Associate Director, Regional Oncology Franchise Analyst, Gastrointestinal Cancers

About the role

AstraZeneca's EUCAN Oncology Analytics & Insights function is looking for an Associate Director, Regional Oncology Franchise Analyst for gastrointestinal cancers, based in Barcelona. The role leads the regional generation and application of insights for the gastrointestinal oncology portfolio across Europe and Canada, supporting the regional tumour team, country organisations, commercial functions and global stakeholders. The position is split between 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

Key responsibilities

• Lead regional insight generation and analytics for gastrointestinal oncology, turning analysis and research from multiple sources into actionable recommendations for strategy, performance tracking and business decisions.
• Build a strong understanding of gastrointestinal oncology, from clinical development through to commercialisation.
• Develop pre- and post-launch research plans 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 build dashboards for consistent performance tracking across EUCAN markets.
• Support Mid-Term Planning and asset- and indication-level forecasting, and prepare analysis and recommendations for business reviews, launch readiness reviews and brand planning.
• Provide quantitative analyses, lead business case development and coordinate planning outputs with global, regional and country teams.
• Act as the regional insights partner, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and leading through influence without direct line management.
• Improve analytical approaches, reporting efficiency and the use of insights while maintaining quality, transparency and compliance.

Required profile

• 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.
• Current or previous oncology experience is required.
• Desirable: PhD in a scientific or mathematical discipline, experience in gastrointestinal oncology or related tumour areas, experience across multiple countries, and experience coordinating forecasting, planning and business reviews.

Required skills

• Ability to use data and analysis to identify key trends and insights.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally.
• Advanced communication skills in presenting data and interpreting business questions.