Associate Director, Regional Oncology Franchise Analyst, Gastrointestinal Cancers

Location: Barcelona - Spain (3 days working from the office and 2 days working from home).

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases.

In Oncology, we are working to change the practice of medicine and redefine cancer care. Our ambition is to eliminate cancer as a cause of death through scientific leadership, innovative medicines and a deep understanding of the needs of patients and healthcare professionals.

AstraZeneca offers an inclusive, collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where colleagues are empowered to develop their expertise, challenge conventional thinking and make a meaningful contribution to patients and society.

About EUCAN Oncology

The EUCAN Oncology organisation brings together Europe and Canada to support the successful development, launch and commercialisation of AstraZeneca’s oncology portfolio.

The EUCAN Oncology Analytics & Insights function works closely with global, regional and country teams to generate the evidence, analysis and insights required to support strategic decision-making. The team provides a consistent regional view of market performance, customer engagement, business opportunities and risks across the portfolio.

The function supports key business activities including performance tracking, insight generation, forecasting, Mid-Term Planning and the preparation of quarterly and strategic business reviews.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Associate Director, Regional Oncology Franchise Analyst to lead the Analytics & Insights agenda for AstraZeneca’s gastrointestinal oncology portfolio across Europe and Canada.

This role will provide the analytical and insight leadership required to support the regional tumour team, country organisations, commercial functions and global stakeholders. The successful candidate will establish a coherent framework for performance measurement and insight generation across the gastrointestinal oncology portfolio, ensuring that markets and senior leaders have access to relevant, reliable and actionable information.

The role will combine strategic thinking, analytical expertise, market understanding and stakeholder leadership. It will require the ability to translate complex data and research findings into clear implications for business decisions, while ensuring alignment between regional and global approaches.

Candidate Focus and Challenge – Job Description

As the Associate Director, Insights & Analytics – EUCAN Oncology, Gastrointestinal Cancers, you will lead the regional generation and application of insights to support strategic decision-making, performance management and business planning across Europe and Canada. You will work closely with global, regional and country teams to ensure that analysis and research translate into clear, actionable recommendations.

Your key responsibilities will be:

Insights, Analytics and Customer Insights

• Lead regional insight generation and Analytics & Insights for gastrointestinal oncology across Europe and Canada, translating analysis and research from multiple sources into actionable recommendations that inform strategy, performance tracking and business decisions for regional and country teams.
• Build a strong understanding of gastrointestinal oncology, including clinical practice, treatment pathways, customer needs and market dynamics, bridging from the clinical development through to commercialization.
• Develop pre- and post-launch research plans that address priority business questions, and manage external research providers from design and selection through delivery, quality assurance and communication of findings.
• Define the regional performance framework and KPIs, aligned with global standards, and interpret performance data to provide actionable insights for cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain dashboards that enable consistent performance tracking across EUCAN markets.

Business Planning, Forecasting and Reviews

• Coordinate Analytics & Insights input to Mid-Term Planning and asset- and indication-level forecasting, supporting transparent, evidence-based assumptions aligned with regional and global positions.
• Prepare and present analysis and recommendations for key business reviews, launch rediness reviews and brand planning.
• Provide objective quantitative analyses and lead business case development to identify key opportunities and address critical business issues for the brand and/or therapeutic area.
• Partner with global, regional and country teams to align planning outputs and translate insights into clear actions.

Stakeholder and Matrix Leadership

• Act as the regional Analytics & Insights partner for gastrointestinal oncology, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Europe and Canada at country, regional and global level.

• Lead through influence, aligning stakeholders around common methodologies, priorities, assumptions and recommendations without direct line-management responsibility.
• Coordinate work across global, regional and country teams to support efficient delivery, consistent standards and effective use of internal and external resources.

Capability and Continuous Improvement

• Improve analytical and research approaches, reporting efficiency and the use of insights, while maintaining high standards of quality, transparency and compliance.
• Maintain professional development in analytics, forecasting, market research, business case development and gastrointestinal oncology

Candidate Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in a science or mathematics discipline
• 5 years’ experience in a similar analytical or RWE role within pharmaceuticals or consulting
• Primary market research experience
• Ability to use data and analysis to identify key trends and insights.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally.
• Advanced communication skills in both presenting data and understanding/interpreting business questions.
• Current or previous oncology experience is required.

Desirable Requirements:

• PhD in Scientific or mathematical discipline
• Experience in gastrointestinal oncology or one or more relevant gastrointestinal tumour areas.
• Previous experience working across multiple countries.
• Experience coordinating forecasting, planning and business-review processes.
• Experience managing external research agencies and strategic suppliers.

Date Posted

Closing Date

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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.