Business Analyst - Portfolio & Capacity Management

About the role and the project:

Join AstraZeneca, where we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. We're looking for a Business Analyst to join our Portfolio and Enabling function (P&EF) within Biopharma Clinical Operations (BioPharma ClinOps). This is an exciting time for AstraZeneca and for BioPharma ClinOps as we move towards a new era in big data and digitalisation. There is a great opportunity for this role to be at the forefront of moving portfolio and capacity management into the digital space and using new technologies to achieve this.

The BioPharma ClinOps Portfolio & Capacity Management team deliver outstanding portfolio and capacity management; to support key business decisions and enhance portfolio delivery across BioPharma Clinical Operations

• We actively lead functional capacity and demand to improve delivery of the prioritized portfolio
• We provide analytic expertise to drive decision-making for P&EF, BioPharma ClinOps and beyond
• We support TA Project Leads to ensure quality & reliable planning data in PLANIT

Accountabilities:
As a Business Analyst, your primary responsibilities will be centred around balancing the demands of the Portfolio & Capacity. You will perform analyses of Capacity & Demand within and across TA’s (Oncology and BioPharma), enabling refinement of demand algorithms and options/proposals for capacity balancing. You will also influence the direction of our Portfolio Management by identifying key trends/analysis, highlighting implications and opportunities for improved processes and outputs.

• Portfolio Analysis & Tracking. Enable a detailed understanding of the shape of the BioPharma ClinOps Clinical Portfolio by working closely with Portfolio & Capacity Management TA Leads, and by analysing past and present data and anticipating future changes.
• Portfolio Modelling. Provide effective modelling capability, and high quality ad hoc analysis to Functional Leadership Teams and other stakeholders. Represent BioPharma ClinOps and provide Clinical input to AZ R&D modelling.
• Portfolio Review Support, enabling the generation of options to satisfy resource constraints as well as supporting the resource implications at the Capacity Management Team.
• Data Quality Take the technical lead to ensure data quality in source systems (PLANIT, CAPIT etc.) and ensure visibility of data across BioPharma ClinOps. Work closely with the Clinical Planning support (PLANIT Experts) and the Portfolio & Capacity Management TA Leads to ensure that issues are reported and addressed appropriately.
• Operational Processes Develop and maintain processes and technologies to support key operational business process activities and support new business strategies, as needed.
• Metrics & Analytics Provide support as needed to the Director of Clinical Metrics & Analytics in line with key business cycle reporting

There will also be scope for engagement with Business initiatives, including improvement projects (i.e., reorganisation or redesign.) And you may also be involved in Benchmarking activities.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• University degree (or equivalent) in business and or/sciences
• Great technical skills and experience (excel, SQL, ETL, Python, power BI, SMART Sheet, Airtable etc)
• Exposure to or experience of Portfolio analysis and management, either professionally or academically
• Experience working in the pharma industry
• Thorough knowledge of the pharmaceutical drug development process
• Experience in modelling and databases, and data architecture
• Experience of effective working in a multi-cultural team
• Proven stakeholder management
• Flexibility to react to different customer needs for data/information
• Experience of communicating complex information at a senior level (verbally and written)

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold 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, we follow the science to explore and innovate. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying and even curing some of the world's most sophisticated diseases. Here we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world. We are committed to making a difference. We have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs.

Are you ready to join a team unlocking the power of what science can do? Are you ready to work with curious minds in an inclusive culture? If your passion is science and you want to be part of a team that makes a bigger impact on patients' lives, then there's no better place to be. Apply now!

Date Posted

27-jun-2024

Closing Date

11-jul-2024

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.