Why choose AstraZeneca Spain?
AstraZeneca Spain is a rising force in our global business. With headquarters in Madrid and our global hub in Barcelona, we’ve become an important international centre of excellence in the fight against critical disease. Boasting vibrant universities and business schools, the Barcelona ecosystem is a place where scientists can thrive. We attract a diverse workforce from across the globe, shining a beacon for innovation in a country that’s committed to clinical development.
We invite you to bring your talents to Barcelona where our respiratory medicine R&D and Global Marketing centre offers opportunities in R&D, IT, Commercial and HR. Or join us in Madrid and shape our growth in our BUs (Respiratory, Oncology & CVRM ), and a range of Corporate functions. Additionally, you can find sales roles throughout the country. Together, we’re contributing to a world-leading pipeline of therapeutics and delivering life-changing medicines to patients.
Who do we look for?
Calling all tech innovators, ownership takers, challenge seekers and proactive collaborators. At AstraZeneca Spain, breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. Alongside technical expertise, colleagues have the resilience, energy and collaborative mindset to change lanes, work with different teams and start projects from scratch.
Here, diverse minds and bold disruptors can meaningfully impact the future of healthcare using cutting-edge technology. Whether you join us in Madrid or Barcelona, you can make a tangible impact within a global biopharmaceutical company that invests in your future. Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day.
Success Profile
Ready to make an impact in your career? If you're passionate, growth-orientated and a true team player, we'll help you succeed. Here are some of the skills and capabilities we look for.
Diverse collaborators
This is a speak-up culture that values collaboration. You’ll proactively bring your unique perspectives, experiences and skills to the table and seek the same from others. With our international team composition and the need for fast-paced collaboration, you’ll always be building new connections with colleagues.
Cutting-edge innovators
When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that embraces digital technology and data to transform the way we work and the work we do. Every day, you’ll help make history, empowered to ignite your creativity and build something enduring.
Resilient trailblazers
Here, the answers aren’t always available. So, you’ll need to bring a fearless, self-starter mindset to navigate uncharted territories. You’ll harness your ceaseless energy to discover and make the necessary connections with colleagues to shape the future and achieve maximum impact.
Agile movers
Seize ownership and excel with autonomy to enjoy the constant rush of ground-breaking discovery. Your ability to anticipate sudden shifts and adapt swiftly will prove critical as you make your mark in an environment that rewards initiative and resilience.
Responsibilities
Location: Barcelona - Spain (3 days working from the office and 2 days working from home).
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases.
In Oncology, we are working to change the practice of medicine and redefine cancer care. Our ambition is to eliminate cancer as a cause of death through scientific leadership, innovative medicines and a deep understanding of the needs of patients and healthcare professionals.
AstraZeneca offers an inclusive, collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where colleagues are empowered to develop their expertise, challenge conventional thinking and make a meaningful contribution to patients and society.
About EUCAN Oncology
The EUCAN Oncology organisation brings together Europe and Canada to support the successful development, launch and commercialisation of AstraZeneca’s oncology portfolio.
The EUCAN Oncology Analytics & Insights function works closely with global, regional and country teams to generate the evidence, analysis and insights required to support strategic decision-making. The team provides a consistent regional view of market performance, customer engagement, business opportunities and risks across the portfolio.
The function supports key business activities including performance tracking, insight generation, forecasting, Mid-Term Planning and the preparation of quarterly and strategic business reviews.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an Associate Director, Regional Oncology Franchise Analyst to lead the Analytics & Insights agenda for AstraZeneca’s gastrointestinal oncology portfolio across Europe and Canada.
This role will provide the analytical and insight leadership required to support the regional tumour team, country organisations, commercial functions and global stakeholders. The successful candidate will establish a coherent framework for performance measurement and insight generation across the gastrointestinal oncology portfolio, ensuring that markets and senior leaders have access to relevant, reliable and actionable information.
The role will combine strategic thinking, analytical expertise, market understanding and stakeholder leadership. It will require the ability to translate complex data and research findings into clear implications for business decisions, while ensuring alignment between regional and global approaches.
Candidate Focus and Challenge – Job Description
As the Associate Director, Insights & Analytics – EUCAN Oncology, Gastrointestinal Cancers, you will lead the regional generation and application of insights to support strategic decision-making, performance management and business planning across Europe and Canada. You will work closely with global, regional and country teams to ensure that analysis and research translate into clear, actionable recommendations.
