Head, Global/US Insights, Analytics and Forecasting

AstraZeneca•Wilmington, DE

About The Position

AstraZeneca is a global, science‑led biopharmaceutical company committed to pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life‑changing medicines. We are seeking a seasoned, transformational leader to serve as the Global & US Head of Insights, Analytics & Forecasting. In this role, you will shape how AstraZeneca makes high‑stakes investment decisions across an evolving portfolio. With a rare dual remit spanning Global and US, you will integrate inputs from US operations, global functions, and regional/marketing company teams into a unified, authoritative single source of truth. As a trusted partner to senior executives, you will anticipate needs, orchestrate integrated insights, analytics, and forecasting, and turn complexity into clarity that guides therapy‑area strategies and enterprise‑wide decisions. Leading from the front, you will build future‑ready capabilities, inspire high‑performing teams, and drive the commercial transformation that will define AZ’s competitive edge over the next decade.

Requirements

BSc/BA degree in business or related discipline
8+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries including 5+ years in commercial, market access or insights, analytics or forecasting with global and US
Extensive People management experience
Experience building and optimizing teams and commercial capabilities

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred (e.g., MBA, MPH, PharmD, PhD)
Proven success leading large, geographically dispersed teams (40+ direct and indirect reports) through transformation and growth
Experience in therapy areas aligned with AstraZeneca’s Biopharmaceutical division

Responsibilities

Lead Global and US insights, analytics, and forecasting to inform long‑, mid‑, and near‑term plans, early investment choices, lifecycle strategy, and quarterly reviews.
Translate complex analytics into clear strategic options and trade‑offs for senior stakeholders.
Oversee industry‑leading insight programs that combine primary research, secondary data, and competitive intelligence to surface unmet needs and patient‑journey drivers.
Ensure all research meets compliance and ethical standards and generates actionable findings for portfolio and brand decisions.
Own transparent, patient‑based revenue models that guide portfolio and investment decisions and align with clinical and commercial strategies.
Drive innovation (predictive modeling and automated insight extraction) and embed these capabilities into decision making.
Integrate Global strategy, US priorities, and Regional market dynamics into a cohesive view; create feedback loops so each informs the other and resolve tensions when they arise.
Run an agile operating model with clear prioritization and resource allocation; manage budgets and vendor partners, deciding when to build in‑house vs. outsource.
Inspire, develop, and retain a geographically dispersed team; foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

We are dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.
Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit.
To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges.
There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society.
An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities.
Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all.
Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life‑changing medicines to patients.
Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking.
We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge.
We find creative ways to approach new challenges.
We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions.
As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people.
Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab.
Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential.
Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others.
And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day.
This is your life at AstraZeneca.