworkingin the biopharmaceutical industry (e.g. management consulting market researchdata/analyticsinvestment banking)
2years of primary market research and analytical experience applyingvariedprimary research techniques and secondaryinformationanalysis
Proven ability to influence laterally and vertically
Strong understandingof primary market research tools and techniques
Experience with novel AI methodologies
Desired Experience/Qualifications
Advanceddegreein a quantitative fieldor Advanced Marketing Degree (e.g. MBA)
Experience synthesizing primary market research with analytics/secondary data tocreate a more robust understanding (e.g.commercialperformance tracking)
Insights launch experiencewith a new brand orindication
Experience working in Oncology
Experienceleadingcross-functional teams
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $ 122121 to $ positions offer eligibility for various incentivesan opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs paid time off (i.e. vacation holiday and leaves) as well as health dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
AstraZeneca isa global science-led patient-focused pharmaceutical are leading a revolution in oncology to redefine cancer care. Our bold ambition is toeliminatecancer as a cause of death.
This is an opportunity to join a team dedicatedto transforming the future ofoncology byputting patients first and following the science to bring next generation medicines to life.
Date Posted
05-Aug-2026Closing Date
18-Aug-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 Manager
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