Your key responsibilities will be:
Insights, Analytics and Customer Insights
- Lead regional insight generation and Analytics & Insights for gastrointestinal oncology across Europe and Canada, translating analysis and research from multiple sources into actionable recommendations that inform strategy, performance tracking and business decisions for regional and country teams.
- Build a strong understanding of gastrointestinal oncology, including clinical practice, treatment pathways, customer needs and market dynamics, bridging from the clinical development through to commercialization.
- Develop pre- and post-launch research plans that address priority business questions, and manage external research providers from design and selection through delivery, quality assurance and communication of findings.
- Define the regional performance framework and KPIs, aligned with global standards, and interpret performance data to provide actionable insights for cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain dashboards that enable consistent performance tracking across EUCAN markets.
Business Planning, Forecasting and Reviews
- Coordinate Analytics & Insights input to Mid-Term Planning and asset- and indication-level forecasting, supporting transparent, evidence-based assumptions aligned with regional and global positions.
- Prepare and present analysis and recommendations for key business reviews, launch rediness reviews and brand planning.
- Provide objective quantitative analyses and lead business case development to identify key opportunities and address critical business issues for the brand and/or therapeutic area.
- Partner with global, regional and country teams to align planning outputs and translate insights into clear actions.
Stakeholder and Matrix Leadership
- Act as the regional Analytics & Insights partner for gastrointestinal oncology, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Europe and Canada at country, regional and global level.
- Lead through influence, aligning stakeholders around common methodologies, priorities, assumptions and recommendations without direct line-management responsibility.
- Coordinate work across global, regional and country teams to support efficient delivery, consistent standards and effective use of internal and external resources.
Capability and Continuous Improvement
- Improve analytical and research approaches, reporting efficiency and the use of insights, while maintaining high standards of quality, transparency and compliance.
- Maintain professional development in analytics, forecasting, market research, business case development and gastrointestinal oncology
Candidate Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or above in a science or mathematics discipline
- 5 years’ experience in a similar analytical or RWE role within pharmaceuticals or consulting
- Primary market research experience
- Ability to use data and analysis to identify key trends and insights.
- Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally.
- Advanced communication skills in both presenting data and understanding/interpreting business questions.
- Current or previous oncology experience is required.
Desirable Requirements:
- PhD in Scientific or mathematical discipline
- Experience in gastrointestinal oncology or one or more relevant gastrointestinal tumour areas.
- Previous experience working across multiple countries.
- Experience coordinating forecasting, planning and business-review processes.
- Experience managing external research agencies and strategic suppliers.
Date Posted
09-nov-2026Closing Date
23-nov-2026AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Reasons to Join
Thomas Mathisen
There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines.
Christine Recchio
Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before.
Stephanie Ling
There are a lot of reasons why I enjoy working in AstraZeneca, my colleagues being one of them. My team members and the managers have provided a great deal of guidance in helping me to be more confident in my daily work.
What we offer
We're driven by our shared values of serving people, society and the planet. Our people make this possible, which is why we prioritise diversity, inclusivity, balance and sustainability. Discover what a career at AstraZeneca could mean for you.
An award-winning company
We're passionate about being a great place to work, and 84% of our employees would recommend us as an employer. We've been recognised as a Top Employer in Spain, an EFR Family Responsible Business, and we achieved third place in Forbes Spain's Top 50 Best Places to Work list.
Inclusive environment
Diversity and inclusion are embedded in everything we do, and our different views, experiences and strengths enrich our culture. There's no salary gap at AstraZeneca, and the number of female employees has increased by four per cent over the last three years. We've also made all positions fully accessible.
Work-life balance
Your wellbeing means a lot to us, and we're here to support you through all of life's ups and downs. That's why we offer an unpaid leave policy, annual leave, reduced-hours timetables and a host of benefits, including a retirement plan, long service award, and health and travel insurance.
Sustainability initiatives
We're committed to harnessing the power of science to become a more sustainable business. We've reduced our carbon footprint by over 9,000 kg of CO2 over the last two years, and we lead the European GoGreen Project, which aims to introduce environmentally friendly options in our fleet of corporate vehicles.
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