JOB TITLE : SENIOR CONSULTANT

CAREER LEVEL: D1

Leverage technology to impact patients and ultimately save lives

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, information technology? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the IT strategy in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that

focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.

ABOUT OUR IT TEAM

It’s a dynamic and results-oriented environment to work in – but that’s why we like it. There are countless opportunities to learn and grow, whether that’s exploring new technologies in hackathons, or redefining the roles and work of colleagues, forever. Shape your own path, with support all the way. Diverse minds that work cross- functionally and broadly together.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Focuses primarily on the design and maintenance of conceptual and logical data models (3NF) and their application within IT project and business data governance processes.
• Defines data modelling standards and applies within all work products.
• Owns and develops artefacts that exploit data models to understand data and data integrations. This may include modelling data flows, developing CRUD matrices to understand master data and the use of process models to illustrate master data flows.
• Work with multiple IT roles, including Data Analysts, Solution Architects and Information Architects, to embed the use of data models and within both project and strategic activities.
• Work with business data governance teams to embed the use of data models, and associated definitions, within governance processes.
• Work closely with multiple roles to build expert level knowledge of business data and apply in the creation of data models and supporting artefacts describing AZ R&D data and data flows.
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Experience of developing and applying conceptual and logical data models (3NF).
• Experience of using at least one data modelling tool – ideally ER/Studio or Erwin.
• Knowledge of both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application and data design.
• Strong Exposure to IT Project Lifecycle.
• Life Science Domain experience.
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical information into business language.

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good, because we’d love to hear from you! Click the link to apply and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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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.