Junior Associate - Data Analyst

Job Title: Junior Associate - Data Analyst

Career Level: C1

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to dive into the world of data and make a real impact? We are looking for a diligent and analytical individual to join our team as a Junior Associate - Data Analyst. In this role, you'll analyze and interpret field data to provide valuable business insights and recommendations that will support strategic decision-making, optimize sales operations, and enhance business performance across AstraZeneca's brands. You'll work with advanced analytical tools like SQL and PySpark in a cloud-based environment, processing large datasets to drive success. This is your chance to contribute significantly to our organization and make a difference!

Accountabilities:

• Bachelor's degree in data analytics, business, or related field

• Demonstrated ability in data analysis using SQL and PySpark

• Strong proficiency in Advanced SQL

• Good to have knowledge in PowerBI Desktop, DAX, Power Query, and PowerBI Service

• Perform data cleansing, validation, and enrichment to ensure high data quality for downstream analytics and reporting

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Good social skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

• Gather, extract, analyze, and interpret field data from different sources to develop business insights

• Create various types of reports and visualizations to identify trends, patterns, and key performance indicators related to business activities: sales, marketing, operations, and other processes

• Design and develop standardized and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and visualizations for business collaborators

• Provide recommendations based on data analysis to optimize sales and marketing strategies and effectiveness of field teams

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement data-driven solutions

• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to track key metrics related to field operations

• Ensure data accuracy and completeness by performing regular data audits and reconciliations

• Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of business processes

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in data analytics, business, or related field

• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in data analysis. Experience with Pharma marketing data is a plus

• Proven hands-on experience in SQL, and PySpark is a must-have

• Proficiency to handle high-volume, complex data

• Experience in report building using VBA automation is a good-to-have

• Experience with IQVIA Xponent & DDD data is a plus

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify patterns and trends in data

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

• Knowledge of industry regulations and guidelines related to field reporting is a plus

• Ability to derive, summarize, and communicate insights from analyses

• Organization and time management skills

• Candidate should have a desirable level of proficiency in syndicated and custom, primary and secondary data, with inferential analysis and ability to identify insights from data

• In addition to strong analytical skills, should have excellent communication skills with a demonstrated track record of effective business partnership as demonstrated by material business impact and influencing

• The candidate will also be required to continuously evaluate new quantitative analysis methods and technologies

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work collaboratively with a significant number of business collaborators and cross-functional business partners

• Strong communication and influencing skills with proven ability to develop and effectively present succinct, compelling reviews of independently developed analyses infused with insight and business implications/actions to be considered

• Strategic and critical thinking with the ability to engage, build, and maintain credibility with Commercial Leadership Team

• Knowledge of AZ brand and science is highly desirable

• Should have excellent analytical, problem-solving ability. Should be able to grasp new concepts quickly

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we fuel bold 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.

At AstraZeneca, our work directly impacts patients by redefining our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak by combining innovative science with leading digital technology platforms. Our dynamic environment offers countless opportunities for learning and growth. With diverse perspectives fueling innovation, we challenge the status quo every day. Join us at this crucial stage of our journey as we become a digital and data-led enterprise.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now!

Date Posted

13-Oct-2025

Closing Date

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 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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.