Manager BI & Analytics

The Manager of BI & Analytics reports to the IT Director of Insights and Analytics and is a crucial role in our organization. You will be championing the development and implementation of innovative BI & Analytics solutions. Your expertise in Business Intelligence and Analytics will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying production-grade solutions at scale.

Accountabilities:

• Overseeing the development and implementation of BI infrastructure and tools to extract insights from data
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and solve complex business problems using advanced BI & Analytics techniques
• Designing, developing, and implementing production-grade BI & Analytics solutions that meet business requirements
• Ensuring that BI & Analytics solutions meet high-quality standards, including scalability, maintainability, and performance
• Communicating effectively with stakeholders and senior management, providing updates on the progress of BI and Analytics projects and their impact on business objectives
• Developing and maintaining pipelines to automate workflows and integrating them with existing IT systems
• Participating in all phases of BI and analytics projects, from discovery and planning through implementation and delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
• Staying up-to-date with the latest BI and analytics technologies, introducing and training team members on these technologies, and incorporating them into the strategic analytics plan.

Essential Skills/Experience:
• Degree in Computer Science, Business, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in developing and deploying BI and analytics solutions in production environments
• Hands-on experience with BI tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, or QlikSense, and data warehousing solutions like Redshift, BigQuery, or Snowflake
• Advanced knowledge in SQL & Python 
• Understanding of BI best practices, including data extraction, transformation, loading (ETL), data visualization and monitoring
• Experience with cloud computing platforms, such as AWS, Azure or GCP
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively with business stakeholders
• The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

Desirable Skills/Experience:
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related fields
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Business, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
• Experience in data science techniques and tools, including statistical analysis, data visualization, and machine learning

At AstraZeneca's Alexion division, we are at the forefront of biomedical science. We push the boundaries of science to translate complex biology into transformative medicines for rare diseases. Our unique position with global reach allows us to shape the future of rare disease treatment. Join us to grow and innovate within a rapidly expanding portfolio while enjoying an entrepreneurial spirit. You'll be part of a culture that values connections, new ideas, and learning. Empowered by tailored development programs, you'll align your growth with our mission to make a difference for patients.

If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, then we’d love to talk.

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.