Director, Oncology Portfolio Analytics
Gaithersburg, MD
Global Portfolio & Project Management
Hybrid Work- on average 3 days a week from office
At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.
Our Portfolio Analytics and Reporting team, Global Portfolio and Project Management (GPPM) is responsible for developing analyses to uncover opportunities and support R&D portfolio decisions across Therapeutic Areas and the Enterprise.
What you'll do
We are seeking a curious and dynamic individual to join our team. You will be accountable for portfolio analytics with a particular focus on Oncology Therapy Area. This position will support the delivery of analytics, reports, and support for the pipeline strategy. These results will help support achievement of our business objectives and support planning and decision‐making by both project teams and TA Leadership Teams.
Responsibilities will include:
Strategic thinking- Working on various projects that require thorough analysis and finding clear ways to communicate the findings
Using structure and methodology to solve complex problems or questions
Create reports with compelling visualizations that will support decision making for senior stakeholders, including SET and TA leadership teams
Building and maintaining dataset or models for analysis of portfolio, ensuring data quality
Collaboration with Analytics team, GPPM Leadership team and Therapeutic Area Leadership teams to support business decisions as well as cross functionally
Improving processes across the Analytics team. Provide feedback on best practices across the group and work to support improvement of our systems
Ensuring all reporting and analysis adheres to high quality and consistency standards.
Essential for the role
Bachelor’s degree in the Life Sciences or Finance area
Minimum of 5 years of experience in portfolio management, financial analysis, or a similar role within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, Tableau, PowerBI) and experience with data visualization and business intelligence
Strong strategic and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and translate them into actionable business insights
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to create concise and compelling presentation, to influence senior management and other stakeholders
Ability to work independently, generating analyses on your own
Desirable for the role
PhD in Biological Sciences or Chemistry, or MD
Minimum of 2 years in top Strategy Consulting companies for the Pharmaceutical industry
Experience in Oncology
Office Working Requirements
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.
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $151,476.00 - 227,214.00 USD. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Equal Opportunities
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.
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Date Posted
13-Nov-2025Closing Date
26-Nov-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.