Associate Director, Specialty Data Management
AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. We're proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. We believe in the potential of our people and you'll develop beyond what you thought possible.

We need great people who share our passion for science and have the drive and determination to meet the unmet needs of patients around the world. If you're curious about what science can do, then you're our kind of person. We do everything we can to make sure each AstraZeneca person has everything they need to stretch themselves and see what they can achieve.

What You'll Do:

This person will be accountable to represent the Data Management function supporting all Therapeutic Areas within AstraZeneca's Biopharmaceutical Business Unit (BBU). The individual will lead multiple cross-functional business, operations, technology, and vendor relationships having a core responsibility for Specialty Care data operations, projects, platforms, and enhancements.

This person must bring a foundation of data management & business acumen related to Cardiovascular, Respiratory, & Immunology Biologics and Specialty Care (Commercial) Data Management. The candidate's thorough understanding and application of Specialty Care distribution data (Specialty Distributor (SD) & Specialty Pharmacy (SP)), data aggregation, and other key data sets (including IQVIA data offerings) will drive the continued development of SFO that maximizes the value of the expanding BBU portfolio. In exchange for a fast-paced environment, this role affords significant professional development and cross functional exposure.

This individual must be a confident, solutions-oriented leader without being constrained by in-place process or precedent. The candidate will provide direction to a matrixed team including our primary support vendor and external & internal data providers on business priorities, timelines, and requirements. The person will also manage business stakeholder relationships and provide timely updates and status. The person will lead the identification, evaluation, interpretation, integration, aggregation, and visualization of different data sources across AZ platform(s) driving data quality, data accessibility, and key business capabilities. The candidate will act as subject matter expert for specialty data in support of stakeholder projects and SFO internal processes. The candidate will also partner with Market Access/Contract Operations/Trade Operations to provide data requirements in SP/SD contracts.

The candidate will have a secondary focus on Specialty Care Master Data Management (MDM) questions and best practices.

In summary, the candidate will be the AstraZeneca in-house go-to lead for Specialty Care data while optimizing the data management capabilities that drive our business, provide insights, and create the opportunity to improve the patient experience.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree; preferably in a relevant field
• 4+ years pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience - Specialty Care experience required
• 4+ years of Specialty Care Commercial Data Management and/or related experience.
• Experience working in a Data Management, Data Warehouse, Business Intelligence and/or Analytics environment.
• Experience across product life cycle (emerging, launch, in-line, mature)
• Demonstrated ability to drive and improve Specialty Care data management processes, tools and techniques (for Specialty Pharmacy, Specialty Distributor, Master Data Management)
• Ability to lead and influence others in a matrixed organization to achieve desired results
• Ability to define and handle deadlines plus identify and mitigate risks
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment, handling multiple priorities
• Ability, want, and purpose to transform and shape the future of commercial strategy and operations and the value we bring
• Strong analytical skills with working knowledge of variety of secondary data sources and or primary data sources (e.g., IQVIA, Symphony Health, Definitive Healthcare, etc.)

Preferred Requirements:

• Respiratory Biologics experience preferred
• Experience in Market Access/Managed Markets/Trade Operations a plus
• Experience working with and optimizing "Buy and Bill/Contracts" Data a plus
• Strong business and marketing acumen and excellent communication and interpersonal skills; consultative background preferred

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial -finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we're opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.

So, what's next!

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you.

Where can I find out more?

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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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.

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