Portfolio Analyst, Portfolio & Project Management

Portfolio Analysis:

• Perform in-depth pipeline analysis using portfolio data to support therapeutic area strategy development and provide regular portfolio analysis reports, including analysis of project progress, resource allocation, and risk assessment.
• Deliver clear and insightful portfolio visualizations charts and summaries with accurate data to support key business planning cycles such as mid-term plan (MTP)/long-term plan (LTP) for business review.
• Conduct thorough analysis on various projects to extract actionable insights and communicate findings clearly.
• Synthesize portfolio data and compare performance against industry benchmarks on a quarterly basis. Identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement to inform strategic decision-making and enhance portfolio performance.
• Develop impactful presentations and reports as needed to effectively communicate portfolio insights to internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and facilitating informed decision-making.
• Build and maintain portfolio dashboard to track key performance indicators, project milestones, and resource utilization, providing stakeholders with visibility into portfolio health and facilitate data-driven decision-making.

Portfolio Data Management:

• Build and maintain datasets or models for portfolio analysis, ensuring data quality by conducting regular checks and implementing data validation processes.
• Utilize advanced analytical techniques to identify patterns, trends, and correlations within the portfolio data, enabling informed data-driven decision-making and proactive risk management.
• Uphold high standards of quality and consistency in all reporting and analysis outputs.

Collaboration and Alignment:

Collaborate continuously with cross-functional teams, including project managers, portfolio management lead, and global TA portfolio analysts to ensure portfolio analysis aligns with broader business objectives and strategic priorities.

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• scientific discipline
• Experience of portfolio management, analytics in a drug development environment
• Experience in providing business and impact analysis to senior leaders
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Proven ability to work through complex problems and use analytical ability to interpret and communicate them effectively
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Broad drug development/ business experience
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Proven analytical and strategic thinking
• Ability to assimilate complex information and identify key issues and messages

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.