Global Insights Expert
Job Title: Global Insights Expert
Career Level - D3
Introduction to role
Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of pharmaceuticals? We are seeking a Global Insights Expert to craft, deliver, and govern KPIs, directly linked processes, and tools under Global Supply Chain and Strategy ownership (GSC&S). This role is pivotal in supporting GSC&S and site/region collaborators in making informed decisions and fulfilling critical metric targets.
Accountabilities
As a Global Insights Expert, you will be responsible for POC and citizen development projects, user training and change management of new critical metrics and supporting tools. You will own the business definition of critical metrics, directly linked processes and their supporting tools, ensuring alignment with AZ scorecard & strategic objectives. You will ensure that owned critical metrics & tools are refreshed & published in a timely and accurate manner. You will also use owned critical metrics & tools for in-depth analysis of performance, generating actionable insight for Network Planning and/or Ops site/region collaborators.
Essential Skills/Experience
- BSc degree or equivalent in Business, Logistics, Sciences or Engineering
- Extensive experience of supply chain environment, and supply/demand planning
- Excellent data analysis skills
- Stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Experience using Power BI and Snowflake
- Proficient in English, written and verbal
- Strong presentation skills
- Strong background in advanced planning systems, forecasting systems
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Business, Logistics, Sciences or Engineering
- Experience working closely with AZ sites / PETs, AZ Marketing Companies, Ops IT and GSC&S D&A
- Sophisticated supply chain theory knowledge
- Training skills
- Proven knowledge of Lean principles
- Proficiency in OMP
- Project management experience
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, you will be part of leading our Operations function at an exciting time of growth and evolution. We pioneer new approaches and processes across our sites, empowering our teams to foster a Lean mindset and sustainable practices. Every change we make is to deliver better outcomes for our patients. Adaptable and agile, we draw on the diverse expertise of our teams to overcome any obstacles. We champion ideas from anyone on our site, ensuring everyone's voice is heard and respected. Our supportive team environment helps us resolve issues together, making every day a new challenge that drives us forward.
Ready to face exciting new challenges with us? Apply now!
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.
