Us/Global Senior Director - Insights & Analytics, CV

Introduction to role:

This role is designed to lead one of the Global and US Cardiovascular Insights Team, including Diabetes, CKD and Heart Failure, brand strategy, brand launch and brand LCM. This team will provide strategic and operational business insights capabilities, an in-depth understanding of the brand/molecule/therapeutic area (TA) - CKD/Heart Failure, and enable delivery of insights from primary market research, forecasting, and analytics into insights and recommendations that drive senior executive's decision making.

As a strategic partner to the Commercial VPs within CVRM as well as Cross functional leaders, this role delivers comprehensive brand performance insight, opportunity assessments, and innovative approaches to brand strategy and execution that drive a competitive edge for the CVRM portfolio. This role establishes business partnership with multiple stakeholders beyond the Cardiovascular Brand team including but not limited to Competitive Intelligence, Market Access Strategy, Pricing, Compliance, Finance, Sales Force Operations, Corporate Affairs and Medical Affairs. Additionally, this role leads and develops a team of highly skilled staff, appropriate resource allocation and any cross functional/portfolio projects.

Accountabilities:

You will oversee and guide development and integration of industry-leading customer insight, market intelligence and analytics helping the organization to frame business problems and opportunities to shape future-proofed strategies and deliver sustainably differentiated brands/early assets, business development opportunities and TA strategies, as well as to unlock the full commercial value of the portfolio. You will be responsible for bringing a proprietary insight driven external point of view into recommendations by leveraging a network of sources and publicly available information, either on brand or TA level, for internal and external communication.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• BS or commercial related degree.

• 10+ years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry (preferably US local strategy/commercial insights roles)

• 5+ years' experience utilizing a range of analytics involving standard data in the Pharmaceutical Industry e.g., IQVIA (MIDAS, DDD, NPA, Xponent), claims data (LAAD, MarketScan, Optum, Prognos, Symphony), other epidemiological data (Decision Resources, Kantar) etc. and performance tracking

• Exceptional business acumen, strategic thinking and understanding of sales and marketing business practices

• Entrepreneurial mindset to impact leadership and high emotional intelligence

• Experience advising senior level executives, strong coaching, and problem-solving skills

• Strong ability to influence laterally and vertically

• High degree of creativity and innovation in developing new approaches, processes, and methodologies

• Strong market research and analytical expertise, excellent financial modelling and forecasting skills

• Proven ability to lead teams, influence cross-functionally and manage multiple, complex demands

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Managed a group of at least 3 insights or analytical staff

• Experience in leading insight within Diabetes, Obesity, or Cardiovascular

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• PhD / MBA

• Experience in Cardiology or Diabetes desired, but not required

• In depth knowledge of regional market dynamics and/or in-market or regional experience

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.

Why AstraZeneca?

Fuel your ambition and break new ground. Our BioPharmaceuticals pipeline is growing. And it takes something special to get that out to patients, responding to their evolving needs, as well as those of healthcare professionals and partners. A challenger who is rethinking the way things can be done and acting on it. Taking a forward-looking approach, we look at the world through a different lens. We go above and beyond to find solutions that impact patients - harnessing science with technology and connecting the entire healthcare ecosystem. It's our patients that come first, every decision we make and action we take is centered around how we can better serve them. It's why we are shaping patient care for the future, working along the whole experience to give hope to billions of lives across the world.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today and join us in our mission to redefine the future of healthcare!

Date Posted

21-Jun-2024

Closing Date

20-Jul-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.