Senior Insights Director, Oncology Strategy & Analytics

AstraZeneca; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 293,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc invites a Senior Associate Director to shape strategy for US Oncology brands by turning complex data into actionable insights. You will lead primary and secondary research, partner with forecasting, analytics, and Global/Medical teams, and mentor junior staff.

You will influence franchise leadership with clear recommendations, manage budgets, and apply AI-enabled approaches to accelerate insights in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field is required or strongly preferred.
• 4+ years in primary market research and analytical roles.
• 5+ years in pharma/biotech or related industry with ability to influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Define insight strategy and prioritize gaps to shape brand strategy.
• Lead primary market research with HCP and consumer segments; manage agencies and budgets.
• Apply AI tools to improve speed, quality, and scale of insights.
• Translate research into forecasting assumptions and strategic recommendations.
• Integrate secondary data with analytics to connect results to business impact.
• Own insights KPIs and act as voice of HCPs and consumers for decisions.
• Synthesize cross-indication research into a cohesive insights story.
• Align with senior stakeholders on priorities and trade-offs.
• Create concise, compelling reports and presentations to influence decisions.
• Provide coaching to junior team members and contribute to function development.

Skills

Influence stakeholders

Primary market research

Data analysis

Research methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Advanced degree (MBA or similar)

Job description

AstraZeneca plc invites a Senior Associate Director to shape strategy for US Oncology brands by turning complex data into actionable insights. You will lead primary and secondary research, partner with forecasting, analytics, and Global/Medical teams, and mentor junior staff.

You will influence franchise leadership with clear recommendations, manage budgets, and apply AI-enabled approaches to accelerate insights in a fast-paced environment.