ob Description

Essential for the role

• Quantitative Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required in one of the following or related fields: Engineering, Operations Research, Management Science, Economics, Statistics, Applied Math, Computer Science or Data Science. An advanced degree is preferred (Master’s, MBA or PhD).
• 2+ years of experience in Pharmaceutical / Biotech / Healthcare analytics or secondary data analysis.
• 3+ years of experience in application of advanced methods and statistical procedures on large and disparate datasets, specifically:
• Statistical Analysis & Modelling: Design of Experiments, Time Series, Regression, Applied Econometrics and Bayesian methods.
• Data Mining, Predictive Modelling & Machine Learning algorithms.
• Optimization & Simulation.
• 2+ years of recent experience and proficiency with Python, R, SQL and big data technology – Hadoop ecosystem (Cloudera distribution – Impala, Hive, Hbase, Spark, MapReduce etc.,).
• Working knowledge of data visualization – MicroStrategy, Tableau, PowerBI, Qlikview, D3js or similar tools.
• Experience in MS Office products – Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
• Proficiency in manipulating and extracting insights from large longitudinal data sources, such as Claims, EMR and other patient level data sets.
• Expertise in managing and analyzing a range of large, secondary transactional databases is required.
• Statistical analysis and modelling background
• ML a plus
• Experience with IQVIA data sets
• Experience with data visualization methods and tools
• Ability to derive, summarize and communicate insights from analyses
• Organization and time management skills.

Desirable

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a significant number of business leaders and cross-functional business partners.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with demonstrated ability to develop and effectively present succinct, compelling reviews of independently developed analyses infused with insight and business implications/actions to be considered.
• Strategic and critical thinking with the ability to engage, build and maintain credibility with Commercial Leadership Team.
• Strong organizational skills and time management; ability to manage diverse range of simultaneous projects.
• Knowledge of AZ brand and science is mandatory
• Experience using Big Data, is a plus. Exposure to SPARK is desirable
• Should have Excellent Analytical, Problem Solving ability. Should be able to grasp new concepts quickly

WHY JOIN US?

We’re a network of high-reaching self-starters who contribute to something far bigger. We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering premier technology and data solutions.

We’re not afraid to take ownership and run with it. Empowered with unrivalled freedom. Put simply, it’s because we make a significant impact. Everything we do matters.

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good, because we’d love to hear from you! Click the link to apply and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?

Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Date Posted

27-Sept-2023

Closing Date

03-Oct-2023