Play a key role in effectively communicating the value of our work. Utilize analytics and complex modelling to create and articulate an impactful value story.

A crucial role in the business, we look to the future, analyzing trends and spotting opportunities. This shapes the advice we offer, as we translate it into strategic and technical actions across the enterprise.

The Oncology Contract Strategy Analyst is responsible for supporting the contract strategy team in creation and utilization of system platforms for Brands within the AZ product portfolio, maintaining consistency with strategy as it is implemented.  Utilizing strong analytical skills to drive business analytics, reporting, trend analysis, forecasting, modelling, day-to-day activities and special projects to support each team in the contract strategy team and/or RCO’s creation, from implementation to ongoing monitoring.  This role will utilize strong analytical skills, including problem solving, forecasting and financial modelling to help assist in the development of contract strategy creation and monitoring (SCO and RCO) for launch and in-line products. The Oncology Contract Strategy Analyst will work closely with different Managed Market stakeholders, Brand Teams and AZ Data/Systems to ensure all contract strategies and offerings have financial justification based on positive ROI, quantitative and qualitative business judgment in assessing the performance of existing contract strategies and offerings.  Support the Contract Strategy team to deliver timely and comprehensive contract submissions and segment strategies for Oncology during the Brand Team Approval Meetings and Contract Governance Committee (CGC) processes.

Accountabilities

• Assists in the develop and implementation of contract strategies and contracting platforms.

• Coordinate with team of analysts/specialists in operational activities such as rebates, chargebacks, government reporting, NBIs, contract writing and process approvals.

• Monitors environment, data trends and shifts in trends or behaviours, interpret likely impact and suggest appropriate actions.

• Develops deep understanding of all systems, data and day-to-day activities.

• Pulls and builds Ad Hoc or queued reporting capabilities for Contract Strategy and/or Market Access teams to help support the business

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree; preferably in a relevant field (Marketing, Science, Statistics/Mathematics, Economics or Finance)

• 2+ years of pharmaceutical, financial or related healthcare business

• Strong analytical skills including problem solving, forecasting, contract development and financial modelling

• Demonstrated relationship building skills

• Detailed oriented, self-disciplined and demands high-quality results

Desirable Skills/Experience

• MBA

• Multi-industry marketing practice

• Thorough understanding of AZ business model with specific knowledge of brand team operation, brand planning and sales model

• Experience in pharmaceutical sales and/or healthcare industry

• Understanding of Market Access and Healthcare delivery

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together.

So, what’s next!

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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.