Associate Director, Insights - US Oncology, Hematology

Job Description

Join AstraZeneca, a leader in novel therapies and transformative care, as we propel our U.S. Hematology division to new heights. We are seeking an exceptional Associate Director, Insights to drive commercial success and innovation.

The Associate Director, Insights, US Oncology generates actionable insights that help shape brand strategy and tactics based on a combination of primary research and secondary data across customer segments – HCP and Consumer. The Insights Associate Director will use sound market research along with strong analytical and strategic thinking skills to guide brand teams in making key decisions, informing brand performance and forecasts, developing promotional tactics, and overall brand strategy. Keys to success in this position are superlative communication, consultative and influencing skills, and deep experience with primary market research techniques and secondary data analysis.

Applying deep technical expertise, the Insights Associate Director quickly identifies highest priority insights gaps, selects the best market research methodology to answer them, executes projects with the right balance of speed and rigor, and delivers result that impact decision-making for the franchise.
This role contributes to the overall US Insights function, defining and elevating best practices, capabilities, and innovation. In addition, they will provide coaching and guidance to more junior insights team members.

This role reports to the Senior Director, Insights & Analytics and sits within US Insights & Analytics, an inclusive team that partners with the US Oncology commercial organization to drive strategic decisions by providing objective, data-driven insight generation and analytics.

Accountabilities:

• Identify key business needs with stakeholders and build research/analysis plans to deliver actionable insights to shape strategy, collaborating closely with forecasting and analytics colleagues
• Continuously assess priorities on market research / insight plans and execute market research projects with minimal supervision by leading external agency work; develop and maintain market research project budget
• Translate insights results to inform forecasting assumptions and recommended strategic & tactical actions to franchise leadership
• Build reports and presentations that clearly and succinctly highlight the actionable insights combined with business implications & options
• Compile, analyze, and visualize findings from secondary marketing and/or sales data (including identification and appropriate use of data sources), in partnership with Analytics colleagues
• Lead insights metrics/KPI tracking for the brand (e.g., ATU, Chart Audit), acting as the voice of HCPs and consumers for the brand
• Create the integrated insights picture for the franchise, weaving together cross-indication primary market research, secondary analysis, and analytics from US Insights & Analytics colleagues; incorporate key insights results from outside the department (e.g. Global, Medical, Precision Medicine)
• Align with senior stakeholders (e.g., US Franchise VP) on franchise insights priorities
• Provide consultative guidance to more junior insights team members, including project scope and methodology
• Contribute to overall insights function development and innovation

Essential skills/experience:

• Bachelor's degree, with a preference for a quantitative field (e.g., Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Math, Economics, Computer Science, Operations Research)
• 5+ years of experience at a pharmaceutical / biotechnology manufacturer or working in the biopharmaceutical industry (e.g., management consulting, market research, data/analytics, investment banking)
• 6+years of primary market research and analytical experience applying varied primary research techniques and secondary information analysis
• Proven ability to influence laterally and vertically

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Desirable skills/experience:

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field or Advanced Marketing Degree (e.g., MBA)
• Launch Experience and the ability to develop end-to-end Launch Insights Plans to ensure successful Launch Readiness of a new Brand or indication
• Experience working in Oncology
• Experience leading cross-functional teams

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $181,503 to $272,255. 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.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca's Oncology Business Unit, we are fundamentally changing the way cancer is treated through innovation. We turn our pipeline into reality for more patients, bringing novel and transformative medicine to market. Our pipeline is one of the deepest and broadest in the industry, with innovative science and life-changing medicines to work on today and in the future. We believe in co-creation, harnessing our diverse strengths, and sharing best practices to build the future of our business and industry, together. Ready to make your mark on the healthcare ecosystem? Apply now and join us in building the next wave of Oncology!

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.