PPM Platform Analyst at AstraZeneca

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analytics, Systems Integration, Portfolio Management, Excel, PowerPoint, Data Visualization, Power BI, Project Management, JIRA, Confluence, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Independent Work, Collaborative Work, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

About AstraZeneca and the Function At AstraZeneca, our bold ambition is to transform patient outcomes through scientific innovation. The Global Portfolio and Project Management (GPPM) function is at the heart of this mission, providing strategic leadership, operational excellence, and portfolio oversight across R&D. Within GPPM, the PPM Platform team plays a critical role to connect the dots across our systems, data and process to unlock new insights and enhance ways of working across the PPM domain. Our work shapes strategic direction, drives ongoing improvement, and supports the development of life-changing medicines. What You’ll Do As an Intern within the GPPM Platform team, you will gain hands-on experience with data and systems that span the entire AstraZeneca R&D landscape, including project management, governance operations, portfolio, and capacity management systems. You will work as part of a high-performing team, helping to maximize portfolio delivery by ensuring high data quality across the Platform, managing issue remediation and providing insightful reporting to the Leadership Team on progress, among other responsibilities. This internship provides an opportunity to deliver impactful data-driven insights and drive operational efficiencies across AstraZeneca’s Global Portfolio & Project Management (GPPM) function. The role is ideal for students or recent graduates with a strong interest in data analytics, systems integration, and portfolio management. Key Responsibilities Collect, validate, and report data across key PPM platform technologies (e.g. Planisware, Planview, custom Sharepoint Online, Power Platform, etc). Support continuous improvement processes by categorizing and tracking requests using JIRA and internal workflows. Develop and maintain dashboards to improve data quality efforts. Participate in weekly team meetings and cross-functional workshops to understand strategic priorities and foster collaboration. Providing direct end user support Document and refine business processes related to governance, project management, portfolio, and capacity management analytics. Essential Qualifications Currently pursuing a degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field. Familiarity with Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI). Exposure to project management tools and platforms (e.g., JIRA, Confluence). Strong analytical and communication skills with excellent attention to detail. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Learning Opportunities Gain hands-on experience with enterprise data and tools used in pharmaceutical portfolio management. Learn about strategic decision-making processes and how data informs R&D and governance. Collaborate with experienced professionals in a global organization committed to innovation and excellence. Great People want to Work with us! Find out why: GTAA Top Employer Award for 10 years Top 100 Employers Award Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture Learn more about working with us in Canada View our YouTube channel Make an impact and kickstart your career! AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com. Date Posted 24-Oct-2025 Closing Date 30-Oct-2025 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.

Responsibilities

As an intern, you will collect, validate, and report data across key PPM platform technologies while supporting continuous improvement processes. You will also develop and maintain dashboards to improve data quality efforts and provide end user support.