Global / US Senior Director, Insights, Analytics & Forecasting

AstraZeneca plc; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 218,000 - 327,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc is seeking a Global/US Senior Director, Insights, Analytics & Forecasting to lead an integrated function that shapes strategy, quantifies opportunities and risks, and drives better business decisions across the TA/brand portfolio.

The role combines analytical depth, executive influence and transformational leadership to turn insight into action, strengthening performance and building future-ready capability through AI, digital innovation and talent development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, business or a related field.
• Significant pharmaceutical industry experience, including commercial strategy, insights, analytics or forecasting.
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams across Insights, Analytics and Forecasting.
• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen and ability to shape portfolio and brand decisions.
• Track record of influencing senior stakeholders and translating analysis into action.
• Experience leading change, transformation and capability building at scale.
• Experience with AI-enabled analytics, digital tools and modern data ecosystems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complexity and develop others.
• 6-8 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Insights, Analytics and Forecasting as one integrated organisation with clear accountability and strong delivery.
• Build a high-performing team and develop future leaders across all three capability areas.
• Set effective operating models and ways of working across Global and US teams.
• Generate an externally anchored point of view on markets, patients and competitors.
• Turn insights into strategic choices that shape portfolio, brand and investment decisions.
• Ensure the function delivers measurable business impact.
• Use advanced analytics, forecasting and AI-enabled approaches to quantify opportunities and guide decisions.
• Apply rigorous scenario planning, experimentation and data-driven evaluation.
• Translate complex outputs into clear recommendations for senior leaders.
• Align enterprise priorities with US market realities.
• Ensure consistent insight generation while adapting to regional needs.
• Partner across Commercial, Medical, Finance and Market Access to support execution.
• Modernise the function through AI, automation and scalable data products.
• Build organisational agility, experimentation and digital fluency.
• Coach leaders, strengthen the talent pipeline and lead change effectively.

Skills

Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams

Strategic thinking

AI-enabled analytics

Forecasting

Communication skills

Influencing senior stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/business or related field

MBA/PhD or equivalent (desirable)

Job description

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine.

Role Summary

The Global / US Senior Director, Insights, Analytics & Forecasting leads an integratedfunction that shapes strategy, quantifiesopportunitiesandrisks, and drives betterbusinessdecisionsacross theTA / brandportfolio.

Therole brings togetherBusiness Insights, Advanced Analytics and Forecasting to provide a clearexternalperspective, evaluatestrategic choices, andsupportforward-looking business planning.

It combines analytical depth, executive influence and transformational leadership to turn insight into action, strengthen performance, and build future-ready capability through AI, digitalinnovationand talent development.

Team Overview

This role leads the US and GlobalTA / brandInsights, Analytics & Forecasting team,includingBusinessInsights, Advanced Analytics and Forecasting specialists.

The team is accountable for:

• Providean externally anchored view of markets,patientsand competitors

• Turn data into clear strategic choices and business recommendations

• Quantify opportunities and risks through forecasting and scenario planning

• Embed AI,automationand digital capability to improve speed and impact

As a strategic partner to Commercial VPs and cross-functional leaders, this role ensuresinsights driveportfolio strategy and in-market execution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the Integrated IA&F Function

• Lead Insights, Analytics and Forecasting as one integrated organisation with clear accountability and strong delivery

• Build a high-performing team and develop future leaders across all three capability areas

• Set effective operating models and ways of working across Global and US teams

2. Shape Strategy and Business Decisions

• Generate an externally anchored point of view on markets,patientsand competitors

• Turn insights into strategic choices that shape portfolio,brandand investment decisions

• Ensure the function delivers measurable business impact

3. Advance Analytics,AIand Forecasting

• Use advanced analytics, forecasting and AI-enabled approaches to quantify opportunities and guide decisions

• Apply rigorous scenario planning,experimentationand data-driven evaluation

• Translate complex outputs into clear recommendations for senior leaders

4. Connect Global and US Execution

• Align enterprise priorities with US market realities

• Ensure consistent insight generation while adapting to regional needs

• Partner across Commercial, Medical, Finance and Market Access to support execution

5. Build Capability and Lead Transformation

• Modernise the function through AI,automationand scalable data products

• Build organisational agility,experimentationand digital fluency

• Coach leaders, strengthen the talent pipeline and lead change effectively

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science,businessor a related field

• Significant pharmaceutical industry experience, including commercial strategy, insights,analyticsor forecasting

• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams across Insights, Analytics and Forecasting

• Strong strategic thinking, businessacumenand ability to shape portfolio and brand decisions

• Track recordof influencing senior stakeholders and translating analysis into action

• Experience leading change, transformation and capability building at scale

• Experience with AI-enabled analytics, digitaltoolsand modern data ecosystems

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complexity and develop others

• 6-8 years of relevant experience

Desirable

• Advanced degree such as an MBA,PhDor equivalent

• Experience across both Global and US markets

• Experience leading digital or organisational transformation

• Experience across one or more therapeutic areas and/or brands

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 offers an environment where diversity is our strength, reflecting the variety of patients we serve. Here, you'll find a place for continuous learning, exchanging knowledge, and building best practices to grow your career. With a fusion of support, trust, and agility, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and embrace all the investment, feedback, and ample opportunities on offer. It's an exciting time for our team as we redefine the future of healthcare.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $218,329 to $327,494. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles),to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.