Analytics Associate Director – Oncology

AstraZeneca

. Lead commercial analytics within the U.S.

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeGaithersburg • Maryland • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading commercial analytics within the oncology portfolio, utilizing advanced analytical methods and large healthcare datasets to drive strategic business decisions and stakeholder insights.

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Commercial Analytics ExperienceAdvanced Analytics LeadershipHealthcare Data AnalysisPredictive ModelingSQL Proficiency

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Hard Skills

AnalyticsStatisticsData InterpretationProject ManagementPredictive ModelingMachine LearningData VisualizationHealthcare Dataset AnalysisAnalytical MethodsBusiness Intelligence

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationCoachingRelationship BuildingDecision-MakingPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

SQLRPythonData Management ToolsMarket Research Tools

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyBiopharmaceuticalOncologyHealthcare Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead commercial analytics within the U.S. Oncology portfolio
Help teams maximize inline brands and prepare for new launches
Partner with Marketing and cross-functional colleagues to frame critical business questions
Deliver innovative, evidence-based answers in collaboration with Market Research, Data Science, Forecasting, Finance, Market Access, and Data Management
Define strategic business questions, align priorities, and translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations
Lead advanced analytics using complex internal and external healthcare data
Evaluate brand performance drivers, disease states, patient journeys, and customer behavior
Ensure appropriate analytical methods, data interpretation, quality, governance, and compliance
Scope, prioritize, and manage multiple analytics projects
Balance business value, timelines, resources, risks, and delivery by internal teams and external agencies
Build stakeholder relationships and communicate insights to senior leaders
Coach junior analytics colleagues
Improve strategic and operational decisions through objective insights, analytics, and performance reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a quantitative field
At least 5 years of experience in analytics, statistics, or a related field
At least 3 years in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or biopharmaceutical consulting sector
At least 5 years of experience analyzing large, complex healthcare datasets, including claims and electronic health record data
Ability to translate ambiguous business questions into analytical plans and decision-ready recommendations
Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts clearly to stakeholders
At least 2 years of experience providing day-to-day direction to internal or external analytics team members
Preferred: advanced degree in a quantitative, scientific, or business discipline
Preferred: commercial analytics experience within oncology
Preferred: predictive modeling, machine learning, or other advanced analytical methods
Preferred: proficiency in SQL, R, Python, or comparable analytical tools
Preferred: experience overseeing business intelligence and data visualization solutions
Proven project leadership skills, including prioritization, resource coordination, and risk management

Benefits

Comp & perks

In-person working with local flexibility
Inclusive environment with equal employment opportunities
Disability and special-needs accommodation support