ESM Analytics & Insights Manager

Job Title: ESM Analytics & Insights Manager

Career Level - E

Introduction to role

The Analytics & Insights Manager is accountable for the delivery and development of reliable business intelligence and data analysis services which enable data-driven decision making throughout the ESM organisation. You'll be responsible for managing and overseeing the data management and reporting architecture in partnership with IT and ESM functions, providing solutions that ensure both internal and external data sources can be used effectively for analytics purposes to provide key reports that track KPI performance in the organisation. You will support business insight through the manipulation and analysis of data using statistical, machine learning, and AI methodologies. This will include the ability to manipulate and prepare data (structured and unstructured) prior to analysis, the development of advanced modelling algorithms, the presentation of data to help impart insight as well as the ability to articulate the implication of such insight.

• Develop the Analytics & Insights plan by defining common objectives and strategies across the organisation to ensure data is used effectively and efficiently in support of ESM strategy and goals.
• Analyse, evaluate, and report performance across ESM and provide analytical support within the Organisation.
• Manage a set of KPIs for ESM and develop a roadmap with business partners to enhance them.
• Provide data analysis and scenario modelling for strategic/business decision making.
• Represent ESM on data management and review forums and partner with IT and the Global Business Process Management team for cross-team and systems-related topics.
• Design and implement data engineering methods and processes to collect data from inside and outside of ESM by creating data models, policies, and standards that define and govern the type of data collected, how it is used, stored, managed, and integrated within ESM reporting and analysis activities.
• Support KPI improvement through exploring Root Causes of variances, working with ESM data owners to understand variances and explore opportunities to improve them.
• Contribute to the development of tools, best practices, playbooks, documentation, and knowledge sharing in analytics and insights.

• Relevant Bachelors or master’s degree (e.g. Statistics, Economics, Math, Finance) or equivalent experience
• Strong MS Office, Business Intelligence experience, and database knowledge
• Proficient experience in Data Engineering / Architecture experience with some technical leadership
• Experience in Analytics, Procurement, Supply Chain, and/or Finance
• Experience with Supply Chain and Procurement systems i.e. SAP ERP, Ariba
• Experience of Data Science Modelling, Visualisation, Data Manipulation, and reporting
• Ability to collect, coordinate, assess, analyse, integrate, and visualize data and qualitative information from a variety of sources to assess business problems, build reasons, track and monitor performance

• Post-graduate degree in advanced analytics/computing, maths, science
• Experience with analytical software and dashboarding tools e.g. SAP Analytics in the Cloud, Qlik Sense, Power BI etc
• Good understanding of E2E supply chain principles including metrics

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we fuel ambitious 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 you can adapt and innovate at pace. Experience the excitement and multifaceted challenges as we launch new products. Our resilience helps us thrive as we continuously seek new ways to deliver medicines to our patients. We foster a safe space where ideas are encouraged and rewarded. If you are driven, take smart risks, and act quickly, then this is the place for you.

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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.