Business Insights Manager

AstraZeneca is one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, with a broad range of medicines designed to fight disease in important areas of healthcare: cardiovascular, diabetes, respiratory and cancer.

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We believe in the potential of our people and you’ll develop beyond what you thought possible. We make the most of your skills and passion by actively supporting you to achieve our shared goals no matter where you start with us. When we see an opportunity for change we seize it and make it happen, because an opportunity no matter how small can be the start of something big. Delivering life changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial finding those moments and recognising their potential.

We are currently looking for a Business Insights Manager who works under the Commercial Excellence and Trade team.

Roles and Responsibilities

Business Analysis

• Publish monthly/quarterly IMS brand, CP Dashboard and market reports with key trend commentary.
• Evaluates AZ brands performance against market trends, market growth and market share performance
• Develop KPIs and Dashboard for Management
• Provide insights based on analysis conducted by identifying potential risks or opportunities of AZ key brands
• Consolidate analytic view combining SFE and external data to simulate insightful output for decision making

Market intelligence and Strategic Planning

• Gathers market data and insights on competitors pricing, resources, industry trends from various sources
• Ensure effective monitoring and communication of market changes and trends
• Provide strategic input to assist with the resolution of specific business issues as they arise
• Delivers Business analytic input for better decision making
• Recommends changes to strategies and/or activities.
• Take responsible to co-manage market research for pre-launch and existing brands
• Seek opportunities to advance in AI/ML for IBEX initiative supporting commercial

Formulates & develops business opportunities

• Conducts in depth analysis, with input from internal & external stakeholders for new and existing business.
• Assess business opportunities for portfolio expansion and new launches of its viability and profitability
• Ensure every opportunity contributes to overall AstraZeneca business strategy fit and achieve business objectives.
• Build business cases, develop commercial strategy, and drive deliverable per agreed product development strategy and timelines
• Coordinate with region/global for detailed assessments.
• Deliver/supports strategic decisions and coordination for new product launch.

Others

• Coordinate ad-hoc market research as needed.
• Supports Sales Incentive implementation and payout.

Reporting/ Administration

• Publish monthly/quarterly IMS brand, CP Dashboard and market reports with key trend commentary

Personal Development

• Develop behaviours leading to enhanced effectiveness as outlined in Job Description
• Identify areas for self-development and discuss developmental needs with Line Manager
• Attend & actively participate in meetings and and training

Adherence to AZ and industry code of conduct, ethics and PhAMA code/ code of marketing practice

• Aligns with the values and vision of AZ
• Actively participate/encourage the development of the AZ culture
• Ensures compliance with AZ code of conduct, Corporate Governance, Audits requirement, guidelines, codes, policies and procedures
• Ensures that company confidentiality is maintained (i.e. intellectual property, product, strategic and salary information)
• Discloses potential breach of codes or conducts

Safety, Health and Environment Management

• Report, investigate and implement remedial actions in a timely manner for all incidents, accidents and occupational illnesses that occur within assigned areas
• Attend to all concerns re: SHE highlighted by employees by conducting investigations and implementing necessary remedial actions. 
• Promote co-operation and communication across assigned areas of work of all SHE issues and activities.
• Ensure compliance to SHE by implementing, auditing, monitoring and maintaining processes/records related to SHE in assigned areas of work
• Consider SHE requirements for all activities within assigned area of work/control (inclusive of undertaking risk assessments) so that safe systems of work are implemented.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years working experience, preferably in Business/research Analytics and Commercial Role
• Tertiary qualification in Accountancy/Finance or related field.
• High analytical and critical thinking skills with ability to identify potential opportunities/trends
• Proficient in excel (pivot tables, formula arrays, charts) and power point
• Proficient in oral and written communication (English), Conceptual ability, interpersonal, entrepreneurial and management skills.
• Able to work cross-functionally especially with marketing and sales team to develop specific plan to address different challenges at customer level

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

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.