Associate Director, Data Products

This role is based in Barcelona, with an on-site commitment of three days a week. Fluency in English is required. 

Are you ready to make a significant impact at the crossroads of business and technology? As an Associate Director, Data Products for the Operational Data domain, you will be instrumental in shaping the clinical data landscape within a dynamic, cross-functional organization. Reporting directly to the Data Product Owner, you will bridge technical and business requirements, enabling reliable insights for forecasting, planning, and strategic decision-making. This is your chance to influence high-impact deliverables for R&D and Supply Chain leadership while collaborating with teams in Big Data, advanced analytics, and healthcare technology. Your efforts will ensure that End-to-End Clinical Planning is supported by high-quality, consistent, and well-integrated data products, driving operational excellence across the drug development lifecycle.

Accountabilities

- Analyse and translate business requirements from Clinical Planning, R&D, and Supply Chain into actionable data needs.
- Evaluate compatibility of new requests with the existing reporting and analytics landscape.
- Ensure alignment and consistency in definitions, KPIs, and reporting methodologies across business functions.
- Map, document, and validate complex data flows from multiple internal source systems.
- Evaluate and improve data quality, identifying embedded business rules.
- Partner with Data Governance to establish and maintain data dictionaries, business glossaries, and metadata repositories.
- Collaborate with the Programme Transformation Team, Power BI developers, and ML/AI engineers.
- Support the development, testing, and deployment of analytical tools, algorithms, and dashboards.
- Drive cross-functional workshops to align business, technical, and governance priorities.
- Ensure compliance with internal governance, regulatory, security, and quality standards.
- Proactively identify data gaps and recommend improvements.
- Facilitate collaboration across business and technical functions to support change management.
- Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making across Clinical Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain.

Essential Skills/Experience

- University degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Statistics, or a related field
- Experience in mapping business requirements to technical solutions and documentation
- Proven experience in business/data analysis roles within pharmaceutical, health sciences, or life sciences environments
- Strong technical acumen, with an understanding of data engineering principles, ETL processes, and data modelling concepts
- Proficiency in gathering and documenting technical requirements, data mapping, user stories, and process flows
- Strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholder groups
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written)

Desirable Skills/Experience

- Familiarity with enterprise data platforms (Starburst, Snowflake)
- Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI or similar
- Jira and Confluence knowledge
- Basic knowledge of SQL, data querying, and data manipulation
- Understanding of operational data management principles and methodologies
- Knowledge of data governance, data quality management, and regulatory requirements for healthcare data

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash 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, we are committed to making a difference by fusing data and technology with scientific innovations to achieve breakthroughs. Our inclusive environment encourages curiosity and courage to explore new possibilities. We unite diverse global knowledge to create swift impacts on disease. With opportunities for continuous learning and growth, this is a place where exploration thrives. Join us as we push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now to become part of our team!

Date Posted

13-ago-2025

Closing Date

02-sept-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.

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.