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Head of Insights GCC & Pakistan

Location: Dubai

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most serious diseases. But we\xe2\x80\x99re more than one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading pharmaceutical companies.

ROLE SUMMARY

Business Insights draws robust actionable analytical insights from multiple internal and external data sources of data that supports decision making at AstraZeneca and also assures appropriate usage of data & insights by different layers of commercial organization as a data-driven insights-based organization.

This role works with business to understand their strategic business priorities, frames the issues, design analytics and insights plans, ensure quality execution of those plans and delivery of actionable insights. Proper execution of this role will result in superior performance and efficiency of GCC businesses by ensuring business is strategically aligned to the external growth drivers. The role will also serve as primary relationship manager to GCC Leadership team and will partner with BUDs, CDs, Finance, Commercial Operations, SFE, IT and other functions as necessary to ensure all resources are leveraged to build capability and robust solutions to business issues.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

Set a vision and provide day-to-day actionable business insights in conjunction with cross functional teams across GCC.

Foster an environment and culture characterized by high performance, impactful work, customer focus, analytic innovation, insight integration, best practice sharing and pride.

Work proactively with relevant cross-functional partners to share knowledge and expertise and to ensure cohesive activities and quality analysis and insights.

Lead the definition and consistency of business metrics, striving for continuous improvement in analytic approaches across all brands and business units.

Drive knowledge management to identify and maximize cross-category and cross-market synergies.

Serve as a strategic analytics advisor to GCC leadership, proactively engaging and partnering with business colleagues to identify and prioritize business challenges and lead development of analytically-based solutions that enable informed decision-making.

Ensure the delivery & usage of analytics & insights including:

Secondary data analysis to ensure comprehensive understanding of market dynamics, including competitive insights, industry trends, market access dynamics, and portfolio performance

Working closely with SFE team to integrate lead measures (sales force, medical, KAM, MA interactions etc) and map it to Key lag measures (demand, consumption, IQVIA data points etc) to guide effective use of organizational resources.

Data reporting & stewardship, including identification of new data sources in partnership with Digital.

Making use of advanced analytics including predictive modelling, data science, and artificial intelligence/machine learning, working as warranted and in partnership with IT & Digital, Finance, ComEx, BUs and other business partners to identify critical above brand KPIs for each business

Actively seek opportunities to work with cross functional teams to identify solutions and services that build on analytic insights.

Be an active member, share knowledge of successful analytics and insights.

Essential for the role

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree required,

High level of business acumen, enterprise leadership & communication skills

Thinks strategically, acts decisively, drives performance, & works collaboratively

10+ years of experience in business analytics function, country strategy and/or strategic consulting

Extensive experience across data analytics, primary and secondary market research, data reporting, data processing, use of AI/ML and commercial analytic tools; specific experience in marketing and sales is highly desired

Experience of project work under tight deadlines and service levels across different technology bases

Desirable for the role

Masters degree in business and strategy.

Ability to identify process gaps and provided sustainable solutions

Extensive knowledge about the pharmaceutical industry, including relevant data sources required to understand and generate insights about the market; knowledge of GCC will be highly desired

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There\xe2\x80\x99s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We\xe2\x80\x99re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what\xe2\x80\x99s next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can\xe2\x80\x99t wait to hear from you.

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it\xe2\x80\x99s yours.

Where can I find out more?

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Date Posted 11-Sep-2023

Closing Date 21-Sep-2023

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.

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