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89,000+ live jobsAssociate Director, Regional Oncology Franchise Analyst, Gastrointestinal Cancers
Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 9 Nov)
AstraZeneca
60 open roles
Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Barcelona
- Contract
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- University degree
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Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
- 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
- Ability to use data and analysis to identify key trends and insights.
- Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally.
- Advanced communication skills in both presenting data and understanding/interpreting business questions.
- Current or previous oncology experience is required.
Nice to have
- PhD in Scientific or mathematical discipline
- Experience in gastrointestinal oncology or one or more relevant gastrointestinal tumour areas.
- Previous experience working across multiple countries.
- Experience coordinating forecasting, planning and business-review processes.
- Experience managing external research agencies and strategic suppliers.
The role
We are seeking an Associate Director, Regional Oncology Franchise Analyst to lead the Analytics & Insights agenda for AstraZeneca's gastrointestinal oncology portfolio across Europe and Canada.
This role will provide the analytical and insight leadership required to support the regional tumour team, country organisations, commercial functions and global stakeholders. The successful candidate will establish a coherent framework for performance measurement and insight generation across the gastrointestinal oncology portfolio, ensuring that markets and senior leaders have access to relevant, reliable and actionable information.
The role will combine strategic thinking, analytical expertise, market understanding and stakeholder leadership. It will require the ability to translate complex data and research findings into clear implications for business decisions, while ensuring alignment between regional and global approaches.
As the Associate Director, Insights & Analytics - EUCAN Oncology, Gastrointestinal Cancers, you will lead the regional generation and application of insights to support strategic decision-making, performance management and business planning across Europe and Canada. You will work closely with global, regional and country teams to ensure that analysis and research translate into clear, actionable recommendations.
What you'll do
Insights, Analytics and Customer Insights
- Lead regional insight generation and Analytics & Insights for gastrointestinal oncology across Europe and Canada, translating analysis and research from multiple sources into actionable recommendations that inform strategy, performance tracking and business decisions for regional and country teams.
- Build a strong understanding of gastrointestinal oncology, including clinical practice, treatment pathways, customer needs and market dynamics, bridging from the clinical development through to commercialization.
- Develop pre- and post-launch research plans that address priority business questions, 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 interpret performance data to provide actionable insights for cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain dashboards that enable consistent performance tracking across EUCAN markets.
- Coordinate Analytics & Insights input to Mid-Term Planning and asset- and indication-level forecasting, supporting transparent, evidence-based assumptions aligned with regional and global positions.
- Prepare and present analysis and recommendations for key business reviews, launch rediness reviews and brand planning.
- Provide objective quantitative analyses and lead business case development to identify key opportunities and address critical business issues for the brand and/or therapeutic area.
- Partner with global, regional and country teams to align planning outputs and translate insights into clear actions.
- Act as the regional Analytics & Insights partner for gastrointestinal oncology, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Europe and Canada at country, regional and global level.
- Lead through influence, aligning stakeholders around common methodologies, priorities, assumptions and recommendations without direct line-management responsibility.
- Coordinate work across global, regional and country teams to support efficient delivery, consistent standards and effective use of internal and external resources.
- Improve analytical and research approaches, reporting efficiency and the use of insights, while maintaining high standards of quality, transparency and compliance.
- Maintain professional development in analytics, forecasting, market research, business case development and gastrointestinal oncology
How you'll work
Location: Barcelona - Spain (3 days working from the office and 2 days working from home).
Date Posted
09-nov-2026
Closing Date
23-nov-2026
Hiring process
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A two-way conversation about your skills and suitability for the role, and a chance for you to find out if AstraZeneca is right for you.
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Offer
- Candidates who reach interview stage or beyond usually get feedback within 14 days of the role's closing date.
- Interview travel expenses are reimbursed for journeys over 100km.
- Alcohol and drug testing is carried out for new hires where required by local country legislation.
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes prescription medicines in therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiovascular, renal and metabolism, and respiratory and immunology. With a workforce of over 80,000 employees worldwide, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, UK, and operates across more than 100 countries, focusing on innovative medicines and advanced technologies like AI and data science to transform patient care.
In Spain, AstraZeneca has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, contributing to clinical development, regulatory affairs, and commercial operations. The company is known for its collaborative and inclusive culture, offering international professionals opportunities to work on global projects, particularly in areas like cell therapy, AI-driven health solutions (Evinova), and patient safety. With a strong commitment to diversity and innovation, AstraZeneca Spain is an attractive destination for talent seeking to make a global impact while living in Spain.
- Industry
- Pharma
- Founded
- 1999
- Employees
- 10,000+
- Headquarters
- Cambridge, UK
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona
Good to know if you are moving
- AstraZeneca offers a global, multicultural work environment with opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the world.
- The company has a strong commitment to employee development and offers various career growth programs.
- Spain offices are located in major cities like Madrid and Barcelona, offering a high quality of life and vibrant culture.
- AstraZeneca is a leader in innovative therapies, providing employees with the chance to work on cutting-edge medical advancements.
- The company supports flexible working arrangements and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
In their own words
About the company & team
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases.
In Oncology, we are working to change the practice of medicine and redefine cancer care. Our ambition is to eliminate cancer as a cause of death through scientific leadership, innovative medicines and a deep understanding of the needs of patients and healthcare professionals.
AstraZeneca offers an inclusive, collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where colleagues are empowered to develop their expertise, challenge conventional thinking and make a meaningful contribution to patients and society.
The EUCAN Oncology organisation brings together Europe and Canada to support the successful development, launch and commercialisation of AstraZeneca's oncology portfolio.
The EUCAN Oncology Analytics & Insights function works closely with global, regional and country teams to generate the evidence, analysis and insights required to support strategic decision-making. The team provides a consistent regional view of market performance, customer engagement, business opportunities and risks across the portfolio.
The function supports key business activities including performance tracking, insight generation, forecasting, Mid-Term Planning and the preparation of quarterly and strategic business reviews.
Additional information
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.
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