Senior Analyst - Solution Owner
Job Title - Senior Analyst- Solution Owner
Career Level - D1
ABOUT ASTRAZENECA
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.
Who we are:
The Global Business Service (GBS) team sits within Finance at AstraZeneca and is a dynamic and results-oriented environment and provides a range of enterprise-wide services. We dare to change the way we work by freeing up the business to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. We aim to do this by freeing up time, freeing up money, protecting AZ’s value and providing new capabilities.
What we do:
A trusted partner to the business, we’re on a mission to make AstraZeneca more agile, efficient and effective. Through our hybrid model of in-house delivery centers and service towers across the globe, we’re reimagining how we work. Here we drive new ways of working and operating models, process simplification and innovative solutions, whilst ensuring that automation and data is at the heart of everything.
How we do it:
Be part of a team building a community. We interact with diverse cultures and perspectives and are united by our sense of belonging. This is the place to learn and grow together.
Why we love it:
As a growing multi-national company, there’s so much potential to develop. Embrace opportunities at a global business that’s facing new and varied challenges. This is the place to build an exemplary, international CV.
A fun place to be, we’re creating community hubs that build partnerships, not just working relationships.
We’re on an exciting journey to take our team to the next stage. This is the place to leave a legacy behind.
We are a diverse, inclusive and innovative group who identify, build and deliver excellent shared services (which everyone can leverage) to enable AstraZeneca to grow and change at speed. We are passionate about simple process – making it easier to get vital repeatable services done – for our patients, for our customers, for our teams.
We focus on providing exceptional value that contributes to our company’s success and future by freeing up the business (our customers) to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines for patients. With the accomplishments, commitment and passion that you bring, I’m excited about what we will achieve together towards realizing AstraZeneca’s bold ambition.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As aData Reporting and Analytics Developer, you will play a critical role in transforming raw data into actionable insights, driving informed decision-making and strategic initiatives across Alexion. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data reporting solutions and analytics platforms that enable data-driven decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis, proficiency in data visualization tools and techniques, experience with database management systems, and excellent communication skills.
Job Description
Role and Responsibilities
Support the Alexion team with their field force reporting by designing, developing, validating, and maintaining the Qlik Sense dashboards + supporting model tiers that cater to several business units and indications.
Understand the business objectives, data sources, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to design effective solutions.
Design and implement data models in QlikSense, including data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
Write and optimize Qlik scripting language using SQL to transform raw data into actionable insights by creating QVDs; transforming the source data into dimensions/factors to be utilized across dashboards.
Integrate data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and optimal performance.
Develop interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations using Qlik Sense.
Identify and address performance bottlenecks in Qlik applications; optimize data models, load scripts, and front-end visualizations to ensure fast and responsive user experiences.
Conduct thorough testing of Qlik applications to validate data accuracy, functionality, and usability.
Collaborate with QA testers and business users to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Design intuitive user interfaces that facilitate data exploration, analysis, and insight generation.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, data engineers, and IT administrators, to align Qlik development efforts with broader organizational goals.
Communicate project status, challenges, and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
Instills a culture of continuous improvement, testing, and deployment of new capabilities for the business.
Essential Skills and experience
Technical Skills
Advanced understanding/experience with SQL, Snowflake, and Veeva CRM.
Ability to create new rules and adjust existing rules.
Expertise in Qlik scripting language + data modelling concepts, including related skills in:
Data warehouse
Data architecture
Data visualization (inclusive of Vizlib extensions)
Section access (security)
N-printing for sending reports.
Recent project experience with Qlik + experience with other BI tools
Desirable Skills and experience
Background in computer science, information systems, or related field.
5-6 years of experience in developing reporting and visualization applications.
Experience in web-development (JavaScript and CSS)
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
WHY JOIN US?
We’re a network of high-reaching self-starters who contribute to something far bigger. We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering premier technology and data solutions.
We’re not afraid to take ownership and run with it. Empowered with unrivalled freedom. Put simply, it’s because we make a significant impact. Everything we do matters.
SO, WHAT’S NEXT?
Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good, because we’d love to hear from you! Click the link to apply and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.
WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?
Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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.
