GBS Analytics Business Partner

Introduction to Role:

Join us as a GBS Analytics Business Partner and be part of our growing GBS Analytics team. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the outlook of descriptive analytics and be involved in projects that include Machine Learning, Predictive Modelling, AI, Catalogue Platforms and many other areas. You will be part of a high performing, multi-disciplinary team, delivering analytical products and ensuring that all business customers come on the journey through GBS Analytics project life cycles.

Accountabilities:

In this role, you will oversee the entire product cycle to deliver user-centric analytics solutions and services. You will provide deep insights and understanding of business customers to develop business cases, work with the solutioning team to conceptualise unstructured information and develop product strategy. You will guide the Business Analyst (BA) team to translate the product strategy into detailed user requirements for technical development which follows the Agile methodology. You will also work with cross-functional teams to create and implement detailed project plans and evaluate risks; ensuring that the analytics products are delivered to robust quality standards within defined scope, timeline and budget. You will Identify and analyse all relevant collaborators in the project, establish and maintain trusting relationships; define and implement project governance, change management and communications across partners; confident presenting in front of senior stakeholders; able to work with ambiguity and iterate our services in our teams. You will have a relentless focus on the customers so that this lens is applied to the products developed and delivered within the GBS Analytics Service Line teams.

Essential Skills/Experience:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/ Finance, Business, or Healthcare related major

- Experience managing insights and analytics projects in a global organisation

- Demonstrate strong communication and relationship building skills with different stakeholders and ability collaborating cross functions

- Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and ability to turn ambiguity into clear business requirements; ability to articulate complex concepts to ensure alignment

- Business and Finance expertise from working experience

- Proficient in English language, both verbal and written

- Lead and drive projects working with teams from global locations and diverse cultural backgrounds

Desirable Skills/Experience:

- Demonstrate capabilities of project management, product management, knowledge of Agile methodologies, framework and tools (certifications and experience)

- Experience in Management Consulting or Industry experience in Commercial Finance

- Experience of working in Pharmaceutical industry

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?

Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients, every day. The fuel behind our evolving, rapidly growing enterprise, we're here to help unlock the power of what science can do and ultimately have a big impact on patients' lives. Integrated and closely aligned with the whole enterprise, we offer our expertise, and leverage exciting new technology and digital innovations, to accelerate AstraZeneca's evolution. We do all of it strategically, looking ahead to the new challenges we'll face and improving the way the enterprise operates today.

Are you ready to fuel a growth mindset through diversity? We are driven by learning. There's no room for egos here: we're an open-minded team, willing to share and willing to listen. We thrive on working seamlessly and inclusively across our different functions. It's the diversity of perspectives and opportunities that fuels our passion for lifelong learning.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us in our mission to create a better future for our patients.

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.