Lead Business Analyst - Operations Analytics & A.I.

at  AstraZeneca

(MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE)

AstraZeneca is seeking a Lead Business Analyst with a passion for technology and a drive to impact patient lives through information technology. If you have expertise in analytics and AI and are eager to steer IT strategy to transform ideas into life-changing medicines, we invite you to join our ambitious team.

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Essential Qualifications

• Analytical Acumen: Proven business analysis experience and a solid understanding of analytics.
• Business Process Insight: Considerable experience in one or more Operations business processes such as Supply Chain Planning, Production, Material Procurement, or Clinical Supply Management.
• Tool Proficiency: Familiarity with BI tools like SAP Analytics Cloud, Qlik, and PowerBI.
• Communication Skills: Ability to clearly present complex information through analytics for diverse audiences.

Desirable Qualifications

• S/4 HANA Experience: Participation in full S/4 HANA implementation cycles, especially in Analytics.
• Regulatory Understanding: Experience with GxP, SOx, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Data Science Insight: Awareness of data science, AI/ML concepts, and their applications in Operations.
• SAP Module Exposure: Familiarity with SAP modules from a business perspective.
• Life Sciences Background: Experience in the Bio-Tech, Pharmaceutical, or Life Sciences industries.
• Business Process Management: Knowledge of tools like BIC, Nimbus, or Signavio.
• Leadership Experience: Leading teams of analysts and testers.
• Certifications: Professional certifications in SAP, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Data Management, Lean Framework, or Operations.

In this job, you will play a critical role in delivering a transformative roadmap for analytics and AI requirements across AstraZeneca. You will have the opportunity to work closely with business teams and senior leaders within Operations to shape our analytical capabilities and influence our overall IT strategy.