Business Analyst, Global Pricing Implementation

Introduction to role:

This role is based in Barcelona, with an on-site commitment of three days a week. Fluency in English is required.

Are you ready to make a positive impact in a team where it means more? As a Business Analyst for Global Pricing Implementation (GPI), you'll be at the heart of driving creative pricing solutions to ensure patient access to our medicines globally. You'll support the three GPI teams—GMAP, OMAP, and RDU International—by being their primary IT point of contact. This role is all about collaboration, innovation, and making a difference.

Accountabilities:

In this dynamic role, you'll work closely with both the Market Access IT Support Team and the GPI teams. You'll be considered an integral member of these teams, requiring excellent technical reporting skills and a deep understanding of the pricing and access environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

Operational:
- Providing "Tier 1" technical support for PRICE-related queries, diagnosing incidents before escalating to Model N.
- Leading regular support calls with GPI teams and Model N.
- Verifying incident responses from Model N before communicating resolutions to GPI teams.
- Keeping work-procedures up to date.

Project:
- Coordinating planning, testing, releases, and communication between Business and Model N for yearly application upgrades.
- Managing testing, training, and communication for Commercial IT projects related to GPI.
- Acting as the first point of contact with other IT parts for projects impacting GPI.

Business Analysis:
- Understanding the PRICE system's modules used by GPI and providing best practice guidance.
- Organizing regular "ways of working" calls with GPI to share learning and harmonize processes.
- Identifying opportunities to enhance PRICE and related systems, proposing solutions for capability gaps.
- Documenting requirements for enhancements or new capabilities in groomed user-stories.

Essential Skills/Experience:
- Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience and liaise effectively within the IT team.
- Engagement, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience of virtual collaboration.
- Experience of working with and managing third party suppliers/vendors
- Bachelor’s Degree or similar required.
- Experience of working with complex integrated systems, using creative and strategic thinking to deliver exceptional results. 

Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Knowledge and understanding of the Model N GPM Platform.
- Knowledge and understanding of pricing and market access principles and environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of Power BI.
- Knowledge and understanding of core AI tools.
- Formal certification in business analysis.
- Experience of working in a global organization with complex/geographical co-text.
- Practical usage of Agile Methodology.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're 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, we are driven by our commitment to deliver accelerated growth and make people's lives better. Our inclusive community supports each other on our journeys, backed by personal dedication and out-of-the-box thinking. We thrive in an intense environment, seeking new challenges and solutions. With opportunities for global careers and great rewards, AstraZeneca is where you can broaden your knowledge and skills while making a meaningful impact on society.

Ready to step up and lead in a place where you can drive outcomes forward? Apply now to join our team!

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AstraZeneca 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.