Solution Owner – PowerBI
Job Title - Solution Owner - PowerBI
Career Level - D1
About Astrazeneca
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.
Who we are:
The Global Business Service (GBS) team sits within Finance at AstraZeneca and is a dynamic and resultsoriented environment and provides a range of enterprisewide services. We dare to change the way we work by freeing up the business to push the boundaries of science to deliver lifechanging medicines. We aim to do this by freeing up time, freeing up money, protecting AZ’s value and providing new capabilities. We deliver our services through seven key service lines: Global Finance Services (GFS), Process Solutions, Productivity Initiatives, Global Commercial Operations (GCO), Global Assurance and Reporting Services (GARS), Global Analytics and Automation services (GAA) and our GBS Data Office (GDO).
Strategic Field Operations (SFO) is the next exciting GBS expansion into field operations. This newly formed GBS team represents a coordinated effort withGCO to develop an inhouse alternative to a previously vendor led service, initially serving the US market with intent to expand globally in the future. Strategically shifting SFO services inhouse over time will help enable the company’s vision by freeing up time and resources, protecting AZ value and providing a path to new capabilities.
What we do:
As a trusted business partner, our goal at AstraZeneca is to enhance agility, efficiency, and effectiveness. Utilizing a hybrid structure of inhouse deliverycenters, and global service towers, we are reshaping our work approach. Our focus is on pioneering new work methods, streamlining operations, and crafting innovative solutions. Central to our efforts is the integration of automation and data into every aspect of our work.
How we do it:
Join a team fostering a diverse community, embracing varied cultures and perspectives. Here, our shared sense of belonging cultivates an environment for collective learning and growth.
Why we love it:
- Explore vast developmental opportunities within our expanding multinational corporation. Join us in tackling diverse global challenges, shaping an outstanding international résumé.
- A fun place to be, we are creating community hubs that build partnerships, not just working relationships.
- We are on an exciting journey to take our team to the next stage. This is the place to leave a legacy behind.
About the role
Job Summary:
We seek a dynamic and experienced PowerBI Solution Owner with strong business acumen to join our newly formed Field Reporting Service Team. This team supports the US BBU (Biopharmaceuticals Business Unit) Strategic Field Operations (SFO) department and AZ's US BBU Field Force for their Reporting & Analytics needs.
The ideal candidate should have a strong background in PowerBI development and implementation, with at least 6 years of relevant experience. As a Solution Owner, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of PowerBI solutions to meet the needs of our business partners.
Essential qualifications include a robust understanding of the pharmaceutical sales industry, coupled with exceptional operational and technical skills in data/analytics & Business Intelligence. Responsibilities include interpreting evolving SFO needs, gathering requirements, translating them into technical terms, and collaborating with the Field Reporting Service Team to develop and oversee technology solutions addressing business challenges.
The candidate must excel in interpreting field data, deriving business insights, and offering strategic recommendations. These insights will drive decisionmaking, streamline sales operations, and elevate overall business performance for various AZ brands.
This presents an exciting opportunity for a skilled individual to contribute to our organization's success and create a substantial impact at AZ.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end delivery of PowerBI projects, from requirements gathering to deployment and support.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and success criteria.
Design and develop PowerBI reports, dashboards, and data models to address business needs.
Ensure the quality, reliability, and scalability of PowerBI solutions.
Provide guidance and support to junior team members, including PowerBI developers and data analysts.
Serve as the primary point of contact for our business partners regarding PowerBI projects, addressing any questions or concerns.
Stay up to date on the latest PowerBI features and best practices, and share knowledge with the team.
Work closely with cross functional teams, including business analysts, data engineers, and IT professionals, to integrate PowerBI solutions into existing systems and processes.
Conduct user training and provide ongoing support to ensure the successful adoption of PowerBI solutions
Key Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in data analytics, business, or related field
Minimum of 6 years of experience in PowerBI development and implementation.
Strong proficiency in PowerBI Desktop, Power Query, DAX, and data visualization best practices.
Experience with data modeling and data warehouse concepts.
Proven track record of delivering highquality PowerBI solutions on time and within budget.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Proficient, with 2+ years of recent experience in data analysis tools such as Excel, VBA, SQL, Python, AWS (Amazon Web Services), Databricks & ETL is highly desirable
Proficient with syndicated and custom, primary, and secondary data, with inferential analysis and ability to identify insights from data
Direct experience with Pharma sales performance and sales execution data sets (e.g. IQVIA, eLAAD, Xponent, Veeva CRM)
Ability to work collaboratively with crossfunctional and international teams
Demonstrated record of accomplishment of effective business partnership as demonstrated by business impact and ability to influence others
Ability to derive, summarize and communicate insights from analyses
Additional Responsibilities:
Develop a deep understanding of internal customers' data and analytical needs focusing on the customerfacing model leadership
Champion the use of local customer insight in strategic and resourcing decisions across the business
Collaborate with US Strategic Field Operations to ensure success of key business processes and coordination on joint initiatives
Identify and prioritize enhancements and new analytic capabilities
Develop innovative analytical practices to create and sustain competitive advantage
Capability in applying deeper technical skills and knowledge that is shared across the functional area (e.g., deep knowledge of key data sets, modeling capabilities, etc.)
Ability to distill complex concepts into simple frameworks which are easy to understand
Monitors the external environment to stay up to date on leading analytic capabilities, both within and outside of pharma, which can be applied within the organization
Desirable Qualifications:
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a substantial number of business stakeholders and crossfunctional business partners
Effective 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
Knowledge of AZ brand and science is highly desirable
WHY JOIN US?
Join us to shape our expanding domain and influence our next chapter. We've diligently established our area and its worth. Contribute to our grand ambitions, showcasing commitment and determination to fortify our continued growth
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?
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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.
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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.
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