Power BI Analyst

Job Summary:

We seek a dynamic and experienced PowerBI Analyst with strong business acumen to join our newly formed Field Reporting Service Team. This team supports the US BBU (Biopharmaceuticals Business Unit) Strategic Field Operations (SFO) department and AZ's US BBU Field Force for their Reporting & Analytics needs.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in PowerBI development and implementation, with at least 2 years of relevant experience. As a PowerBI Analyst, you will be responsible for the design, development, and deployment of PowerBI solutions to meet the needs of our business partners.

Essential qualifications include a robust understanding of the pharmaceutical sales industry, coupled with exceptional operational and technical skills in data/analytics & Business Intelligence. Responsibilities include interpreting evolving SFO needs, gathering requirements, translating them into technical terms, and collaborating with the Field Reporting Service Team to develop and oversee technology solutions addressing business challenges.

The candidate must excel in interpreting field data, deriving business insights, and offering strategic recommendations. These insights will drive decision making, streamline sales operations, and elevate overall business performance for various AZ brands.

This presents an exciting opportunity for a skilled individual to contribute to our organization's success and create a substantial impact at AZ.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain interactive PowerBI dashboards and reports to visualize complex data sets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Design and implement data models, ETL processes, and data pipelines using SQL.
• Ensure data accuracy, quality, and consistency in reports and dashboards.
• Perform testing and validation of PowerBI reports and dashboards to ensure functionality and performance
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members in PowerBI development best practices.
• Work closely with senior team members to optimize and enhance existing BI solutions.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in PowerBI and business intelligence

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in data analytics, business, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in PowerBI development and data analysis using SQL.
• Strong proficiency in PowerBI Desktop, DAX, Power Query, and PowerBI Service.
• Experience with data visualization best practices and dashboard design principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills (Good to Have):

• Prior experience or understanding of Pharma marketing analytics.
• Certifications in PowerBI or related technologies.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a substantial number of business stakeholders and crossfunctional business partners
• Effective communication and influencing skills with demonstrated ability to develop and effectively present succinct, compelling reviews of independently developed analyses infused with insight and business implications/actions to be considered
• Strategic and critical thinking with the ability to engage, build and maintain credibility with Commercial Leadership Team
• Knowledge of AZ brand and science is highly desirable

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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.