Global Analytics & Insights, Associate Director - Oncology (Lung)

Job Title Global Analytics & Insights Associate Director, Oncology (Lung)

Location: Gaithersburg, MD US

Introduction to role

Global Analytics & Insights (GA&I) mission is to improve the quality of the decisions taken on our oncology assets through the creation and delivery of excellent market, customer, and competitor analytics.  This role is based in our Oncology team and will lead the generation of insight and analytics within our lung cancer portfolio. 

The key to excelling in this role is your ability to turn analysis into a clear story and recommendations for senior leaders. To develop these, you will be a critical thinker capable of delivering well researched, verified, and relevant analyses in a clear and impactful way. This requires the ability to lead without authority alongside strong analytical and communication skills. You will be comfortable formulating cohesive, strategic arguments which may be used to respectfully challenge a group of experts.    In addition, being resourceful, motivated, decisive and proactive will help equip you in this role. You must be able to prioritise in a fast-growing organization and be confident working with incomplete data. 

Accountabilities

ANALYTICS

• Work with data experts to conduct analysis of complex datasets, including electronic medical records, claims data, and quantitative survey raw data
• Share your commercial and strategic acumen with data experts- and ‘ask the right questions’, to generate actionable insights to inform strategic decisions
  
  

INSIGHTS

• Design strategy-shaping qualitative and quantitative market research – to build our deep customer understanding
• Lead insights synthesis process (with support from broader team) – connecting dots and looking for patterns / disconnects between all our analytics and primary market research materials and datasets
  
  

FORECASTING

• Ensure every assumption is deeply interrogated – with primary and secondary data and RWD analytics.
• Direct forecast analysts to build and manage patient flow forecast models, and lead delivery of outputs for forecasting cycles
  
  

PERFORMANCE

• Co-Lead KPI development, in partnership with commercial - identifying best measures to assess delivery of commercial strategy. Ensuring they are measurable (data limitations), and actually drivers of business
• Analyze in-market performance – including source of business - to identify growth opportunities
  
  

GENERAL

• Move between being deep in data, to communicating findings in a succinct way that is tailored to the altitude of the stakeholder
• Possess or develop deep tumour knowledge – becoming an expert in your designated tumours (which may include lung, BTC, HCC, HNSCC, cervical)
  
  

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science, mathematics or data-related field
• 3 years relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, consultancy or investment bank
• AI expertise or enthusiasm
• Qualitative and quantitative market research experience
• Oncology experience
  
  

Desirable

• Advanced degree (e.g, MBA, PhD)
• Knowledge of real-world datasets such as Flatiron & IQVIA
• Commercial brand strategy experience
  
  

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 challengeperceptions. 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.

AstraZeneca offers the chance to work with a rich pipeline of oncology medicines, advanced digital tools and real-world data in an environment that values curiosity, evidence and smart risk-taking. Teams collaborate across functions and geographies to design value-based solutions that improve access and outcomes for patients worldwide, while providing space to grow skills, shape strategy and see the impact of decisions on real lives.

Ready to turn complex oncology data into powerful insights that influence global decisions and patient outcomes? Apply now!

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges $194,571.20 - $291,856.80 USD Annual. 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.

Date Posted

13-May-2026

Closing Date

01-Jun-2026

Our 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.