AstraZeneca · 7 hours ago
Business analyst - portfolio and capacity management
US - Durham - NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expAstraZeneca is dedicated to putting patients first and addressing unmet needs globally. In this role, you will analyze capacity and demand signals to inform clinical plans and resource allocation, while collaborating with various teams to ensure the portfolio remains effective and responsive to changes.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Capacity and Demand Analysis: Perform analyses within and across therapy areas. (Oncology and BioPharma) to generate insights that refine demand algorithms, balance capacity, and optimize clinical planning
Portfolio Analysis and Tracking: Build a detailed understanding of the BioPharma Clinical Operations portfolio by partnering with Portfolio & Capacity Management TA Leads, analyzing past and present data, and anticipating future changes
Portfolio Modelling: Provide effective modelling capability and high quality ad hoc analysis to Functional Leadership Teams and other stakeholders; represent BioPharma Clinical Operations and provide clinical input to AZ R&D modelling to inform decisions
Portfolio Review Support: Develop options to address resource constraints and support resource implications at the Capacity Management Team, ensuring trade-offs are transparent and actionable
Data Quality Leadership: Take the technical lead to ensure data quality in source systems (PLANIT, CAPIT, etc.) and maintain visibility of data across BioPharma Clinical Operations; work closely with Clinical Planning support (PLANIT Experts) and TA Leads to report and resolve issues promptly
Operational Processes: Develop and maintain processes and technologies that underpin key operational business activities and support new business strategies as they emerge
End-to-End Clinical Planning: Support the Director, Aggregate Planning within the Portfolio & Capacity team in line with ongoing Clinical Study Planning initiatives, connecting near-term needs to long-term portfolio health
Business Initiatives and Benchmarking: Engage in improvement projects such as reorganisation or redesign, and contribute to benchmarking activities that inform best practice and future capability
Qualification
Required
Minimum of university degree in the field of business or science
Minimum of 5 years of related experience with strong analytical background
Great technical skills and experience (excel, SQL, ETL, Python, power BI, SMART Sheet, Airtable etc)
Exposure to or experience of Portfolio analysis and management, either professionally or academically
Experience working in the pharma industry
Thorough knowledge of the pharmaceutical drug development process
Experience in modelling and databases, and data architecture
Preferred
Experience of effective working in a multi-cultural team
Proven stakeholder management
Flexibility to react to different customer needs for data/information
Experience of communicating complex information at a senior level (verbally and written)
Company
AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.26B2024-07-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.51B
2023-02-28Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
2023-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Pascal Soriot
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Aradhana Sarin
Group CFO and Executive Director
Recent News
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2026-01-24
2026-01-23
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