Senior Data Analyst

Job Title: Senior Data Analyst

Career Level: D1

Introduction to role

Are you ready to lead the charge in data management excellence? As a Senior Data Analyst, you'll be instrumental in driving operational and technical proficiency for the US BBU. Your role is crucial in ensuring data accuracy and efficiency, supporting key business functions to achieve strategic goals. You'll bridge the gap between business collaborators and IT, translating sophisticated needs into actionable data solutions that enhance decision-making. Your analytical prowess will guide the development of innovative data products, influencing business strategy and fostering collaboration across teams. With a focus on leadership, you'll mentor a team of data professionals, encouraging continuous improvement and innovation. Are you prepared to deliver clear, actionable insights and drive business transformation?

Accountabilities

• Provide operational and technical support for US BBU data management activities – data quality management, business process workflows, and data management needs for downstream applications and tools.
• Fix and triage operational issues related to data processing, business user queries, data investigation, and ad-hoc analytics.
• Perform data validation, reconciliation, and basic ad-hoc analyses to support business teams.
• Act as a liaison between Commercial/Medical collaborators and IT for customer concerns and issue resolution.
• Assist in handling access, user roles, and updates across platforms like Sharp.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Quantitative bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required in one of the following or related fields: Engineering, Operations Research, Management Science, Economics, Statistics, Applied Math, Computer Science or Data Science. An advanced degree is preferred (Master's, MBA or PhD).
• Proficient in PBI, PowerApps [development & fix], SQL, Python, Databricks, and AWS S3 operations.
• Strong understanding of data governance, privacy standards, and operational best practices.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with consistent record to develop and efficiently.
• Experience working in a business support or operational data management environment.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Define and document detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and non-functional requirements for the data products.
• Engage with cross-functional collaborators to understand their requirements, difficulties, and expectations.
• Advocate for a user-centric design approach, ensuring that the data products are intuitive, accessible, and meet the needs of the target users.
• Collaborate with the development team to plan and implement agile sprints, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality features.
• Supervise the data product ecosystem’s Business architecture, design, and development.
• Supervise industry trends and standard processes in data product development and management.
• Collaborate closely with business collaborators to understand their requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Supervise the end-to-end development lifecycle of the data products, from conceptualisation to deployment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a significant number of business leaders and cross-functional business partners.
• Present succinct, compelling reviews of independently developed analyses infused with insight and business implications/actions to be considered.
• Strategic and critical thinking with the ability to engage, build and maintain credibility with Commercial Leadership Team.
• Strong organizational skills and time management; ability to handle diverse range of simultaneous projects.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Knowledge of AZ brand and Science.
• Experience of working with multiple 3rd party providers, including information technology partners.
• Strategic and critical thinking with the ability to engage, build and maintain credibility with Commercial Leadership Team.
• Understanding of US BBU commercial and medical business functions.
• Experience with Sharp [Internal AZ platform] administration, Power Apps development or troubleshooting.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite ambitious thinking with the power to encourage 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 outstanding and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, you'll be part of a versatile distributed team that powers our enterprise to better serve patients every day. We demonstrate exciting new technology and digital innovations to accelerate our evolution. With an ambitious spirit that keeps us ahead of the rest, we apply creativity to every task we do. Our fast-paced environment grows with collaboration among bright minds who support each other while pushing forward. Here you'll find countless opportunities to build an outstanding reputation while being rewarded for your successes.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join our dynamic team!

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.