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Senior Manager, Insights

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AstraZeneca
US - Gaithersburg - MDFull timePosted 8 days ago (Aug 5, 2026)

About the role

The   Insights   Senior Manager & Pan-Franchise Projects Coordinator , US Oncology   Lung Franchise   g enerates   actionable insights that help shape brand strategy and tactics based on a combination of primary research and secondary data across customer segments – HCP and Consumer. The Insights Senior Manager & Pan-Franchise Projects Coordinator uses sound market research. They apply strong analytical and critical thinking skills to guide brand teams in making key decisions. They inform brand performance and forecasts, develop promotional tactics, and build overall brand strategy.   They   coordinate   pan-franchise projects on behalf of the Lung Team, including enterprise AI   systems   and   portfolio-wide   standardization initiatives.   Keys to success in this position are superlative communication, consultative and influencing skills , and   a   strong knowledge   of   primary market research   techniques   and secondary data analysis.   This is an individual contributor role , responsible   for   leading   internal   project s   and   external   vendors.     This role reports to the   Integrated   Insights   Senior Director for the   Lung Franchise   and sits within   US   Integrated Insights   -   Oncology Business Excellence   organization , an   inclusive   team that partners with the US Oncology commercial organization to drive strategic decisions by providing   objective, data-driven   insight generation and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Identify key business needs with collaborators and build research/analysis plans to deliver actionable insights to develop strategy, collaborating closely with forecasting and analytics colleagues   • Continuously assess priorities on market research   /   insight plans   and execute market research projects   with minimal supervision   by leading external agency work ;   develop and   maintain   market research   project   budget   • Second only to I ntegrated Insights   Sr. Director of a franchise in ability to translate insights results to inform forecasting assumptions and recommended strategic & tactical actions to   brand   leadership    • Apply AI tools to primary market research   execution   &   analysis ;   drive   assessment and   adoption   of novel AI techniques   • Build presentations that clearly and succinctly highlight the actionable insights combined with business   implications   &   options   • Compile, analyze, and visualize findings from secondary marketing and/or sales data (including identification and   appropriate use   of data sources) , in partnership with Analytics colleagues   • Coordinate insights metrics and benchmark tracking for the brand (e.g., ATU, Chart Audit), conveying the perspectives of HCPs and consumers for the brand   • Lead   US commercial competitive intelligence for   relevant   launched / launching treatments , providing insight   to   changing   market dynamics   and   strategic implications   • Create   the   integrated insights   picture   for the   brand ,   weaving together   primary market research, secondary analysis, and analytics   from   US   Business Excellence   colleagues   • Manage data access for enterprise projects, coordinating integration of AI systems and dashboarding/reporting updates on behalf of the Lung Franchise   • Partner or equivalent experience with the Senior Director and other cross-functional leadership to continuously improve processes and system builds for optimal and efficient output enabling strategic decision-making

Leadership Capabilities

• Passion for Customers: Understands one's customers and uses that insight to provide value; Highly consultative with ability to build credibility and relationships with key collaborators.   •

Thinks Strategically

Strategic and critical thinking skills to quickly   identify   and   act on opportunities, combining forethought with action.   •

Acts Decisively

:   Makes and acts on decisions quickly and effectively; Comfort with ambiguity and the courage to take smart risks to solve problems .     •

Works Collaboratively

Actively creates and promotes cross-boundary collaboration to achieve better business results.   •

Ability to influence

Strong communication   and influencing skills with   demonstrated   ability to develop and effectively present   succinct , compelling reviews of business performance infused with insight and business implications/actions to be considered.   •

Drives Performance

:   Holds self and others accountable for the achievement of performance expectations. Builds an environment that enables others to perform at their best .

Essential Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, with a preference for a quantitative field (e.g., Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Math, Economics, Computer Science, Operations Research)   • 4 +   years of   experience   at   a   pharmaceutical   /   biotechnology manufacturer or   working   in the biopharmaceutical industry (e.g., management consulting, market research,   data/analytics,   investment banking)    • 2 +years of primary market research and analytical experience applying   varied   primary research techniques and secondary   information   analysis   • Proven ability to influence laterally and vertically   • Strong understanding   of primary market research tools and techniques   • Experience with novel AI methodologies

Desired Experience/Qualifications

• Advanced   d egree   in a quantitative field   or Advanced Marketing Degree (e.g., MBA)    • E xperience synthesizing primary market research with analytics /secondary data to   create a more robust understanding ( e.g.   commercial   performance tracking )   • Insights launch experience   with a new brand or   indication   • Experience working in Oncology    • Experience   lead ing   cross-functional teams   The annual base pay for this position ranges from $ 122,121 to $ 183,182. 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.   Why AstraZeneca:    AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company. We are leading a revolution in oncology to redefine cancer care. Our bold ambition is to eliminate cancer as a cause of death.  This is an opportunity to join a team dedicated to transforming the future of oncology by putting patients first and following the science to bring next generation medicines to life.

Date Posted

05-Aug-2026

Closing Date

18-Aug-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.

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