Associate Principal, Business Analyst

Here, the answers aren’t always available. So, you’ll need to bring a fearless, self-starter mindset to navigate uncharted territories. You’ll harness your ceaseless energy to discover and make the necessary connections with colleagues to shape the future and achieve maximum impact., Are you ready to play a pivotal role in transforming demand forecasting within BioPharma ClinOps? As an Associate Principal, Business Analyst, you’ll be at the forefront of developing, testing, and implementing FTE demand algorithms using PLANIT, our enterprise project management tool. Collaborate closely with stakeholders across BioPharma ClinOps to ensure alignment with organizational productivity initiatives and drive impactful changes in ways of working., In this dynamic role, you’ll deliver value by managing the BAU process for ongoing review and refinement of functional FTE demand algorithms. You’ll develop and manage a roadmap of planned deliveries, ensuring alignment with scorecard objectives and functional needs. Your expertise will ensure that FTE BioPharma ClinOps demand in PLANIT (PLANISWARE Enterprise project management tool), aligns with the current organizational structure and is driven by reliable forecast algorithms. You’ll also ensure the impact of productivity initiatives is realized in our demand forecasting, while delivering documentation, communication, and training to support ongoing changes., Your wellbeing means a lot to us, and we’re here to support you through all of life’s ups and downs. That’s why we offer an unpaid leave policy, annual leave, reduced-hours timetables and a host of benefits, including a retirement plan, long service award, and health and travel insurance.

Do you have experience in Project management?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, Ready to make an impact in your career? If you’re passionate, growth-orientated and a true team player, we’ll help you succeed. Here are some of the skills and capabilities we look for., Seize ownership and excel with autonomy to enjoy the constant rush of ground-breaking discovery. Your ability to anticipate sudden shifts and adapt swiftly will prove critical as you make your mark in an environment that rewards initiative and resilience., * University degree at Bachelor level, in a scientific or business discipline

• 5-10 years of project/portfolio/resource management, in a Clinical Development environment
• Broad drug development experience in a matrix environment
• Minimum 5 years of working experience and understanding of business planning and capacity management process
• Ability to look for and champion more efficient and effective methods/processes
• Goal oriented and ability to drive performance
• Experience in converting organizational needs into demand algorithms
• Experience in developing demand algorithms for Clinical Development
• Strong data modelling skills and the ability to transform data into forms easily understood by others
• The ability to balance tact, patience and persistence with the need to move improvements at speed
• Strong organizational skills to move multiple functions through the improvement processes at different speeds based upon their level of understanding and complexity of their business
• Expert knowledge of PLANIT (PLANISWARE Enterprise project management tool), and demand algorithms

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Advanced degree
• Business relationship management skills
• Accredited/Certified in Project Management tools/systems
• Proven ability with enterprise project management systems

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.

AstraZeneca Spain is a rising force in our global business. With headquarters in Madrid and our global hub in Barcelona, we’ve become an important international centre of excellence in the fight against critical disease. Boasting vibrant universities and business schools, the Barcelona ecosystem is a place where scientists can thrive. We attract a diverse workforce from across the globe, shining a beacon for innovation in a country that’s committed to clinical development.

We invite you to bring your talents to Barcelona where our respiratory medicine R&D and Global Marketing centre offers opportunities in R&D, IT, Commercial and HR. Or join us in Madrid and shape our growth in our BUs (Respiratory, Oncology & CVRM ), and a range of Corporate functions. Additionally, you can find sales roles throughout the country. Together, we’re contributing to a world-leading pipeline of therapeutics and delivering life-changing medicines to patients.

Who do we look for?

Calling all tech innovators, ownership takers, challenge seekers and proactive collaborators. At AstraZeneca Spain, breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world’s most complex diseases. Alongside technical expertise, colleagues have the resilience, energy and collaborative mindset to change lanes, work with different teams and start projects from scratch.

Here, diverse minds and bold disruptors can meaningfully impact the future of healthcare using cutting-edge technology. Whether you join us in Madrid or Barcelona, you can make a tangible impact within a global biopharmaceutical company that invests in your future. Join a talented global team that’s powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day., At AstraZeneca, you’ll be part of a team that tackles complex challenges head-on, empowered to innovate and experiment. With access to extensive capabilities and a comprehensive pipeline, you’ll engage in diverse projects across the drug development process. Our supportive yet challenging environment fosters continuous learning and improvement, driving us towards groundbreaking solutions that make a tangible difference in patients’ lives., There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines. Sales Representative Oslo, Norway

There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines.

Christine Recchio

Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before. Sales Representative California, United States

Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before.

Stephanie Ling

There are a lot of reasons why I enjoy working in AstraZeneca, my colleagues being one of them. My team members and the managers have provided a great deal of guidance in helping me to be more confident in my daily work. Sales Representative Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

There are a lot of reasons why I enjoy working in AstraZeneca, my colleagues being one of them. My team members and the managers have provided a great deal of guidance in helping me to be more confident in my daily work.

What we offer

We’re driven by our shared values of serving people, society and the planet. Our people make this possible, which is why we prioritise diversity, inclusivity, balance and sustainability. Discover what a career at AstraZeneca could mean for you., Diversity and inclusion are embedded in everything we do, and our different views, experiences and strengths enrich our culture. There’s no salary gap at AstraZeneca, and the number of female employees has increased by four per cent over the last three years. We’ve also made all positions fully accessible.