Associate Director, Strategy Planning

AtAstraZeneca, we’re driven by a bold ambition: to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. In ourOncology Business Unit, you’ll join a passionate team that challenges the status quo, pushes the boundaries of science, and delivers new solutions for patients in need.

About the Role

We’re looking for a strategic, analytical leader to join ourGlobal Analytics & Insightsteam supporting Oncology. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love making connections across functions, and want to shape the future of oncology, this is your opportunity.

You will drive high-impact analytics and insights, support our annual business planning process, and enhance commercial reporting platforms (such asOYSTER). Working closely with stakeholders across R&D, Finance, Commercial, and IT, you’ll guide decision-making on our oncology portfolio and help us execute strategies that make a real difference for patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead analytics to support annual business cycle planning, including strategy and long-term planning
• Consolidate long-term forecasts and analyses to guide investment in our Oncology portfolio
• Partner with Global Portfolio, Finance, R&D, and Commercial teams to ensure strategic alignment
• Shape valuation assumptions and help develop SET and Board-level presentation materials
• Drive cross-portfolio and market-level analyses to support critical decision making
• Oversee, enhance, and maintain commercial data systems (OYSTER, Reference Patient Funnels, etc.)
• Champion new tools and platforms to drive efficiency and transparency, including AI and cloud-based solutions
• Manage and support forecasting, business review meetings, and key enterprise assumption inputs
  
  

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, or business
• Minimum 5 years’ analytical experience in pharma/consulting; oncology expertise strongly preferred
• Advanced analytical and financial skills; expertise in Excel, modelling, and presentations
• Experience with market research and forecasting; familiarity with large pharma data sets
• Strong communicator who can develop clear narratives from complex data
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-changing environment
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master’s, MBA, PhD) preferred
• Track record of leading complex projects
• Knowledge of both commercial and R&D finance
• Experience supporting senior executive meetings and decisions

Why AstraZeneca?

Here, you’ll be empowered to speak up, take smart risks, and make your mark. Our inclusive culture champions diversity, collaboration, and growth—so you can build a meaningful career while helping us change the game for Oncology.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $181,500- $272,200. 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.

Ready to lead the change? Apply now and make an impact at AstraZeneca.
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Date Posted

29-Sept-2025

Closing Date

12-Oct-2025

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